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

Market Analysis

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

The CORNELIUS, NC real estate market (28031) currently shows 222 active listings, with 72 pending sales. Homes are averaging 44 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 29 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 44 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 13.7% year-over-year, from $599,950 to $682,000.

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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
222
⇧ 15% vs 193 last year
Pending
72
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$682,000
⇧ 13.7% vs $599,950 last year
Average Price
$1,513,731
⇩ 5.1% vs $1,595,345 last year
Days on Market
44
⇧ 12.8% vs 39 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$339
⇧ 8.3% vs $313/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,282 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 222 this year vs 193 last year
  • Days on market: 44 now vs 39 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $682,000 (+13.7% YoY)
  • Average: $1,513,731 (-5.1% 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 March 2026, there are 222 active listings in CORNELIUS, NC (zip code 28031), compared to 193 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in CORNELIUS, NC 28031 is $682,000 as of March 2026, a 13.7% increase from $599,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in CORNELIUS, NC 28031 spend an average of 44 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 39 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 March 2026, CORNELIUS, NC 28031 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 29 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 44 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CORNELIUS, NC 28031 save an estimated $13,640 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $682,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.