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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Charlotte is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

Since last year, Charlotte has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Charlotte is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Charlotte, NC

How much do homes in Charlotte, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$418,467

$237/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$18,313(+4.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charlotte have sold for 4.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charlotte was $418,467 in September 2024, up 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $237.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $265K$288.2K
+8.8%
2 $293.4K$311.1K
+6.1%
3 $365.3K$381.6K
+4.5%
4 $495K$527.6K
+6.6%
5+ $731.2K$853.9K
+16.8%

Summary: Charlotte housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Riverbend Township
+8.0%
Pineville
+5.7%
Charlotte
+4.6%
Matthews
+4.5%
Huntersville
+1.9%

Housing Supply in Charlotte, NC

How many homes are available in Charlotte, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4,1914,298+2.6%

Summary: The Charlotte real estate market had 4,298 homes for sale in September 2024, a 2.6% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 114125
+9.6%
2 588608
+3.4%
3 1,9441,959
+0.8%
4 1,1061,144
+3.4%
5+ 439462
+5.2%

Summary: The Charlotte housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1,004843-16.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

446 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

230 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

167 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Charlotte, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 843 homes were sold or pending in Charlotte in September 2024, down by 16.0% month-over-month. Of the 843 sold homes, 53% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Charlotte, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Charlotte, NC?

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
23 Days32 Days+42.5%

Summary: Homes in Charlotte had an average of 32 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 42.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

523 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

238 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

71 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Charlotte are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During September 2024, 843 homes were sold in Charlotte; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 14 Days Ago

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