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Charlotte-Area Condos and Townhomes Offer Lower Median Prices as Inventory Grows

October 30, 2026 Condominiums and townhomes offered lower median purchase prices than single-family homes across the Charlotte region in September, according to Canopy Realtor® Association’s report published October 23. The regional median sales price was $292,000 for condominiums and $349,430 for townhomes, compared with $420,000 for single-family homes. Condo prices declined 2.7% from a year earlier, while townhome prices decreased 1.6%. Available inventory also expanded. Condominium inventory increased 14.2% year over year, and townhome inventory rose 14.8%. Supply reached 6.2 months for condos and 4.5 months for townhomes, compared with 3.6 months for single-family homes. Canopy’s analysis identifies attached housing as a segment offering buyers more choices and access to different price points. Greater availability can provide more opportunities to compare properties and potentially negotiate terms, although conditions vary by community and property. These figures describe the broader Charlotte region’s existing-home market. They are separate from statistics covering only the City of Charlotte and do not establish the value of an individual property.

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