The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28269 sells for about $353,571, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.76% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,710 a month.
ZIP 28269 — Charlotte
The 28269 housing market is currently balanced, with a median home value of approximately $341,700 and a median listing price of $353,571. Market activity has slowed slightly compared to previous years, reflected in a median of 50 days on market and a 2.76% year-over-year decline in listing prices. The area remains attractive to families and professionals due to its proximity to the University City employment hub and stable economic fundamentals.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to Charlotte's major employment hubs, offering a mix of established and newer housing stock.
Median prices moved down 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
29% 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 2.3% · poverty 8.8% — 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 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 28269, Mecklenburg County NC
The area is served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which maintains a diverse portfolio of magnet and neighborhood schools with varying performance ratings.
The region faces standard risks for the North Carolina Piedmont, including occasional severe thunderstorms and localized flooding, with insurance premiums trending upward due to regional climate exposure.
The area benefits from its proximity to the University City employment hub and ongoing infrastructure improvements along the I-77 and I-485 corridors.
Property taxes are levied by Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte, with additional special district taxes for fire and municipal services; there are no state-level property taxes.
Residents typically commute via I-77 or I-485 to reach the Charlotte central business district, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 23.7 minutes.
The ZIP features access to local parks and greenways, with proximity to shopping and dining hubs in the University City area and Northlake Mall.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by proximity to the university and employment centers, with current rent growth showing signs of cooling.
The local economy is anchored by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the surrounding University City research and business park, with a strong mix of education, healthcare, and professional services.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-77 and I-485, with access to CATS bus services connecting to the broader Charlotte transit network.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use projects near the University City light rail extension and continued residential expansion in the northern reaches of the ZIP.
Mecklenburg County utilizes a mass appraisal system with periodic revaluations to determine property tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to Mecklenburg County and City of Charlotte tax jurisdictions, with specific fire service districts and school district levies.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by national trends in catastrophe modeling and local weather-related risk assessments.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZipCodeDex based on ACS 2024 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Carowinds4.418 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.35.2 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.53 mi
- Activate Games4.914.1 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.47.3 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.68.1 mi
- Spectrum Center4.57.9 mi
- Charlotte Motor Speedway4.76.5 mi
- Truliant Amphitheater4.45 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.712.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.35.2 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.78.3 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.712.5 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.53 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.57.7 mi
- Optimist Hall4.77.2 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.78.3 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.57.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.58.3 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.911.8 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.712.5 mi
- Freedom Park4.810.2 mi
- CLT Airport overlook4.611.9 mi
- Birkdale Village4.68.8 mi
- Frank Liske Park4.810.4 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - University4.33.7 mi
- Puttery4.49.5 mi
- Tipsy Pickle4.86.4 mi
- Sunset Hills Golf Course3.95.3 mi
- Skybrook Golf Club4.45.4 mi
- Concord Mills4.44.9 mi
- SouthPark4.512.9 mi
- Northlake Mall4.33.2 mi
- Camp North End4.66.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline4.59.6 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.912 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.45.7 mi
- The Club CLT3.311.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination serving the northern Charlotte area.
Extensive trail system providing outdoor recreation and connectivity.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).