📈 Waxhaw, NC Housing Market Update
September 2025 Trends & Insights
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Waxhaw, NC, staying on top of the latest housing market trends is essential. The 28173 zip code, known for its beautiful neighborhoods, desirable location and top schools, continues to attract buyers—however, shifting prices and inventory levels are shaping the market in new ways.
In September 2025, Waxhaw home prices declined from both the prior month and August 2024, while closed sales increased. Inventory rose compared with last year, but new listings fell to their lowest level in five months.
WAXHAW REAL ESTATE SEPTEMBER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
📈 Pricing Trends
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Median Sales Price: $727,852 in September 2025.
Flat compared with August 2025.
Up 12.16% year-over-year from $648,950 in September 2024.
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Average Sales Price: $907,689.
Up 7.49% from $844,454 in August 2025.
Up 19.67% from $758,495 in September 2024.
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Price per Square Foot: $259.
Up 4.86% from $247 in August 2025.
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Even with September 2024.
👉 Overall, prices reached their highest levels in three years, signaling ongoing value growth despite some market softening.
🏠 Inventory & Listings
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New Listings: 97.
Up 5.43% from 92 in August 2025.
Up 19.75% from 81 in September 2024.
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Active Inventory: 530 homes.
Slightly lower than August (543).
Up nearly 14% year-over-year from 465 in September 2024.
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Months Supply of Inventory (MSI): 7.16 months.
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Higher inventory compared with 2024, indicating more balance and buyer options.
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👉 The Waxhaw market is shifting closer to a balanced/buyer-favored environment, though prices remain strong.
🔄 Sales Activity
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Properties Sold: 74.
Down 27.45% from 102 in August.
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Up 15.62% from 64 in September 2024.
👉 Although sales dipped sharply month-over-month, year-over-year activity still shows stronger buyer participation than in 2024.
⏱️ Days on Market
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Average Days on Market (DOM): 54 days.
Up 14.89% from 47 in August 2025.
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Up 134.78% from just 23 days in September 2024.
👉 Properties are taking more than twice as long to sell compared with last year, a clear indicator of slowing buyer urgency.
💵 Sales Price vs. List Price
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Sales-to-List Price Ratio: 97.88%.
Equal to August 2025.
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Down from 99.27% in September 2024.
👉 Buyers are negotiating more successfully with homes selling below list prices more often than last year.
📊 Key Takeaways For September 2025
Prices remain at record highs (median and average sales prices significantly above 2024).
Market activity is cooling: sales volume dropped from August, and homes are staying on the market much longer.
Inventory growth favors buyers: higher months supply of inventory and more listings provide greater choice and negotiating leverage.
Shift toward balance: the Waxhaw area is transitioning from a strong seller’s market in 2024 toward a more balanced or slightly buyer-friendly market in late 2025.
✅ Bottom Line: What This Means for Waxhaw Home Buyers & Sellers
The Waxhaw real estate market in September 2025 showed strong price resilience but slower buyer demand. With rising inventory and longer selling times, buyers may find more opportunities for negotiation, while sellers will need to price competitively to attract offers.
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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