Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin Real Estate: YTD September 2026
Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin Real Estate Report
📈 YTD September 2026 vs YTD September 2025
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the Waxhaw, Weddington, and Marvin areas (28173 zip code), you’ll want to keep a close eye on the latest market trends. Known for luxury homes, top-rated schools, and a more suburban lifestyle just outside Charlotte, this area remains one of the most desirable in Union County.
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or planning to sell, here’s what you need to know about home prices, inventory, and local housing trends in through September 2026.
Waxhaw, Weddington and Marvin’s housing market during the first nine months of 2026 showed higher inventory, softer home sale prices and longer marketing times compared with the same period in 2025. Closed sales increased modestly, while additional inventory provided buyers with more choices and negotiating opportunities.
Data note: Figures represent year-to-date monthly averages for January–September of each year, not nine-month totals.
📊 Home Prices: Prices Continue to Soften
Median Sales Price (YTD September 2026): $699,329
↓ 3.83% from $727,213 in YTD September 2025
Average Sales Price (YTD September 2026): $842,922
↓ 7.29% from $909,224 in YTD September 2025
What it means: Both median and average home sale prices declined compared with the first nine months of 2025, with average prices showing a more substantial decrease. While these figures indicate softer pricing, they do not necessarily mean individual home values have declined by the same percentages. Changes in the mix of homes sold also influenced overall price averages.
⏱️ Market Pace: Homes Taking Longer To Sell
Average Days on Market: 51 days
↑ from 47 days in YTD September 2025 (+8.51%)
What it means: Homes spent approximately four additional days on the market compared with last year. With more properties available, sellers should be prepared for longer marketing times and recognize the importance of competitive pricing and effective marketing.
🏠 Inventory: More Homes, More Choices
New Listings (YTD September 2026): 1,163
↑ 5.15% from 1,106 in YTD September 2025
Active Inventory (YTD September 2026): 4,891 homes
↑ 11.44% from 4,389 homes in YTD September 2025
Months Supply of Inventory: 6.99 months
↑ from 5.93 months in YTD September 2025 (+17.88%)
What it means: New listings increased, while the number of homes available grew at an even faster pace. With nearly seven months of inventory, buyers had substantially more homes to choose from, while sellers faced increased competition from other listings.
👥 Buyer Demand: Increased
Homes Sold (YTD September 2026): 791
↑ 3.53% from 764 in YTD September 2025
What it means: Closed sales increased modestly compared with the same period last year, even as inventory expanded and homes took longer to sell. Sales activity remained active despite softer pricing and a slower market pace. More homes are selling and the market is absorbed a larger supply of available properties.
📈 List-To-Sale Price: Slight Decline
List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 98.36%
↓ from 98.75% in YTD September 2025 (-0.39 percentage points)
What it means: Sellers continued to receive an average of more than 98% of their asking prices, but the slight decline indicates that buyers gained some additional negotiating leverage. With inventory higher than last year, accurate pricing remains particularly important for sellers competing for buyer attention.
💲 Price per Square Foot: Continued Decline
$247 per square foot (YTD September 2026)
↓ 4.26% from $258 in YTD September 2025
What it means: The average sales price per square foot declined compared with last year, reinforcing the overall trend toward softer pricing. However, this measure can also be affected by differences in the size, age, condition and types of homes sold. It should not be interpreted as a uniform decline in individual property values.
🔑 Key Takeaways for the Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin Housing Market
For Sellers
- Competitive pricing is increasingly important as inventory continues to grow.
- More homes on the market mean greater competition for buyer attention.
- Preparing and marketing a home effectively remain essential.
- Average marketing times have increased compared with 2025.
- Sellers are receiving a slightly smaller percentage of their asking prices.
For Buyers
- The shift to a buyer’s market provides a more favorable environment for home shopping.
- A broader selection of homes allows buyers to be more selective about which properties meet their needs.
- Lower home sale prices may improve affordability, although financing costs remain an important consideration.
- Sellers continue to receive close to asking price, so buyers shouldn’t assume substantial discounts are available.
- Increased sales activity demonstrates that buyers are continuing to purchase homes despite changing market conditions.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in the Waxhaw, NC area, staying up-to-date on local trends is essential. Connecting with an experienced Waxhaw real estate agent is vital to navigate this evolving market with confidence!
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Did You Know…
… Weddington is ranked the 3rd best suburb to live in the Greater Charlotte area and the #1 best place to live in Union County?
… Marvin is ranked the 4th best suburb to live in the Greater Charlotte area and the #2 best best place to live in Union County?
… Waxhaw is ranked the 10th best suburb to live in the Greater Charlotte area and the 3rd best place to live in Union County?
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This Charlotte, North Carolina real estate update for Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin is provided by Nina Hollander, Coldwell Banker Realty, Greater Charlotte residential real expert and Waxhaw | Weddington | Marvin area specialist. I’ve been opening doors for Waxhaw area home buyers and sellers since 1999.
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