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 May 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

$414,482

$233/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$19,273(+4.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charlotte have sold for 4.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charlotte was $414,482 in May 2024, up 4.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $233.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $260.1K$275K
+5.7%
2 $290K$309.6K
+6.8%
3 $364.3K$379.1K
+4.1%
4 $493.5K$515.4K
+4.4%
5+ $769K$812.2K
+5.6%

Summary: Charlotte housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Matthews
+9.4%
Pineville
+6.4%
Charlotte
+4.9%
Riverbend Township
+4.0%
Huntersville
+2.8%

Housing Supply in Charlotte, NC

How many homes are available in Charlotte, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
3,9454,175+5.8%

Summary: The Charlotte real estate market had 4,175 homes for sale in May 2024, a 5.8% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 111128
+15.3%
2 540575
+6.5%
3 1,7661,806
+2.3%
4 1,0991,175
+6.9%
5+ 429491
+14.5%

Summary: The Charlotte housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1,0971,071-2.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

437 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

249 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

385 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. 40.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,071 homes were sold or pending in Charlotte in May 2024, down by 2.4% month-over-month. Of the 1,071 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 36% 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

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
27 Days23 Days-14.6%

Summary: Homes in Charlotte had an average of 23 days on market in May 2024, down by 14.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

833 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

162 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

64 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 May 2024, 1071 homes were sold in Charlotte; 78% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

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