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Cornelius Real Estate

Cornelius

Cornelius market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Cornelius, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.

Median list price
$549,500
Median sale price (12mo)
$450,000
Avg. days on market
91 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Year over year
+5.2%

Currently for sale in Cornelius

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Recently sold in Cornelius

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

Sold 4 days ago
$195,000
Listed at $199,000
Cornelius, 28031
1 bd·1 ba·664 sqft
Sold 4 days ago
$1,400,000
Listed at $1,575,000
Cornelius, 28031
5 bd·3.5 ba·3,895 sqft
Sold 1 wk ago
$425,000
Cornelius, 28031
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,706 sqft
Sold 1 wk ago
$750,000
Listed at $799,000
Cornelius, 28031
3 bd·2 ba·1,383 sqft
Sold 1 wk ago
$2,870,000
Listed at $2,995,000
Cornelius, 28031
5 bd·5 ba·5,348 sqft
Sold 1 wk ago
$444,531
Listed at $448,000
Cornelius, 28031
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,886 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in Cornelius

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

Walkability

Blended score for Cornelius'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).

84
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
97 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks6
Schools7
Transit stops2
Pharmacies8

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
J.V. Washam Elementary
0.89 mi away · Grades 0-5
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
861
Student:teacher ratio
15.9:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Middle
Bailey Middle
2.57 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
1,370
Student:teacher ratio
17.3:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
High
Cato Middle College High School
16.5 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

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

27 min
typical drive time
19.4 mi
distance
28 min
with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Cornelius, from Concord Regional Airport.

Clear
84°F
Clear

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Cornelius real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Cornelius right now?+

There are currently 202 active listings in Cornelius, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Cornelius?+

The median list price for active listings in Cornelius is $549,500. Homes are spending an average of 91 days on market.

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

Median closed-sale prices in Cornelius have risen 5.2% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Cornelius?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Cornelius are The Peninsula, none, Admirals Quarters.

What schools serve Cornelius?+

The closest public schools to Cornelius's center are J.V. Washam Elementary, Bailey Middle, Cato Middle College High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Cornelius walkable?+

Cornelius's center has a walkability score of 84 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Cornelius?+

The typical drive from Cornelius's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 27 minutes (19.4 miles).

Listing data provided by Doorify MLS, Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: September 5, 2026. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.