Columbus Real Estate
Columbus market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Columbus, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 23, 2026.
Currently for sale in Columbus
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Recently sold in Columbus
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.






Popular neighborhoods in Columbus
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Columbus's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Polk County Schools
Current Weather
Live conditions in Columbus, from Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport.
ZIP codes in Columbus
Columbus real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Columbus right now?+
There are currently 126 active listings in Columbus, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Columbus?+
The median list price for active listings in Columbus is $437,500. Homes are spending an average of 210 days on market.
Is Columbus's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Columbus have risen 7.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Columbus?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Columbus are none, White Oak Mountain, Derbyshire.
What schools serve Columbus?+
The closest public schools to Columbus's center are Tryon Elementary School, Polk County Middle School, Polk County Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Columbus walkable?+
Columbus's center has a walkability score of 13 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.