The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28214 sells for about $442,083, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,696 a month.
ZIP 28214 — Charlotte
The 28214 housing market remains stable, characterized by steady demand for entry-level and mid-range single-family homes. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced by consistent buyer interest driven by the area's relative affordability compared to the Charlotte urban core.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options within reach of Charlotte's major employment hubs, including the airport and industrial districts.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 9.8% — 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 11.6%/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 11.6%/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 28214, Mecklenburg County NC
Crime rates in the 28214 area are generally consistent with broader Charlotte suburban trends, with property crime being the primary concern. Residents often report moderate safety levels compared to the urban core.
Schools serving the area are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, with performance ratings varying significantly by specific school site.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and ongoing residential expansion in the western Charlotte corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Mecklenburg County based on the fair market value of real estate, with additional municipal taxes levied by the City of Charlotte.
Commuters typically rely on I-485 and NC-16 to access Uptown Charlotte, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area features access to the Catawba River greenways, local community parks, and proximity to the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family homes, with vacancy rates remaining low due to the area's affordability relative to central Charlotte.
The economy is heavily influenced by the logistics, aviation, and manufacturing sectors, anchored by the proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-485 and I-85, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on suburban residential expansion and industrial park growth along the western Charlotte periphery.
Mecklenburg County conducts periodic property revaluations to ensure assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district taxes and municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common in the Piedmont region.
North Carolina continues to experience positive net domestic migration, with the Charlotte metro area serving as a primary destination.
North Carolina operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the power of sale clause in deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers, covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Carowinds4.412.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.315.8 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.510.5 mi
- Activate Games4.916.9 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.47.7 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.68 mi
- Spectrum Center4.58.7 mi
- Charlotte Motor Speedway4.717.1 mi
- Truliant Amphitheater4.415.3 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.71.9 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.71.9 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.78.6 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.510.5 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.58.5 mi
- Freedom Park4.89.8 mi
- Optimist Hall4.79 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.78.6 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.58.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.58.3 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.97.4 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.71.9 mi
- Freedom Park4.89.8 mi
- CLT Airport overlook4.64.1 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.59.2 mi
- Romare Bearden Park4.68.2 mi
- Tailrace Marina4.52.3 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest4.49.1 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - University4.311.6 mi
- Puttery4.48.1 mi
- Tipsy Pickle4.88.5 mi
- Sunset Hills Golf Course3.95.3 mi
- SouthPark4.512.3 mi
- Charlotte Premium Outlets4.58 mi
- Northlake Mall4.38.5 mi
- Camp North End4.68.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline4.58.3 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.94.8 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.416.2 mi
- The Club CLT3.34.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A world-class outdoor recreation facility featuring rafting, biking, and climbing.
Provides significant recreational boating and fishing opportunities for the region.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).