Columbus Zone In Phase Two Adds 9 New Districts Affecting 43% of the City
Columbus's Zone In Phase Two, released August 2026, proposes rezoning roughly 43% of the city across nine new mixed-use, campus, and industrial districts. For homeowners and investors, the biggest changes are reduced parking minimums, new ADU rights, and expanded mixed-use corridors from Downtown to the Ohio State campus area.
Ohio State's Growth and Columbus Real Estate
Ohio State University's record enrollment, 67,255 students as of Autumn 2025, creates sustained housing demand near campus and ripple effects across Central Ohio suburbs. Buyers face layered competition from investors and owner-occupants, while sellers near campus can market to a wider pool. A local agent helps you position correctly for both.
Franklin County Real Property Conveyance Fee Explained
Franklin County charges $3 per $1,000 of sale price as its real property conveyance fee, plus a $0.50 transfer fee per parcel. Sellers with an active homestead exemption pay a reduced rate of $1 per $1,000. Your title company calculates, collects, and submits the fee to the Franklin County Auditor at closing.
OSU Expansion Effect on Columbus Real Estate
Ohio State University's $3 billion-plus capital expansion is driving sustained demand for housing near campus and across Central Ohio, creating real opportunities for buyers, lifestyle seekers, and investors as new hospital, research, and academic facilities come online through 2026 and beyond.
Renovate or Sell As-Is in Columbus Ohio 2026
In Columbus's 2026 market, modest cosmetic updates, fresh paint, flooring, and minor kitchen or bath refreshes, typically help sellers compete as inventory rises. Full gut renovations rarely recoup their cost. Whether to renovate depends on your home's condition, price point, and how quickly you need to sell.