Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The COLUMBUS, NE real estate market (68601) currently shows 175 active listings, with 39 pending sales. Homes are averaging 87 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 48 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 87 days on market compared to 65 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.6% year-over-year, from $325,000 to $319,750.
Population: 30,224 · Density: 40.7/mi² · Median household income: $67,871
Typical home value: $192,822 · Homeownership: 72.8%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68601 | Columbus, NE 68601 | 0.0 mi | 147 | $54,642,546 | $325,000 | $371,718 |
| 68653 | Platte Center, NE 68653 | 8.6 mi | 3 | $1,236,900 | $449,900 | $412,300 |
| 68647 | Monroe, NE 68647 | 12.6 mi | 3 | $1,206,000 | $402,000 | $402,000 |
| 68631 | Creston, NE 68631 | 16.4 mi | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $175,000 |
| 68642 | Humphrey, NE 68642 | 17.3 mi | 7 | $2,456,475 | $311,900 | $350,925 |
| 68651 | Osceola, NE 68651 | 18.3 mi | 3 | $216,000 | $72,000 | $72,000 |
| 68643 | Leigh, NE 68643 | 18.7 mi | 4 | $711,100 | $177,425 | $177,775 |
| 68632 | David City, NE 68632 | 19.9 mi | 19 | $5,013,112 | $256,975 | $263,848 |
| 68659 | Rogers, NE 68659 | 24.1 mi | 1 | $395,000 | $395,000 | $395,000 |
| 68660 | Saint Edward, NE 68660 | 25.9 mi | 2 | $597,500 | $298,750 | $298,750 |
| 68748 | Madison, NE 68748 | 27.1 mi | 12 | $4,078,860 | $279,950 | $339,905 |
| 68641 | Howells, NE 68641 | 27.9 mi | 4 | $733,332 | $165,000 | $183,333 |
| 68367 | Gresham, NE 68367 | 28.6 mi | 1 | $739,900 | $739,900 | $739,900 |
As of September 2026, there are 175 active listings in COLUMBUS, NE (zip code 68601), compared to 127 the prior year.
The median listing price in COLUMBUS, NE 68601 is $319,750 as of September 2026, a 1.6% decrease from $325,000 the prior year.
Homes in COLUMBUS, NE 68601 spend an average of 87 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 65 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COLUMBUS, NE 68601 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 48 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 87 days on market compared to 65 days last year.
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