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Charlotte, NC 28269 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 28269
Report Date: May 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
264
Active Listings
106
Sold Properties
158

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$344,950
Median Sold Price
$370,000
Median Price per Sqft
$194/sqft

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.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,700

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
0.71%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
167
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Charlotte NC 28269 are 6.37%, reflecting a market where property owners who originated loans during the February 2026 dip to 5.87% secured more favorable financing terms.

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


Key Findings

  1. The median sold price of 370,000 anchors the neighborhood value profile and, when viewed alongside a higher median listing price of 344,950, suggests sellers’ expectations are somewhat divergent from recent transaction levels; down year-over-year price trend may be pressuring sellers to adjust pricing to secure deals.

  2. Given a median days on market of 167, sales velocity appears slower than typical hot-market norms, which — combined with relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample — suggests pricing friction where motivated buyers may extract concessions or negotiate terms.

  3. Rental fundamentals remain supportive: the median market rent is 1,700 and the rent year-over-year trend is up, indicating continued investor and landlord interest even as sale prices show softening; evaluate buy-versus-rent scenarios with this persistent rent growth in mind.

  4. Interest rate conditions are meaningful: current 30-year fixed mortgage rates cited at 6.37% (with some earlier originations at 5.87%) and an interest rate pressure labeled moderate suggest financing costs are a restraint on buyer purchasing power but not an outright market stopper, so expect cautious buyer behavior and increased emphasis on competitively priced listings.


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

8649 Brookings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
Top Sale

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

3 beds
2 baths
1,722 sqft
$4,350,000
Apr 1, 2026
$2,526/sqft/sqft
77 days on market
2605 Forest Grove Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
2 baths
2,136 sqft
$1,666,000
Mar 1, 2026
$780/sqft/sqft
1372 days on market
5212 Mint Harbor Way, Charlotte, NC 28269
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds
4 baths
3,944 sqft
$1,350,000
Mar 1, 2026
$342/sqft/sqft
9219 Pebble Creek Way, Charlotte, NC 28269
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds
2 baths
1,928 sqft
$371,500
Mar 1, 2026
$193/sqft/sqft
175 days on market
11412 Leigh Glen Cir, Charlotte, NC 28269
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds
2 baths
2,480 sqft
$370,000
Mar 1, 2026
$149/sqft/sqft
228 days on market
9924 Liberty Bell Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds
2 baths
1,500 sqft
$370,000
Mar 1, 2026
$247/sqft/sqft
132 days on market
5703 Brandy Ridge Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269
Value

Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.

4 beds
2 baths
1,965 sqft
$303,500
Mar 1, 2026
$154/sqft/sqft
14 days on market
4712 Bryn Athyn Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds
2 baths
2,195 sqft
$128,500
Feb 1, 2026
$59/sqft/sqft

Charlotte, NC 28269 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 28269
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo 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
164
Active Listings
6
Sold Properties
158

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$304,950
Median Sold Price
$295,950
Median Price per Sqft
$214/sqft

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.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$880

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
0.73%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
319
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Charlotte NC 28269 are 6.37%, reflecting a market where property owners who originated loans during the February 2026 dip to 5.87% secured more favorable financing terms.

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


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's primary market value is represented by $295,950 median sold price, with recent transactions showing that $304,950 median listing price sits above actual sale outcomes, which may indicate seller pricing expectations are somewhat optimistic relative to closed deals; down price momentum on a year-over-year basis reinforces this caution.

  2. The market shows slower transaction velocity: 319 median days on market indicates extended time to sell compared with typical fast-turn markets, which may suggest moderate negotiating leverage for buyers and pricing friction for sellers.

  3. Supply appears relatively constrained in the analyzed sample, supporting the use of $214 median price per square foot as a representative recent sale benchmark for valuing SFR and condo listings in the submarket; this level of per‑square‑foot pricing may help underwrite comp analyses for underwritten listings. neutral market temperature suggests neither strong seller nor buyer control.

  4. Rental fundamentals remain supportive for investors: $880 median market rent combined with a up rent year-over-year trend suggests continued demand for rental housing even as sale prices show downward pressure; interest rate pressure is moderate and current mortgage pricing context — 30‑year fixed rates at 6.37% versus recent dip to 5.87% for some originations — may keep some owner‑occupiers and investors cautious about refinancing or new purchases.


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

8577 Highland Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
Top Sale

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

2 beds
2 baths
1,395 sqft
$335,000
Mar 1, 2026
$240/sqft/sqft
85 days on market
8320 Highland Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
Market Benchmark

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

2 beds
2 baths
1,501 sqft
$310,000
Mar 1, 2026
$207/sqft/sqft
151 days on market
8538 Highland Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
Market Benchmark

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

2 beds
2 baths
1,395 sqft
$309,000
Jan 1, 2026
$222/sqft/sqft
307 days on market
14630 Penmore Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269
Market Benchmark

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

2 beds
2 baths
1,338 sqft
$297,000
Dec 1, 2025
$222/sqft/sqft
227 days on market
2924 Zion Renaissance Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,176 sqft
$205,000
Dec 1, 2025
$174/sqft/sqft
633 days on market
2924 Zion Renaissance Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,176 sqft
$205,000
Dec 1, 2025
$174/sqft/sqft
633 days on market
5557 Seths Dr # 905, Charlotte, NC 28269
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,040 sqft
$199,000
Feb 1, 2026
$191/sqft/sqft
5557 Seths Dr # 905, Charlotte, NC 28269
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,040 sqft
$199,000
Feb 1, 2026
$191/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

-$461/mo
28269 Avg Rent
28269 Cost to Own
Rent$1,700
Own$2,161

20% down, 6.3% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

28269 Avg nightly rate
28269 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$155/night
Occupancy173 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 5/1/2026

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