The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28211 sells for about $859,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 28211 — Charlotte
The 28211 housing market remains balanced with a median sale price of $859,000, reflecting steady demand for high-end residential properties. While inventory is limited, the market is not experiencing the extreme competition seen in previous years, allowing for more measured negotiations. Note that some specific demographic and historical tax figures were sourced from available census and assessor data, while others were omitted where not explicitly published for this ZCTA.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking proximity to major employment hubs and top-tier schools. It is less suited for budget-conscious renters or first-time buyers due to the high barrier to entry.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 5.2% — 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 8.4%/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 6.1%/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 28211, Mecklenburg County NC
Crime rates in the 28211 area are generally lower than the Charlotte city-wide average, with property crime being the primary concern. The area is considered one of the safer residential pockets within the inner-suburban ring of Charlotte.
The area is served by highly-rated schools within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, with several public and private options consistently ranking among the top in the region.
The area faces standard regional risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and high winds, but is not located in a high-risk flood zone. Property insurance premiums are stable relative to the broader North Carolina market.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the SouthPark commercial district and the Uptown Charlotte employment core. Ongoing redevelopment of older residential stock into luxury housing continues to define the local landscape.
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.
Residents benefit from direct access to major thoroughfares like Providence Road and Sharon Amity Road, providing a 15-20 minute commute to Uptown Charlotte. Public transit options are limited, making the area highly car-dependent.
The area features extensive green space, including the McAlpine Creek Greenway and various community parks. Residents have immediate access to high-end shopping and dining at SouthPark Mall.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family homes and luxury apartments, with low vacancy rates. Short-term rental activity is present but regulated by city-wide ordinances.
The economy is anchored by the financial services, retail, and healthcare sectors, with significant employment concentration in the nearby SouthPark business district.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads connecting to I-485 and I-77. Public transit is primarily bus-based with limited frequency.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial corridors to support higher density.
Mecklenburg County conducts property revaluations periodically to ensure assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district taxes and standard municipal service districts.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the high replacement cost of luxury housing stock.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile for 28211.
- Carowinds4.49.4 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.314.3 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.514.4 mi
- Activate Games4.93.8 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.46 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.65.3 mi
- Spectrum Center4.54.8 mi
- Charlotte Motor Speedway4.714.3 mi
- Truliant Amphitheater4.412.1 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.714 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.74.8 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.55.1 mi
- Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen4.47.3 mi
- Freedom Park4.83.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.55 mi
- Optimist Hall4.75.1 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.74.8 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.55.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.55 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.96.8 mi
- Freedom Park4.83.3 mi
- CLT Airport overlook4.610.4 mi
- Romare Bearden Park4.65.2 mi
- Reedy Creek Nature Preserve4.88.2 mi
- McAlpine Creek Park4.73.2 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest4.48.6 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - University4.38.5 mi
- Puttery4.45 mi
- Tipsy Pickle4.86 mi
- Sunset Hills Golf Course3.911.1 mi
- SouthPark4.52.4 mi
- Charlotte Premium Outlets4.510 mi
- Carolina Place4.47.5 mi
- Camp North End4.66 mi
- Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline4.54.8 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.99.7 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.415.5 mi
- The Club CLT3.39.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A premier regional shopping destination featuring luxury retail and dining.
A major multi-use trail system providing extensive outdoor recreation.
A private golf and social club serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.