The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28270 sells for about $695,000, or $264 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,763 a month.
ZIP 28270 — Charlotte
The 28270 market is experiencing a cooling phase compared to the peak competitive years, characterized by a slight year-over-year price decrease and a return to more balanced supply levels. While homes continue to sell near list price, the increase in days on market suggests buyers are exercising more leverage, driven by elevated interest rates and broader regional market normalization.
Ideally suited for established families and professionals seeking high-quality public schools and proximity to major employment hubs in South Charlotte.
Median prices moved down 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 6.2% — 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 6.8%/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 6.4%/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 28270, Mecklenburg County, NC
Reported crime trends in 28270 are consistently lower than the broader Charlotte-Mecklenburg regional averages, positioning the area as a stable, lower-risk residential enclave within the city.
The ZIP is served by highly regarded public schools, notably Providence High School and McKee Road Elementary, which frequently rank in the top percentiles of North Carolina’s public school system for proficiency and student performance.
The area operates under standard Mecklenburg County insurance-climate protocols; properties are generally not in high-risk zones, though standard North Carolina wind and storm-mitigation insurance coverage is recommended.
Development is driven by the strength of the Charlotte regional economy, which is anchored by major healthcare (Atrium Health) and financial (Bank of America, Truist) sectors.
Taxation is governed by Mecklenburg County and City of Charlotte levies; there are no unique, independent taxing jurisdictions reported at the ZIP-code level that deviate from the county-wide assessment structure.
Residents primarily commute via personal vehicle to the Uptown Charlotte employment core; accessibility is facilitated by major thoroughfares like Providence Road and I-485.
The area features robust access to local greenways, golf clubs, and high-end shopping/dining districts centered around the Providence and Arboretum corridors.
Rental market depth is moderate; inventory primarily consists of professional-managed multi-family units and some single-family investor rentals.
Anchored by professional services, finance, and healthcare systems serving the larger Charlotte metropolitan area.
The area is primarily auto-dependent with access to I-485 and major arterial roads connecting to Uptown Charlotte.
Growth is focused on residential infill and the modernization of existing retail corridors to accommodate rising density.
Mecklenburg County utilizes a mass appraisal system with periodic revaluations to determine property tax assessments.
Part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district; no special municipal utility districts (MUDs) are present.
Properties are in standard insurance risk zones; coverage is standard for the North Carolina Piedmont region.
North Carolina continues to see positive net domestic migration, particularly into the Charlotte metropolitan area.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
North Carolina requires sellers to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28270 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.
- Carowinds4.49.6 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.317.7 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.518.5 mi
- Activate Games4.92.9 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.410 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.69.2 mi
- Spectrum Center4.58.9 mi
- Charlotte Motor Speedway4.717.5 mi
- Truliant Amphitheater4.415.4 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.717.3 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.78.7 mi
- Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen4.44.2 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.59.2 mi
- Freedom Park4.87 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.59 mi
- Optimist Hall4.79.2 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.78.7 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.59.2 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.59 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.99.6 mi
- Freedom Park4.87 mi
- Romare Bearden Park4.69.2 mi
- Reedy Creek Nature Preserve4.811.2 mi
- McAlpine Creek Park4.73.3 mi
- Park Road Park4.65.3 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest4.410.3 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - University4.312.3 mi
- Puttery4.48.6 mi
- Tipsy Pickle4.810.1 mi
- Leatherman Golf Learning Center4.68.6 mi
- SouthPark4.54.4 mi
- Charlotte Premium Outlets4.512 mi
- Carolina Place4.46.2 mi
- Camp North End4.610.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline4.58.4 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.912.7 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.419 mi
- The Club CLT3.312.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park with extensive greenway trails and wildlife habitat.
Private golf and social club serving the local community.
Major regional shopping and dining hub located within the ZIP.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).