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COLUMBIA, MD 21045

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Howard County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
70
⇧ 40% vs 50 last year
Pending
30
43% pending ratio
Median Price
$450,000
⇩ 7.2% vs $484,925 last year
Average Price
$447,791
⇩ 13.5% vs $517,914 last year
Days on Market
31
vs 31 days last year

Market Context

Population: 40,980  ·  Density: 1,631.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $115,134

Typical home value: $421,376  ·  Homeownership: 70.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The COLUMBIA, MD real estate market (21045) currently shows 70 active listings, with 30 pending sales. Homes are averaging 31 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

The median listing price has fallen 7.2% year-over-year, from $484,925 to $450,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 70 this year vs 50 last year
  • Days on market: 31 now vs 31 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $450,000 (-7.2% YoY)
  • Average: $447,791 (-13.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 9.6 miles — 629 listings ($329,603,162 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
21045Columbia, MD 210450.0 mi70$31,345,370$450,000$447,791
21044Columbia, MD 210443.0 mi64$31,875,200$450,000$498,050
21075Elkridge, MD 210754.0 mi57$26,994,630$449,000$473,590
20763Savage, MD 207634.7 mi1$530,000$530,000$530,000
21042Ellicott City, MD 210425.7 mi76$72,312,100$769,900$951,475
21228Catonsville, MD 212286.3 mi72$32,812,200$430,000$455,725
21029Clarksville, MD 210296.7 mi24$34,345,800$1,175,000$1,431,075
20777Highland, MD 207777.8 mi11$18,779,519$1,500,000$1,707,229
21227Halethorpe, MD 212278.3 mi60$20,494,200$349,900$341,570
20866Burtonsville, MD 208668.8 mi18$12,635,406$520,000$701,967
21229Baltimore, MD 212299.1 mi158$32,540,732$199,950$205,954
21163Woodstock, MD 211639.4 mi15$8,413,005$430,000$560,867
21036Dayton, MD 210369.6 mi3$6,525,000$2,175,000$2,175,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in COLUMBIA, MD 21045?

As of January 2026, there are 70 active listings in COLUMBIA, MD (zip code 21045), compared to 50 the prior year.

What is the median home price in COLUMBIA, MD 21045?

The median listing price in COLUMBIA, MD 21045 is $450,000 as of January 2026, a 7.2% decrease from $484,925 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in COLUMBIA, MD?

Homes in COLUMBIA, MD 21045 spend an average of 31 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 31 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in COLUMBIA, MD 21045?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, COLUMBIA, MD 21045 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

How much can I save on real estate commission in COLUMBIA, MD?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in COLUMBIA, MD 21045 save an estimated $9,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $450,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.