What June's Housing Numbers Mean If You're Thinking About Selling

What June's Housing Numbers Mean If You're Thinking About Selling

The Market Is Still Moving in Your Favor


If you've been sitting on the fence about listing, June's data gives you a clear answer: central Ohio remains a seller's market, but it's evolving. According to the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS, 3,100 homes closed in June, a 5.0% increase over June 2025. Year-to-date closed sales are up 2.3%, and pending contracts — tomorrow's closings — climbed 4.8%. That's not a market cooling off. That's a market with real, sustained buyer demand.


The median sales price reached $352,000, up 0.6% year over year. That's a modest gain, not the double-digit jumps we saw a few years ago, and that's actually good news for sellers who want a market that holds its value rather than one that's due for a correction.



Inventory Is Rising — Which Means Timing Matters


Here's the nuance worth paying attention to: total inventory grew 7.0% year over year to 5,551 homes, pushing months of supply up to 2.2. That's still firmly seller-favorable — a balanced market sits at 4 to 6 months — but it's more breathing room for buyers than they had a year ago. New listings held nearly flat at 3,844, down just 0.3% from last June.

  • More inventory means buyers have more to compare your home against
  • Homes that are priced right and show well are still moving in 25 days on average, unchanged from June 2025
  • Overpriced or underprepared listings are the ones most likely to sit as competition builds



Where the Demand Is Concentrated


Franklin County posted 1,563 closed sales in June, up 7.8% year over year — outpacing the regional average. Several school districts in and around Margaret's service area saw especially strong activity: South-Western City School District (Grove City) led with 181 closed sales, up 19.9%, while Westerville City School District posted 133 closings, up 23.1%. Big Walnut Local School District (Sunbury) saw a 46.4% jump in closed sales, though off a smaller base of 41 homes.


If your home is in or near one of central Ohio's established, family-oriented school districts, you're selling into a pool of buyers who are actively competing for homes like yours right now.



The Bottom Line


Central Ohio's seller's market hasn't gone away — it's just becoming a little more competitive on the seller's side, too. Homes priced to reflect current data and presented well are still selling in about 25 days. The homes that struggle are the ones priced for last year's market instead of this one. 




Margaret Lipp | RE/MAX Premier Choice

Serving Upper Arlington, Dublin, Worthington, Clintonville, Hilliard, Powell, Grandview, and all Central Ohio communities



Data source: Columbus REALTORS® Central Ohio Housing Report, June 2026. Statistics reflect Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS data and are believed accurate but not guaranteed.

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