Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Columbus
1349 pre-1940 homes closed in Columbus in 2026 through September 28, 2026, 22.3% of every sale in town, at a median of $312,000. The comparison that matters is Columbus itself, not the region, so that is what sits beside every number here.
Historic Homes Built Before 1940 versus all of Columbus
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Columbus closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $312,000 | $285,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $221 | $207 |
| Median days on market | 13 | 10 |
| Median year built | 1920 | |
| Closed under $300,000 | 47% | |
| Closed at $500,000 or more | 24% | |
| Active listings today | 923 | median asking $255,000 |
These homes cleared 9% above the Columbus median. That gap is size, age and lot as much as the feature. Send me the address and I will pull the comparables that actually apply.
Where this sits
ZIP codes with these sales: 43206, 43204, 43214, 43207. School districts serving Columbus: Columbus City School District, South-Western City School District, Hilliard City School District. All pre-1940 homes across Central Ohio: Historic Homes Built Before 1940.
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Questions people ask
How much do pre-1940 homes cost in Columbus?
A median of $312,000 across 1349 closings between January 1 and September 28, 2026, against $285,000 for all Columbus closings. 47% closed under $300,000 and 24% at $500,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Columbus?
Median 13 days from list to contract, against 10 for the town as a whole. 923 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $255,000.
How is "pre-1940 homes" defined here?
By the MLS record: year built 1940 or earlier. Not by a listing description, so the count is reproducible.
Data: MLS closings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through September 28, 2026. Aggregates only.