04/06/2026
📊 Central OH Market Pulse: Week of April 6.
Franklin County:
Rates dropped a quarter point in 5 days. Let's talk about what that means right here at home.
The 30-year fixed sits at roughly 6.22–6.46% this week, which is down from the 6.6%+ range we saw just days ago. That movement matters.
Here's the Franklin County snapshot:
→ 888 closings through February, down 4.6% YoY
→ Average home value: ~$290,600 (Zillow)
→ Homes going pending in about 22 days
→ Active listings up 22% YoY — more choices for buyers
→ Median days on market across Central OH: 49 (up from 43)
Now let's zoom into the West Side; where the real story is.
Franklinton has transformed. Homes that sold for $40–60K in 2018 are now in the $150–200K range. The floodwall, COSI expansion, and new development changed the game.
But here's what I'm watching:
The Hilltop (43204) and near west side (43223) are next. Average home values in the $155K–$205K range. That's entry-level pricing that's becoming harder and harder to find anywhere in Franklin County.
For buyers: A $190K home at today's 6.22% rate = roughly $1,170/mo (P&I). At 7%? That same home costs $1,264/mo. That $94/mo difference adds up to over $33,000 over the life of the loan.
For investors: West side rental yields remain some of the strongest in the metro, with rents running $1,000–$1,300 on properties under $200K.
For sellers on the west side: You have more leverage than you think. Inventory is growing regionwide, but well-priced homes in these neighborhoods are still moving. Prep and pricing strategy matter more than ever this spring.
Bottom line: Franklin County is softening slightly compared to Delaware and Fairfield counties but the west side of Columbus is quietly becoming one of the most interesting pockets in Central Ohio.
If you're a realtor, financial advisor, or past client and want me to run specific numbers for your situation, shoot me a DM. That's what I'm here for.
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