Is Charlotte, NC 28226 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Charlotte housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Charlotte, NC 28226 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 161 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (27% then), homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $654,717. Overall, Charlotte is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Mecklenburg County, homes here sell faster than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Charlotte ranks #18 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Charlotte 28274 (0% sold over asking) or Charlotte 28202 (0% sold over asking), while Charlotte 28209 (31% sold over asking) and Charlotte 28270 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.