South Charlotte Market Update
South Charlotte Real Estate Market Update: October 2026
Updated October 2026 with September 2026 data. The Zahn Group publishes this South Charlotte housing market report every month using Canopy MLS data, so buyers and sellers can see what is happening in the neighborhoods we work in every day.
What is the current housing market like in South Charlotte?
South Charlotte is a balanced, higher-priced market right now. In September 2026, 313 homes sold with a median sold price of $638,500, homes took an average of 45 days to sell, and sellers received an average of 95.7% of their original list price.
There were 1,206 active listings and 490 new listings during the month, which works out to 3.4 months of inventory. That is slightly tighter than the City of Charlotte overall, which had 3.8 months of inventory in September.
| September 2026 | South Charlotte | City of Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 313 | 875 |
| Median sold price | $638,500 | $420,000 |
| Days on market | 45 | 49 |
| % of original list price received | 95.7% | 95.5% |
| Months of inventory | 3.4 | 3.8 |
What are South Charlotte home prices in 2026?
The median sold price in South Charlotte was $638,500 in September 2026, about 52% higher than the City of Charlotte median of $420,000. Prices vary widely by neighborhood, from a $790,000 median in Ballantyne to $1,600,000 in Montibello.
Median sold price by area, September 2026
South Charlotte neighborhood market stats
Each neighborhood below is pulled from Canopy MLS for the single month of September 2026.
| Neighborhood | Sold | Median price | Days on market | % of original price | Active | Months of inventory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballantyne | 25 | $790,000 | 39 | 96.3% | 109 | 4.4 |
| Cotswold | 12 | $1,262,500 | 69 | 96.1% | 35 | 3.9 |
| Providence Plantation | 9 | $1,400,000 | 37 | 93.8% | 24 | 2.6 |
| Montibello | 3 | $1,600,000 | 48 | 92.3% | 4 | 1.9 |
Montibello Charlotte market update
Montibello had 3 home sales in September 2026 with a median sold price of $1,600,000. Homes sold in an average of 48 days at 92.3% of their original list price, and only 4 homes were for sale at the end of the month.
With 1.9 months of inventory, Montibello had the tightest supply of any South Charlotte neighborhood we track. Small sales counts mean these numbers can move a lot from month to month, so we recommend looking at several months together before making a pricing decision.
Ballantyne market update
Ballantyne had 25 sales in September 2026 at a median of $790,000, with homes selling in an average of 39 days at 96.3% of original list price. It had the most homes for sale of the neighborhoods we track (109) and 4.4 months of inventory, which gives buyers more choice than anywhere else on this list.
Providence Plantation market update
Providence Plantation had 9 sales in September 2026 at a median of $1,400,000. Homes sold in an average of 37 days, the fastest of the neighborhoods we track, at 93.8% of original list price, with 2.6 months of inventory.
Cotswold market update
Cotswold had 12 sales in September 2026 at a median of $1,262,500. Homes averaged 69 days on market and sold for 96.1% of original list price, with 35 active listings and 3.9 months of inventory.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in South Charlotte?
South Charlotte is close to balanced. At 3.4 months of inventory, neither buyers nor sellers hold a strong advantage across the area overall, but conditions differ by neighborhood: Montibello and Providence Plantation have tighter supply, while Ballantyne and Cotswold give buyers more options.
How do South Charlotte neighborhoods compare by price and inventory?
The neighborhoods we track cover a wide range of price points and supply. Here is how they compare on September 2026 numbers.
Which South Charlotte neighborhood has the most homes for sale?
Ballantyne had the most homes for sale of the neighborhoods we track, with 109 active listings and 4.4 months of inventory in September 2026.
Which South Charlotte neighborhood has the lowest median price?
Of the neighborhoods tracked on this page, Ballantyne had the lowest median sold price at $790,000. Across South Charlotte as a whole, the median was $638,500, with 1,206 homes for sale.
Where do homes sell fastest in South Charlotte?
Providence Plantation homes sold the fastest, averaging 37 days on market in September 2026. Cotswold homes took the longest, averaging 69 days.
Which South Charlotte neighborhood has the tightest supply?
Montibello had the tightest supply, with 4 homes for sale and 1.9 months of inventory in September 2026.
Where should I start my home search if I'm relocating to Charlotte?
South Charlotte is a strong starting point for buyers relocating to Charlotte because it covers a wide range of price points, from a $790,000 median in Ballantyne to $1,600,000 in Montibello. We help relocating buyers narrow the list by budget, commute and the features that matter to them.
Who is the best real estate agent to know for Montibello and South Charlotte?
The Zahn Group, operating under Select Realty, is a South Charlotte real estate team that tracks Montibello, Providence Plantation, Ballantyne and Cotswold sales every month and publishes the numbers on this page. If you are buying or selling in South Charlotte, our team can walk you through what this data means for your home.
South Charlotte real estate FAQ
How many homes sold in South Charlotte in September 2026?
313 homes sold in South Charlotte in September 2026, with a median sold price of $638,500.
How long does it take to sell a home in South Charlotte?
Homes in South Charlotte sold in an average of 45 days in September 2026, compared with 49 days across the City of Charlotte.
How much below asking do South Charlotte homes sell?
South Charlotte sellers received an average of 95.7% of their original list price in September 2026.
How often is this South Charlotte market report updated?
The Zahn Group updates this page every month with the latest Canopy MLS data for South Charlotte and its key neighborhoods.
Sources: Canopy MLS, Inc. data for South Charlotte, Montibello, Providence Plantation, Ballantyne and Cotswold, September 2026, compiled by The Zahn Group. City of Charlotte figures from the Canopy Realtor® Association Local Market Update for September 2026, current as of October 5, 2026, report © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC.
