Columbus GA & Phenix City AL Market: Buy or Sell in 2026?

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Columbus GA, Phenix City AL, or near Fort Benning, this local housing market update will walk you through what’s happening right now and what it means for your next move. And local Mortgage Expert, Jared Hudson, will talk all things interest rates.

In this video, we break down the current real estate market across Columbus GA, Phenix City AL, and the greater Chattahoochee Valley, including pricing trends, buyer demand, inventory levels, and how long homes are taking to sell. Whether you’re preparing to list your home or trying to decide if now is the right time to buy, understanding today’s market conditions is key to making a confident decision.

This update is focused on real, local data and experience. Not national headlines. Not generic advice. Just what’s actually happening in the Columbus GA and Phenix City AL real estate market right now.

What You’ll Learn:

• Are home prices rising, stabilizing, or declining in Columbus GA and Phenix City AL
• What today’s buyer demand looks like and how it’s impacting home sales
• Why some homes are selling quickly while others are sitting on the market
• What buyers need to know before making an offer
• How sellers should position and price their home in today’s market

The real estate market in Columbus GA, Phenix City AL, and areas surrounding Fort Benning continues to shift based on local demand, pricing strategy, condition, and competition. If you’re planning a move, timing and strategy matter more than ever.

If you want guidance based on your specific situation, reach out directly. We’ll help you evaluate your options and make a clear plan whether you’re buying, selling, or doing both.

The Data…

Muscogee & Harris Counties

Closed Sales

2026-  532 

2025-  528       % change-  1% increase 

 

Average Days on Market

2026-  47

2025-  44  

 

Avg Sales Price

2026-  $281,066

2025-  $261,500     % change-  7.48% increase  

 

Active Listings

2026-  577  

2025-  453  

 

Pending Sales

2026-  346 

2025-  344 

 

Closed Sales Volume  2026- $149,526,868

                                        2025- $139,847,593        % change-  6.92% increase

 

Russell & Lee Counties

Closed Sales

2026-  276  

2025-  247     % change-  11.74% increase 

 

Average Days on Market

2026-  53    

2025-  51  

 

Average Sales Price

2026-  $294,514

2025-  $289,500    % change-  1.73% increase 

 

Active Listings

2026-  283  

2025-  256 

 

Pending Sales

2026-  183  

2025-  168  

 

Closed Sales Volume  2026- $81,285,961

                                        2025- $69,707,816      % change-  16.57% increase

 

**All of this data is as provided in the Columbus Board of Realtors and East Alabama Board of Realtors (excluding Auburn) MLS systems.