Is Charlotte, NC 28269 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Charlotte housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Charlotte, NC 28269 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 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 350 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $366,092. Overall, Charlotte is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Mecklenburg County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Charlotte ranks #174 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 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.