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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$820K

The median listing price in Charlotte, NC ZIP 28209 is $820,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,726/mo

The median market rent in Charlotte, NC ZIP 28209 is $1,726/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
272 days

The median days on market in Charlotte, NC ZIP 28209 is 272 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
2.53%

At a median list price of $820,000 and a median rent of $1,726/month, the gross rental yield in Charlotte, NC ZIP 28209 is 2.53% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,687/mo STR · $1,726/mo LTR

In Charlotte, NC ZIP 28209, median Airbnb revenue is $1,687/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,726/month as of June 2026.

Charlotte, NC 28209 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 28209

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
141
Active Listings
62
Sold Properties
79

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$820,000
Median Sold Price
$945,500
Median Price per Sqft
$408/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
$1,726

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.58%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
272
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
flat
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator is the median sold price $945,500, which represents recent transaction activity and supports a stable valuation baseline; overall price momentum is flat year-over-year.
  2. Liquidity appears slower given the median days on market 272, which suggests extended listing periods and moderate sales velocity rather than rapid turnover.
  3. There is a notable spread between the median listing price $820,000 and the median sold price, which may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and final transaction prices and suggests careful pricing strategy is required to achieve timely sales.
  4. Rental fundamentals remain a positive demand-side factor with median market rent $1,726 and an upward rent trend; however, elevated interest rate pressure may constrain buyer affordability even as rental demand supports investor interest.

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

2832 Arcadia Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209
Top Sale

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

5 beds6 baths6,112 sqft
$4,790,000
Apr 1, 2026
$784/sqft/sqft
3212 Willow Oak Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds4 baths5,409 sqft
$4,100,000
May 1, 2026
$758/sqft/sqft
391 days on market
1616 Sterling Rd Ste Rling, Charlotte, NC 28209
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds5 baths5,799 sqft
$3,650,000
May 1, 2026
$629/sqft/sqft
521 Belton St, Charlotte, NC 28209
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds3 baths2,644 sqft
$930,000
Apr 1, 2026
$352/sqft/sqft
4211 days on market
1229 Ashcraft Ln, Charlotte, NC 28209
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2 baths1,625 sqft
$910,000
Apr 1, 2026
$560/sqft/sqft
4107 Selwyn Walk Ct, Charlotte, NC 28209
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2 baths1,702 sqft
$900,000
Mar 1, 2026
$529/sqft/sqft
124 days on market
3018 Castleberry Ct, Charlotte, NC 28209
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds2 baths2,064 sqft
$417,000
Apr 1, 2026
$202/sqft/sqft
188 days on market
4550 Rockford Ct, Charlotte, NC 28209
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,230 sqft
$405,000
May 1, 2026
$329/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

-$3,785/mo
28209 Avg Rent
28209 Cost to Own
Rent$1,726
Own$5,511

20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.6% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

28209 Avg nightly rate
28209 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$154/night
Occupancy125 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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