Charlotte, NC · 216 active listings

28278 Real Estate

Homes for sale in ZIP code 28278 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Live MLS listings, recent sales, and market stats for this ZIP, refreshed daily.

Charlotte

ZIP 28278 market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for ZIP 28278, refreshed nightly.

Median list price
$558,250
Median sale price (12mo)
$475,000
Avg. days on market
72 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Year over year
+8.0%

Currently for sale in 28278

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Recently sold in 28278

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

Sold 4 days ago
$1,334,484
Charlotte, 28278
6 bd·6.5 ba·4,402 sqft
Sold 4 days ago
$650,000
Listed at $669,000
Charlotte, 28278
3 bd·2 ba·2,663 sqft
Sold 5 days ago
$420,000
Listed at $425,000
Charlotte, 28278
3 bd·2 ba·2,236 sqft
Sold 5 days ago
$655,000
Listed at $675,000
Charlotte, 28278
4 bd·3.5 ba·3,781 sqft
Sold 6 days ago
$328,000
Listed at $330,000
Charlotte, 28278
3 bd·2 ba·1,209 sqft
Sold 6 days ago
$587,500
Listed at $625,000
Charlotte, 28278
5 bd·4.5 ba·3,408 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in 28278

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

Walkability

Blended score for ZIP 28278's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

62
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks1
Schools5
Transit stops11
Pharmacies9

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Winget Park Elementary
1.06 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
652
Student:teacher ratio
15.5:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Middle
Southwest Middle School
0.95 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
1,328
Student:teacher ratio
17.0:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
High
Cato Middle College High School
18.55 mi away · Grades 11-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
166
Student:teacher ratio
41.5:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Commute from Charlotte

Real drive time from Charlotte's center to Downtown Charlotte.

6 min
typical drive time
1.5 mi
distance

Current Weather

Live conditions in Charlotte, from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

Clear
84°F
Clear

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ZIP 28278 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28278 right now?+

There are currently 216 active listings in ZIP 28278, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28278?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28278 is $558,250. Homes are spending an average of 72 days on market.

Is ZIP 28278's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28278 have risen 8.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28278?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28278 are The Palisades, River District Westrow, none.

What schools serve ZIP 28278?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28278's center are Winget Park Elementary, Southwest Middle School, Cato Middle College High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28278 walkable?+

ZIP 28278's center has a walkability score of 62 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 28278?+

The typical drive from Charlotte's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 6 minutes (1.5 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 7 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.