Mike Hege's Market Report
Charlotte, NC
Single-Family Homes
Pridemore Team at Compass | 704-491-9445 | mike.hege@compass.com
Charlotte, NC
Mon May 11 2026
This week the median list price for Charlotte, NC is $510,000 with the market action index hovering around 42. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 41. Inventory has increased to 1,600.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Slight Seller's Advantage
Market Narrative
Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $510,000 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $519,950 | |
| Per Square Foot | $247 | |
| Average Days on Market | 78 | |
| Median Days on Market | 42 | |
| Price Decreased | 44% | |
| Price Increased | 2% | |
| Relisted | 5% | |
| Inventory | 1,600 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 42 | |
| Slight Seller's Advantage | ||
The market plateau is seen across the price and value. The price per square foot and median list price have both been reasonably stagnant. Watch the Market Action Index for persistent changes as a leading indicator before the market moves from these levels.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,299,849 | 3,803 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 4 | 4 | 14 | 46 | 48 | 35 |
| $600,000 | 2,584 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 4 | 2.5 | 20 | 50 | 48 | 42 |
| $434,995 | 1,984 | 8,000 - 10,000 sqft | 4 | 2.5 | 24 | 55 | 77 | 42 |
| $324,899 | 1,391 | 8,000 - 10,000 sqft | 3 | 2 | 42 | 39 | 68 | 49 |