Charlotte Region Real Estate Market Update: December 2024

Charlotte Region Real Estate Market Update: December 2024

As we close out 2024, the Charlotte region's real estate market has shown significant growth and resilience.

Here's a detailed look at the key metrics and trends that defined the market this past year.

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Overall Market Performance

 

New Listings: The region saw a 4.1% increase in new listings in December 2024 compared to December 2023, with a total of 2,112 new listings.

Year-to-date, new listings rose by 12.2%, reaching 44,025.

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Pending Sales: Pending sales increased by 8.7% in December 2024, totaling 2,107.

Year-to-date, pending sales saw a modest increase of 0.9%, with 34,254 transactions.

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Closed Sales: December 2024 closed sales were up by 12.6%, with 2,604 transactions. Year-to-date, closed sales remained stable with a slight increase of 0.1%, totaling 34,044.

Median Sales Price: The median sales price in December 2024 was $400,000, a 6.5% increase from December 2023. Year-to-date, the median sales price rose by 2.9%, reaching $405,000.

Average Sales Price: The average sales price in December 2024 was $494,079, up 7.0% from December 2023.

Year-to-date, the average sales price increased by 7.0%, reaching $510,936.

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Percent of Original List Price Received: Sellers received 95.3% of their original list price in December 2024, a slight decrease of 1.3% from the previous year.

Year-to-date, this metric saw a minor decline of 0.4%, with sellers receiving 97.1% of their original list price.

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Days on Market: Homes spent an average of 49 days on the market in December 2024, a 44.1% increase from December 2023. Year-to-date, the average days on market increased by 5.7%, reaching 37 days.

 

Inventory of Homes for Sale: The inventory of homes for sale increased by 28.1% in December 2024, totaling 6,071 homes.

The months' supply of inventory also rose by 23.5%, reaching 2.1 months.

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County-Specific Highlights

 

Mecklenburg County:

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  • New Listings: Up 4.3% in December 2024, with 876 new listings.
  • Closed Sales: Increased by 6.8%, totaling 1,142.

  • Median Sales Price: Rose by 8.5% to $445,000.

 

Union County:

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  • New Listings: Slight decrease of 0.6%, with 170 new listings.

  • Closed Sales: Significant increase of 30.8%, totaling 272.
  • Median Sales Price: Up 0.6% to $438,736.

 

Gaston County:

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  • New Listings: Decreased by 7.4%, with 250 new listings.

  • Closed Sales: Increased by 17.5%, totaling 275.
  • Median Sales Price: Up 4.8% to $315,000.

 

Iredell County:

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  • New Listings: Decreased by 31.9%, with 177 new listings.

  • Closed Sales: Increased by 10.6%, totaling 250.

  • Median Sales Price: Slight decrease of 0.8% to $390,000.

 

Cabarrus County:

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  • New Listings: Decreased by 10.4%, with 180 new listings.

  • Closed Sales: Increased by 18.5%, totaling 231.
  • Median Sales Price: Up 10.0% to $385,000.

 

York County, SC:

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  • New Listings: Increased by 22.6%, with 266 new listings.

  • Closed Sales: Increased by 11.9%, totaling 300.
  • Median Sales Price: Up 3.1% to $371,000.

 

Lancaster County, SC:

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  • New Listings: Increased by 26.0%, with 126 new listings.

  • Closed Sales: Increased by 31.2%, totaling 122.
  • Median Sales Price: Remained stable at $385,000.

Conclusion

The Charlotte region's real estate market has demonstrated robust growth and stability throughout 2024.

With increases in new listings, closed sales, and median sales prices, the market remains strong and competitive.

​ As we move into 2025, we anticipate continued growth and opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the region. 

Stay tuned for more updates and insights into the Charlotte real estate market. If you have any questions or need assistance with your real estate needs, feel free to reach out to our team of experts.

 

Data Source: Canopy MLS, Inc. Report provided by the Canopy Realtor® Association.

Report © 2025 ShowingTime Plus, LLC.

 

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