Charlotte, NC 28216 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 28216
Report Date: March 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

As of March 2026, the median sold price in Charlotte, NC (ZIP: 28216) stands at $315,000, reflecting a stable market despite a backdrop of elevated inventory levels. The neighborhood has increased 0% since 2023, indicating a plateau in price appreciation. This suggests that while values have stabilized, the market is experiencing a shift towards a more balanced environment, with sellers adjusting expectations to align with current buyer sentiment.

The market's velocity appears to be moderating, characterized by 221 days on market, which indicates slower sales activity. Elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity may suggest a need for sellers to be more competitive in their pricing strategies. The overall market temperature is classified as neutral, indicating a balance between supply and demand, although the presence of excess supply may create pricing friction in the near term.

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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.

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Market Metrics

Note: 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.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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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.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the Charlotte NC 28216 area are around 6.38% compared to an early 2026 average of approximately 5.63% (using a blend of available 2026 data), meaning property owners who secured earlier 2026 rates locked in a more favorable cost.

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

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $315,000 indicates a stable market with no recent appreciation, suggesting a plateau in property values.

2. With 221 days on market, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, which may require sellers to adjust their pricing strategies to attract buyers.

3. The median listing price of $325,000 shows a notable gap compared to the sold price, indicating potential pricing friction as sellers may need to lower expectations.

4. The median market rent of $1,691 remains competitive, but a down trend in rent year-over-year may impact investor sentiment in the rental market.

5. Current interest rate pressure is classified as elevated, with mortgage rates around 6.38%, which may deter some potential buyers and contribute to slower transaction volume.

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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.