The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28226 sells for about $672,098, or $258 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.43%), a market in balance. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 28226 — Charlotte
The 28226 housing market remains stable with high demand for single-family homes, supported by the area's strong school ratings and proximity to the SouthPark business district. While year-over-year price growth has flattened slightly, the market maintains a low inventory level, keeping competition steady for well-priced properties. Buyers continue to prioritize quality and location, driving consistent activity in this affluent suburban enclave.
This ZIP is ideal for established families and professionals seeking proximity to the SouthPark business district, high-quality schools, and a suburban lifestyle with urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.5% — 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 6.4%/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 5.3%/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 28226, Mecklenburg County NC
Crime rates in the 28226 area are generally lower than the Charlotte city-wide average, with the community characterized by suburban safety profiles.
The area is served by highly-rated schools within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, consistently ranking among the top-performing in the region.
The area faces standard regional risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
The area benefits from its proximity to the SouthPark commercial district, a major employment and retail hub in Charlotte, driving steady demand for housing.
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 commute via I-485 or Providence Road to reach the Uptown Charlotte employment core, with average commute times reflecting typical suburban traffic patterns.
The area features extensive access to greenways, local parks like McAlpine Creek Park, and proximity to high-end shopping and dining in the SouthPark area.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family homes and luxury apartments, with limited vacancy pressure due to the area's desirability.
The economy is anchored by the SouthPark business district, which hosts numerous corporate offices, financial services, and high-end retail operations.
Transportation is primarily car-dependent, with major arterial roads like Providence Road and access to I-485 facilitating regional travel.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial centers near the SouthPark hub.
Mecklenburg County conducts periodic property revaluations to ensure assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Mecklenburg County and City of Charlotte tax jurisdictions, with standard utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and storm-related risks common in the Piedmont region.
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Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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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.
Large park with extensive walking trails and natural areas.
Private golf and social club serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).