The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28101 sells for about $342,000, or $237 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $875 a month.
ZIP 28101 — McAdenville
The housing market in 28101 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand, driven by its desirable location near Charlotte. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, though the limited number of listings keeps sales volume low. Buyers are primarily attracted to the area's historic charm and community amenities.
This ZIP is ideal for commuters seeking a small-town atmosphere within reach of Charlotte, as well as families attracted to the historic character and community-focused environment.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — 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 7.1%/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 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 28101, Gaston County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
McAdenville is generally considered a safe, small-town community with low reported crime rates compared to the broader Charlotte metropolitan area.
The area is served by Gaston County Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the regional educational landscape.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding, though it is not in a high-risk coastal zone.
McAdenville is known as 'Christmas Town USA,' with economic momentum driven by its proximity to the Charlotte metropolitan employment core and ongoing residential interest in historic mill-town revitalization.
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.
Located approximately 15 miles west of Charlotte, residents primarily commute via I-85, which provides direct access to the Charlotte employment hub.
The area features the South Fork Catawba River, extensive greenway trails, and proximity to the historic downtown district with local shopping and dining.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, with most units consisting of single-family homes or small-scale multi-family conversions.
The economy is heavily influenced by the broader Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord MSA, with major employment sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services.
Primary transit is via private vehicle on I-85; public transit options are limited, relying on regional bus connections to Charlotte.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the preservation of historic districts to maintain the town's unique character.
Parcels are subject to Gaston County property taxes and the Gaston County School District levy.
Standard North Carolina property insurance market; premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to the river.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28101 profile.
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.
- Carowinds4.412.9 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.516.3 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.412.6 mi
- Victory Lane Indoor Karting4.513.1 mi
- Spare Time Pineville4.415.8 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.612.6 mi
- Spectrum Center4.513.4 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.74 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.713.2 mi
- Charlotte Convention Center4.513 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.74 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.512.9 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.910.3 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.56 mi
- Pins Mechanical Co4.512.2 mi
- Optimist Hall4.714 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.713.2 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.513.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.512.9 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.910.3 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.74 mi
- CLT Airport overlook4.66.6 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.56 mi
- Romare Bearden Park4.612.9 mi
- McDowell Nature Preserve4.711.2 mi
- Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club4.516.7 mi
- Safe Harbor Kings Point4.617.4 mi
- Tailrace Marina4.53.6 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Cornelius, NC (Lake Norman)4.917.2 mi
- Safe Harbor Westport4.515 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest4.410.1 mi
- Puttery4.412.3 mi
- Sunset Hills Golf Course3.911.2 mi
- Leatherman Golf Learning Center4.611.2 mi
- Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course4.411.4 mi
- Charlotte Premium Outlets4.58.3 mi
- Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline4.512.4 mi
- Charlotte Regional Farmers Market4.610.3 mi
- Harris Teeter4.512.3 mi
- The Barnyard Flea Markets4.39.2 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.97.3 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.422.1 mi
- The Club CLT3.37.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major community hub providing fitness and recreational facilities.
Scenic walking and biking paths along the South Fork Catawba River.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.