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Real Estate Market Report  ·  Mecklenburg County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The CORNELIUS, NC real estate market (28031) currently shows 253 active listings, with 67 pending sales. Homes are averaging 69 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 35 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 69 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 24% year-over-year, from $759,975 to $577,300.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 30,324  ·  Density: 837.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $111,823

Typical home value: $447,126  ·  Homeownership: 72.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
253
⇧ 16.1% vs 218 last year
Pending
67
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$577,300
⇩ 24% vs $759,975 last year
Average Price
$1,258,805
⇩ 17% vs $1,517,392 last year
Days on Market
69
⇧ 16.9% vs 59 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$309
⇩ 10.7% vs $346/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,080 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 253 this year vs 218 last year
  • Days on market: 69 now vs 59 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $577,300 (-24% YoY)
  • Average: $1,258,805 (-17% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 16.8 miles — 2,070 listings ($1,328,322,821 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28031Cornelius, NC 280310.0 mi165$255,388,320$691,950$1,547,808
28036Davidson, NC 280365.7 mi141$178,647,141$780,000$1,267,001
28037Denver, NC 280377.3 mi218$219,178,072$612,250$1,005,404
28115Mooresville, NC 281159.8 mi254$127,036,576$462,250$500,144
28269Charlotte, NC 2826910.8 mi350$144,728,150$375,000$413,509
28216Charlotte, NC 2821611.4 mi251$106,529,671$364,723$424,421
28080Iron Station, NC 2808012.3 mi46$35,642,502$551,175$774,837
28081Kannapolis, NC 2808112.7 mi148$56,709,160$327,500$383,170
28262Charlotte, NC 2826213.4 mi119$45,978,863$347,450$386,377
28214Charlotte, NC 2821414.7 mi189$75,937,176$374,968$401,784
28213Charlotte, NC 2821316.0 mi145$50,398,375$352,408$347,575
28088Landis, NC 2808816.4 mi19$8,851,340$317,500$465,860
28125Mount Ulla, NC 2812516.8 mi25$23,297,475$551,275$931,899

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CORNELIUS, NC 28031?

As of September 2026, there are 253 active listings in CORNELIUS, NC (zip code 28031), compared to 218 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CORNELIUS, NC 28031?

The median listing price in CORNELIUS, NC 28031 is $577,300 as of September 2026, a 24% decrease from $759,975 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CORNELIUS, NC?

Homes in CORNELIUS, NC 28031 spend an average of 69 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 59 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CORNELIUS, NC 28031?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CORNELIUS, NC 28031 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 35 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 69 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CORNELIUS, NC?

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