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 March 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

$409,486

$230/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$14,709(+3.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charlotte have sold for 3.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charlotte was $409,486 in March 2024, up 3.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $230.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $256.7K$275K
+7.1%
2 $288.7K$306.8K
+6.3%
3 $365K$374.8K
+2.7%
4 $498.9K$504.3K
+1.1%
5+ $780.8K$756K
-3.2%

Summary: Charlotte housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Matthews
+13.7%
Pineville
+7.6%
Huntersville
+5.9%
Riverbend Township
+4.2%
Charlotte
+3.7%

Housing Supply in Charlotte, NC

How many homes are available in Charlotte, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
3,3543,689+10.0%

Summary: The Charlotte real estate market had 3,689 homes for sale in March 2024, a 10.0% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 95112
+17.9%
2 465519
+11.6%
3 1,5951,696
+6.3%
4 871982
+12.7%
5+ 328380
+15.9%

Summary: The Charlotte housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
880998+13.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

463 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

229 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

306 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. 46.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 998 homes were sold or pending in Charlotte in March 2024, up by 13.4% month-over-month. Of the 998 sold homes, 46% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 31% 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

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
44 Days31 Days-30.0%

Summary: Homes in Charlotte had an average of 31 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 30% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

695 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

191 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

112 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 March 2024, 998 homes were sold in Charlotte; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 23 Days Ago

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