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CHARLOTTE, NC 28216

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Mecklenburg County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 28216

Biddleville · Chateau Woods · Garden Park (Firestone) · Hyde Park Estates · Lakewood · Lincoln Heights · Mccrorey Heights · Oakdale North · Oaklawn · Oakview Terrace · Slater Road (Hamilton Circle) · Smallwood · Spring Lake · Sunset Hills · Thomasboro (Hoskins) · Trinity (Beatties Ford) · University Park · Washington Heights · Westbourne · Wilson Heights

Market Analysis

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

The CHARLOTTE, NC real estate market (28216) currently shows 275 active listings, with 90 pending sales. Homes are averaging 42 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 49 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

The median listing price has fallen 4% year-over-year, from $374,900 to $359,950.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 53,422  ·  Density: 687.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $58,579

Typical home value: $216,743  ·  Homeownership: 50.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
275
⇧ 21.7% vs 226 last year
Pending
90
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$359,950
⇩ 4% vs $374,900 last year
Average Price
$413,431
⇩ 8.9% vs $453,900 last year
Days on Market
42
vs 42 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$212
⇩ 7% vs $228/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,688 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 275 this year vs 226 last year
  • Days on market: 42 now vs 42 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $359,950 (-4% YoY)
  • Average: $413,431 (-8.9% 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 12.0 miles — 2,064 listings ($1,066,700,673 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28216Charlotte, NC 282160.0 mi251$106,529,671$364,723$424,421
28214Charlotte, NC 282145.3 mi189$75,937,176$374,968$401,784
28208Charlotte, NC 282085.5 mi270$112,452,840$344,500$416,492
28078Huntersville, NC 280786.7 mi379$264,076,967$574,250$696,773
28204Charlotte, NC 282047.5 mi40$26,950,280$693,725$673,757
28120Mount Holly, NC 281208.0 mi91$39,436,124$397,000$433,364
28205Charlotte, NC 282058.4 mi244$169,616,112$499,995$695,148
28213Charlotte, NC 282138.9 mi145$50,398,375$352,408$347,575
28217Charlotte, NC 282179.7 mi104$47,014,448$446,543$452,062
28012Belmont, NC 2801211.0 mi194$121,219,348$526,200$624,842
28101McAdenville, NC 2810111.2 mi7$3,630,900$575,000$518,700
28212Charlotte, NC 2821211.6 mi118$39,559,264$319,490$335,248
28032Cramerton, NC 2803212.0 mi32$9,879,168$276,300$308,724

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHARLOTTE, NC 28216?

As of March 2026, there are 275 active listings in CHARLOTTE, NC (zip code 28216), compared to 226 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHARLOTTE, NC 28216?

The median listing price in CHARLOTTE, NC 28216 is $359,950 as of March 2026, a 4% decrease from $374,900 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHARLOTTE, NC 28216 spend an average of 42 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 42 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHARLOTTE, NC 28216?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, CHARLOTTE, NC 28216 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 49 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CHARLOTTE, NC 28216 save an estimated $7,199 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $359,950. 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.