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CHARLOTTE, NC 28278

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 28278

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Market Analysis

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

The CHARLOTTE, NC real estate market (28278) currently shows 300 active listings, with 88 pending sales. Homes are averaging 65 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 25 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 63 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.8% year-over-year, from $595,975 to $561,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 35,260  ·  Density: 472.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $116,576

Typical home value: $382,564  ·  Homeownership: 74.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
300
⇩ 7.7% vs 325 last year
Pending
88
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$561,250
⇩ 5.8% vs $595,975 last year
Average Price
$864,108
⇧ 19.7% vs $721,897 last year
Days on Market
65
⇧ 3.2% vs 63 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$214
⇩ 1.8% vs $218/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,722 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 300 this year vs 325 last year
  • Days on market: 65 now vs 63 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $561,250 (-5.8% YoY)
  • Average: $864,108 (+19.7% 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 12.2 miles — 1,710 listings ($1,300,700,264 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28278Charlotte, NC 282780.0 mi248$189,042,464$589,500$762,268
28012Belmont, NC 280125.8 mi194$121,219,348$526,200$624,842
28217Charlotte, NC 282176.3 mi104$47,014,448$446,543$452,062
28032Cramerton, NC 280328.2 mi32$9,879,168$276,300$308,724
28056Gastonia, NC 280569.0 mi188$80,565,332$384,450$428,539
28209Charlotte, NC 282099.3 mi110$125,730,330$646,000$1,143,003
28101McAdenville, NC 281019.5 mi7$3,630,900$575,000$518,700
28214Charlotte, NC 2821410.0 mi189$75,937,176$374,968$401,784
28226Charlotte, NC 2822610.8 mi142$134,818,634$523,096$949,427
28207Charlotte, NC 2820711.2 mi70$101,113,180$1,028,000$1,444,474
28204Charlotte, NC 2820411.7 mi40$26,950,280$693,725$673,757
28277Charlotte, NC 2827712.1 mi233$154,412,828$624,375$662,716
28211Charlotte, NC 2821112.2 mi153$230,386,176$1,061,050$1,505,792

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHARLOTTE, NC 28278?

As of September 2026, there are 300 active listings in CHARLOTTE, NC (zip code 28278), compared to 325 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHARLOTTE, NC 28278?

The median listing price in CHARLOTTE, NC 28278 is $561,250 as of September 2026, a 5.8% decrease from $595,975 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHARLOTTE, NC 28278 spend an average of 65 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 63 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHARLOTTE, NC 28278?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHARLOTTE, NC 28278 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 25 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 63 days last year.

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