Columbia, MD

Columbia Housing Market Report

Market data from 1,882 verified transactions. Updated monthly.

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What This Means for You

Homes in Columbia are moving at a steady pace, averaging 20 days on market. The median sale price is around $495K, based on 1,882 verified transactions. Prices have risen +2.1% year over year. Buyers should be prepared with pre-approval and a clear offer strategy.

Living in Columbia

Schools

Excellent
SOL Pass Rate87%

Top Schools

  • Wilde Lake High School
  • Atholton High School
  • Hammond High School

Commute

Drive to DC45 min

Major Routes

I-95, Rt 29, Rt 175, Rt 32

Walkability

Walk Score35/100
Transit Score18/100
Bike Score42/100

Car-Dependent

Safety

Safe

18% below Virginia average

Violent crime1 per 1K
Property crime12.8 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$1.01 per $100
2024

Howard County rate

Property Type Breakdown

0.0% (847)
0.0% (721)
0.0% (292)
0.0% (18)
0.0% (2)
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Price Range Distribution

Under $300K0.0% (0)
$300K - $500K0.0% (0)
$500K - $750K0.0% (0)
$750K - $1M0.0% (0)
$1M+100.0% (43)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Columbia?

The median home price in Columbia, VA is $495K, based on 1,882 verified transactions over the past three years. Total sales volume in Columbia is $989.2M.

How fast do homes sell in Columbia?

Homes in Columbia average 20 days on market. Buyers have a reasonable window to evaluate homes, but well-priced properties still move quickly.

What types of homes are available in Columbia?

The most common property types in Columbia are undefined (0%), undefined (0%), undefined (0%). The housing stock ranges from entry-level options under $300K to luxury properties above $1M, offering choices for first-time buyers through move-up families.

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Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

Data last updated: 04/18/2026.

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The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which Keller Williams Realty participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have Closed or are no longer being offered for sale.

Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller.

This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors.

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