Columbus metro sees new residential developments and vacant property shifts

A proposed development in Delaware could add more than 250 residential units, according to The Business Journals, signaling renewed interest in suburban growth. Meanwhile, CBRE reported the $15.6 million sale of a convenience store property in suburban Columbus, reflecting ongoing commercial real estate activity. In Pickerington, a 9-acre home featuring a resort-like natatorium has returned to the market, as noted by The Columbus Dispatch, highlighting the continued presence of high-end listings. The typical home value in Columbus, OH stood at $326,910 in September 2026, up 1.3% from the prior year, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Buyers in the region are increasingly drawn to riverfront properties, Scioto County Daily News reported, though the outlet did not specify whether this trend is limited to nearby counties or extends into Columbus proper. A vacant 150,000-square-foot office building in Dublin is now available, The Business Journals said, adding to the city’s inventory of underused commercial space. Columbus Underground reported that city-owned real estate could be leveraged to address housing shortages, but offered no details on which properties or timelines might be involved.