Market Intelligence · NC / Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC home prices and housing market

24 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$393K1-yr changeDown1.2%

The typical home value in Charlotte, NC is $393K as of September 2026, down 1.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Charlotte ZIP code, the median list price is $438K and homes spend a median of 61 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • Charlotte home values are down about one percent this year, and nearly a quarter of sellers are cutting prices.
  • The typical Charlotte home is now worth about three hundred ninety-six thousand dollars, and that value has slipped just under one percent over the past year.
  • Nearly a quarter of active listings have already taken a price cut.
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Charlotte home values are down about one percent this year, and nearly a quarter of sellers are cutting prices. If you are thinking about selling in the next twelve months, this is the moment to understand exactly where you stand. The typical Charlotte home is now worth about three hundred ninety-six thousand dollars, and that value has slipped just under one percent over the past year. That is not a crash, but look at what sellers are dealing with. The typical home is taking about sixty one days to go under contract, roughly two months of waiting. There are about three thousand seven hundred homes for sale right now, and around one thousand three hundred new listings came on in the latest period, so buyers have plenty to choose from. Here is the tell. Nearly a quarter of active listings have already taken a price cut. That means a lot of sellers priced high, sat, and then chased the market down. The median list price sits near four hundred thirty-six thousand dollars, well above the typical value of about three hundred ninety-six thousand dollars, so many asking prices are simply ahead of what buyers will pay. If you sell, price it right from day one, because an overpriced home in Charlotte today sits for two months and then cuts anyway. To see what your home would realistically sell for right now, get a free home value estimate at Home Value Pros dot com.

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12-month value trend

-1.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Charlotte over the last 12 months: $397K in Sep 2025 to $393K in Sep 2026 (-1.2%).

Sep 2025$397K

Sep 2026$393K

Median Zillow home value index across Charlotte's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Charlotte, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$393K
1-yr changeMedian across Charlotte ZIPs
-1.2%
ZIP markets live57 tracked in Charlotte
24
County
Mecklenburg County

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Context

Charlotte's housing market has cooled modestly over the past year. The typical home value in Charlotte is $392,633, down 1.2% over the past year as of September 2026. Sellers are listing at a median list price of $437,875, and homes are taking a median of 61 days on market to sell. Inventory is substantial, with 3710 homes for sale and 1206 new listings coming on the market in September 2026. Nearly a quarter of active listings, 24.4%, have had a price cut, which suggests buyers have room to negotiate. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the market is not distressed, but pricing realistically and preparing for a longer timeline matters more than it did in tighter years.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Charlotte, NC?

Typical home value

$393K

Down1.2%YoY

Median list price

$438K

Days on market

61

Homes for sale

3,710

Price cuts

24.4%

New listings

1,206

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Charlotte's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Charlotte, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Charlotte, NC are down 1.2% over the past year, from $397K in September 2025 to $393K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Charlotte, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$392,633-1.2%
September 2025$397,397No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Charlotte ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Charlotte, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Charlotte, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 61 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Charlotte ZIP code, and 1,206 new listings against 3,710 active listings across Charlotte, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Charlotte housing market forecast 2027

-0.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 24 Charlotte ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (down 0.3%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Charlotte fell 1.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Charlotte?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Charlotte shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (down 0.3%), after a 1.2% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 24 Charlotte ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Charlotte ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 57 Charlotte ZIP codes in total; the remaining 33 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Charlotte, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Charlotte worth?

The typical home value in Charlotte is $392,633 as of September 2026. That figure is down 1.2% over the past year, so values citywide have slipped slightly.

How long does it take to sell a home in Charlotte?

Homes in Charlotte are spending a median of 61 days on market as of September 2026. With 3710 homes for sale, buyers have plenty of options, so sellers should expect a measured pace.

Are Charlotte sellers cutting their asking prices?

Yes, 24.4% of listings had a price cut as of September 2026. The median list price in Charlotte is $437,875, and 1206 new listings entered the market in September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Charlotte, NC?

Typical home values in Charlotte, NC are down 1.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Charlotte, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Charlotte, NC leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 61 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Charlotte ZIP code, and 1,206 new listings against 3,710 active listings across Charlotte, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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