The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28209 sells for about $827,000, or $459 per square foot.
Prices are up +22.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,700 a month.
ZIP 28209 — Charlotte
The 28209 housing market is highly competitive with significant year-over-year price appreciation. Several metrics, including population, income, and specific tax data, were not available at the ZIP level in the provided sources and are returned as null.
This ZIP is well-suited for professionals and families seeking proximity to Charlotte's major employment and retail hubs in SouthPark and South End.
Median prices moved up 22.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 6.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28209, Mecklenburg County NC
Crime rates in the 28209 area are generally lower than the Charlotte city-wide average, with property crime being the primary concern. The area is considered relatively safe compared to more urbanized sections of the city.
The area is served by highly-rated schools within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, often cited as a primary draw for families moving into the neighborhood.
The area faces standard urban climate risks, primarily localized flooding during heavy rain events; wildfire risk is negligible.
The area benefits from proximity to major employment hubs including South End, SouthPark, and Midtown, with significant commercial activity centered around the Park Road Shopping Center and Park Town Village.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
The ZIP offers convenient access to I-77 and is centrally located for commutes to Charlotte's primary employment cores in South End and SouthPark.
Residents have access to shopping and dining at Park Road Shopping Center and Park Town Village, with proximity to the amenities of the South End and SouthPark districts.
The rental market is highly competitive with a strong demand for modern apartment units, particularly near the light rail stations, keeping vacancy rates low.
The local economy is driven by proximity to the SouthPark and South End business districts, which host a mix of corporate offices, retail, and professional services.
The area is well-served by the LYNX Blue Line light rail and major arterial roads, facilitating efficient transit to the city's employment core.
Ongoing transit-oriented development projects are actively transforming the area's density and commercial footprint.
Mecklenburg County conducts periodic revaluations to ensure property assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and county tax districts, with no significant MUD/PID presence reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and storm-related risks common in the Piedmont region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level profiles.
- Carowinds4.47.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.314.7 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.513.3 mi
- Activate Games4.97.1 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.43.9 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.63.1 mi
- Spectrum Center4.53.1 mi
- Charlotte Motor Speedway4.715 mi
- Truliant Amphitheater4.412.8 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.710.8 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.710.8 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.72.8 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.53.4 mi
- Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen4.48.4 mi
- Freedom Park4.80.8 mi
- Optimist Hall4.73.9 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.72.8 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.53.4 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.52.9 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.93.5 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.710.8 mi
- Freedom Park4.80.8 mi
- CLT Airport overlook4.67.1 mi
- Romare Bearden Park4.63.2 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.511.8 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest4.45.8 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - University4.38.6 mi
- Puttery4.42.1 mi
- Tipsy Pickle4.84.6 mi
- Sunset Hills Golf Course3.99 mi
- SouthPark4.52.3 mi
- Charlotte Premium Outlets4.56.9 mi
- Carolina Place4.47 mi
- Northlake Mall4.311.9 mi
- Camp North End4.64.6 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.96.4 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.415.7 mi
- The Club CLT3.36.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local retail and dining anchor serving the surrounding neighborhoods.
A significant mixed-use retail and dining destination within the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.