COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 8, 2026) — Central Ohio's housing market showed resilience in April, with home values climbing and inventory expanding even as overall sales volume moderated. April data from the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS shows 2,202 closed sales, a 13.6% decrease compared to April 2025, though the year-to-date total of 7,617 closings remains within reach of last year's pace, down 4.2% through the first four months of the year.
Inventory continued to build, with 5,027 homes available for sale, a 13.4% increase over April 2025, and new listings rose 7.8% to 3,992, bringing the year-to-date total to 11,803. The months’ supply of inventory edged up to 2.0, compared to 1.8 a year ago, offering buyers more options as the market moves further into 2026.
Home values remained strong. The median sales price in April reached $346,500, an 8.3% increase year over year, while the average sales price climbed to $396,480, up 5.9%. Homes spent an average of 39 days on market, up from 32 days in April 2025.
“April's numbers tell an interesting story. We have more homes on the market and buyers are taking a little more time to decide. That's not a bad thing; it means consumers are being thorough and intentional,” said Columbus REALTORS® President Gloria Alonso Cannon.
“I understand why people see slower sales and immediately wonder if prices are about to drop,” said Alonso Cannon. “The reality is that central Ohio is simply normalizing after years of unprecedented demand. As we head into summer, we expect price growth to moderate, but not reverse. This is still a very strong housing market.”
Franklin County recorded 1,077 closings in April, a 15.4% decrease from the prior year, at a median sales price of $331,688, a 10.6% increase. Delaware County held steady with 254 closings, no change year over year, and a median sales price of $539,000, up 10.5%. I am running a few minutes late; my previous meeting is running over.
In the local spotlight, Olentangy Local School District had a strong April with 132 sales, a 15.8% increase, and a median sales price of $581,703. Grove City Corporation saw a notable 36.5% jump in closed sales with 71 transactions, while Westerville City School District saw solid activity with 90 sales and a 16.1% rise in median price to $449,900. Lancaster City School District reported 58 closings, an 18.4% increase, with a median sales price of $285,000, up 9.2%.
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Columbus REALTORS® represent nearly 10,000 real estate professionals across Central Ohio and serve as the voice for real estate and property ownership in the region.
The Columbus & Central Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, and Union Counties, and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Knox, Logan, Muskingum, and Ross counties. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbus REALTORS®.
