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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$420K

The median listing price in Charlotte, NC ZIP 28208 is $420,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,579/mo

The median market rent in Charlotte, NC ZIP 28208 is $1,579/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
241 days

The median days on market in Charlotte, NC ZIP 28208 is 241 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
4.51%

At a median list price of $420,000 and a median rent of $1,579/month, the gross rental yield in Charlotte, NC ZIP 28208 is 4.51% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,998/mo STR · $1,579/mo LTR

In Charlotte, NC ZIP 28208, median Airbnb revenue is $1,998/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,579/month as of June 2026.

Charlotte, NC 28208 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 28208

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
189
Active Listings
88
Sold Properties
101

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$420,000
Median Sold Price
$287,200
Median Price per Sqft
$229/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,579

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.71%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
241
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Charlotte, NC, average 6.56% as of June 2026, reflecting a market where rates have fluctuated due to recent economic volatility.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator, the median sold price 287,200, shows realized transaction values and suggests current market value is below asking levels when compared to the median listing price 420,000; this gap may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and recent sale prices.
  2. With a median sold price 287,200 and a median days on market 241, the market appears to be experiencing slower sales velocity; longer time on market may indicate buyers are taking more time to transact despite a neutral market temperature.
  3. The market-wide trend for prices is up, while rent is also up, reinforcing steady underlying demand even as interest rate pressure is elevated; price growth alongside elevated interest rate pressure suggests sensitivity to financing costs for buyers.
  4. Given the sample indicates relatively constrained active supply in relation to sales activity but the broader context shows a neutral market temperature, expect a more balanced negotiation environment — stable/neutral conditions where pricing and deal structure will determine transaction success rather than rapid bidding or deep discounts.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

3607 Corbett St, Charlotte, NC 28208
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds2 baths1,704 sqft
$5,623,000
Apr 1, 2026
$3,300/sqft/sqft
3609 Corbett St, Charlotte, NC 28208
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths1,704 sqft
$5,623,000
Apr 1, 2026
$3,300/sqft/sqft
1245 Bethel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds5 baths2,831 sqft
$1,000,000
Apr 1, 2026
$353/sqft/sqft
1417 Richardson Towns Ct, Charlotte, NC 28208
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,474 sqft
$312,000
Apr 1, 2026
$212/sqft/sqft
2440 Reid Oaks Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,786 sqft
$309,000
Apr 1, 2026
$173/sqft/sqft
5843 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,539 sqft
$307,000
Mar 1, 2026
$199/sqft/sqft
4217 Plato Cir, Charlotte, NC 28208
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds1 baths720 sqft
$110,000
May 1, 2026
$153/sqft/sqft
1906 Ashley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,074 sqft
$105,000
Mar 1, 2026
$98/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$131/mo
28208 Avg Rent
28208 Cost to Own
Rent$1,579
Own$1,710

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

28208 Avg nightly rate
28208 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$145/night
Occupancy163 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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