The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28213 sells for about $513,316, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 28213 — Charlotte
The 28213 housing market remains stable, driven by consistent demand from university-related residents and commuters. While inventory is tight, the market is seeing a moderate share of price adjustments as buyers remain price-sensitive in the current interest rate environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for university-affiliated renters, first-time homebuyers seeking proximity to the University City employment hub, and investors looking for rental demand.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 2.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
26% 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 4.8% · poverty 14.2% — 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 11.4%/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 8.9%/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 28213, Mecklenburg County NC
Crime rates in the 28213 area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in this part of Charlotte.
Schools serving the area are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, which features a mix of magnet and traditional neighborhood schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near creek beds.
The area benefits from proximity to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the University City business corridor, which serves as a major employment and development hub.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-85 and I-485 providing connections to the Charlotte central business district.
The area features access to local parks and greenways, including proximity to the Reedy Creek Nature Preserve and various shopping centers along the University City corridor.
The rental market is active due to the proximity of the university, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes experiencing steady demand.
The economy is anchored by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the surrounding University City business district, which hosts numerous corporate offices and retail centers.
The area is served by the LYNX Blue Line light rail extension, providing transit access to Uptown Charlotte.
Ongoing mixed-use development projects are concentrated near the university campus and the light rail stations.
Mecklenburg County performs property revaluations periodically to ensure assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common in the Piedmont region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Carowinds4.417.8 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.34.9 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.57.9 mi
- Activate Games4.910.6 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.47.9 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.68.4 mi
- Spectrum Center4.57.8 mi
- Charlotte Motor Speedway4.74.8 mi
- Truliant Amphitheater4.42.6 mi
- Carolina Renaissance Festival4.610.4 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.34.9 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.78.2 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.57.9 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.57.7 mi
- Freedom Park4.89.5 mi
- Optimist Hall4.76.9 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.78.2 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.57.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.58.4 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.912.4 mi
- Freedom Park4.89.5 mi
- Frank Liske Park4.87.8 mi
- Romare Bearden Park4.68.1 mi
- Reedy Creek Nature Preserve4.82.1 mi
- McAlpine Creek Park4.79.7 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - University4.32.4 mi
- Puttery4.49.6 mi
- Tipsy Pickle4.86.7 mi
- Sunset Hills Golf Course3.99.1 mi
- Skybrook Golf Club4.48.4 mi
- Concord Mills4.45.4 mi
- SouthPark4.511.4 mi
- Northlake Mall4.38.2 mi
- Camp North End4.66.8 mi
- Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline4.59.6 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.913.8 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.46.2 mi
- The Club CLT3.313.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large nature preserve with hiking trails and wildlife viewing.
Major commercial corridor with dining and retail options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.