Perry and Ross Counties
“COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 23, 2025) – Home sales rose in September as inventory continued to grow across central Ohio, according to the latest housing statistics from Columbus REALTORS® and the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS. Closed sales increased 7.9% from a year ago, with 2,705 closings compared to 2,508 in September 2024.
The median sales price in September was $325,000, up just 0.3% from September 2024. However, that number did drop almost 4% over last month, when the median sale price was $338,000.
That’s a clear sign that fall might be the best time to buy in central Ohio. In September, buyers were getting, on average, a 3.5% discount at closing, with homes selling for 96.5% of their original list price. The median days on market was 30, up from 25 days a year earlier.
“I think this is a signal that sellers are pricing accurately based on the advice of their real estate professional, and with inventory rising, buyers have a little more room to negotiate,” said Columbus REALTORS® President Buffie Patterson. Fall often brings motivated sellers and slightly less competition, which can make it one of the best times of year to make a move.”
In September, 3,240 new homes and condominiums were added to the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS, increasing the total inventory to 5,815. Last year, inventory was at 4,804, representing a 21% increase.
With only three months left in 2025, closed sales are up 2.1% year over year as 22,294 homes have closed in 2025 through the end of September. That equates to a total sales volume of $8.4 billion.
County by county, Franklin led the way in closings with 1,272, up 2.3% year over year. Delaware County followed with 251 closings, down 1.6% from last year. Licking County came in third with 212 sales but was the standout, posting an 18.4% increase in sales over last September. Fairfield (201 sales; +6.9%) and Union (100 sales; +19.0%) rounded out the top counties in terms of sales.” – Columbus REALTORS®
