Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The LOCUST, NC real estate market (28097) currently shows 61 active listings, with 16 pending sales. Homes are averaging 76 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 7 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 76 days on market compared to 49 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 6.8% year-over-year, from $401,200 to $428,475.
Population: 7,162 · Density: 91.9/mi² · Median household income: $56,000
Typical home value: $252,132 · Homeownership: 82.1%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28097 | Locust, NC 28097 | 0.0 mi | 57 | $23,578,221 | $386,900 | $413,653 |
| 28163 | Stanfield, NC 28163 | 6.5 mi | 25 | $19,205,625 | $446,150 | $768,225 |
| 28107 | Midland, NC 28107 | 7.9 mi | 51 | $32,012,394 | $439,675 | $627,694 |
| 28001 | Albemarle, NC 28001 | 11.0 mi | 170 | $56,288,020 | $295,000 | $331,106 |
| 28128 | Norwood, NC 28128 | 14.4 mi | 29 | $26,703,055 | $576,583 | $920,795 |
| 28071 | Gold Hill, NC 28071 | 15.8 mi | 8 | $4,052,400 | $519,950 | $506,550 |
| 28227 | Charlotte, NC 28227 | 16.3 mi | 212 | $118,049,444 | $457,125 | $556,837 |
| 28083 | Kannapolis, NC 28083 | 17.1 mi | 109 | $34,756,939 | $314,725 | $318,871 |
| 28215 | Charlotte, NC 28215 | 17.4 mi | 335 | $134,840,180 | $385,000 | $402,508 |
| 28110 | Monroe, NC 28110 | 17.7 mi | 254 | $126,460,250 | $445,483 | $497,875 |
| 28213 | Charlotte, NC 28213 | 19.2 mi | 145 | $50,398,375 | $352,408 | $347,575 |
| 28103 | Marshville, NC 28103 | 20.4 mi | 39 | $22,740,042 | $386,250 | $583,078 |
| 28135 | Polkton, NC 28135 | 20.7 mi | 8 | $6,756,400 | $513,675 | $844,550 |
As of September 2026, there are 61 active listings in LOCUST, NC (zip code 28097), compared to 54 the prior year.
The median listing price in LOCUST, NC 28097 is $428,475 as of September 2026, a 6.8% increase from $401,200 the prior year.
Homes in LOCUST, NC 28097 spend an average of 76 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 49 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LOCUST, NC 28097 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 7 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 76 days on market compared to 49 days last year.
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