Is Waxhaw, NC 28173 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Waxhaw is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 17% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 40% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #135 of 424 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Waxhaw housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Waxhaw, NC 28173 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 353 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 5% to $710,193. Overall, Waxhaw is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Union County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Waxhaw ranks #135 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Monroe 28112 (10% sold over asking) or Monroe 28110 (13% sold over asking), while Matthews 28104 (26% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Waxhaw real estate
Is Waxhaw a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Waxhaw, NC 28173 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Waxhaw?
The typical home went under contract in 52 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Waxhaw sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Waxhaw?
About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Union County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Waxhaw?
The median sale price was $710,193 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $231 per square foot.
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