Market report, updated October 28, 2026

Kannapolis NC Real Estate Market Report – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

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Homes for sale in Kannapolis, NC — Mantle Realty

Kannapolis is rewriting its story—from mill-town heritage to a revitalized downtown and a research campus buzzing with new energy.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your home's value, understanding the Kannapolis market helps you make smarter moves.

Let's break it down.

What's Happening in Kannapolis NC

Home Prices: A refreshed downtown and steady growth have lifted interest across the board, from classic mill-village homes to new subdivisions—so where you shop really shapes the price.
Inventory: Supply stays competitive as buyers spill over from Charlotte and Concord, though fresh construction is adding options.
Days on Market: Well-priced homes with quick I-85 access move fast, and the most affordable listings often draw multiple looks.
Buyer Demand: Research-campus employees, Charlotte-area commuters, and first-time buyers seeking value all keep the market active.

Who's Moving to Kannapolis?

Kannapolis has become a magnet for buyers who want Charlotte-metro access at a friendlier price. The North Carolina Research Campus anchors a growing life-sciences scene, a reimagined downtown draws crowds to its ballpark and Main Street, and I-85 puts Concord, Charlotte, and the whole region within easy reach. Newcomers arrive from Charlotte, Concord, and out of state chasing jobs, value, and momentum.

Local moves keep the market humming, with families upsizing, empty-nesters simplifying, and longtime residents cashing in on rising equity.

Why This Market Report Matters

Kannapolis is its own micro-market in the fast-growing Rowan and Cabarrus corridor, and regional headlines can't capture what's happening on your block. The live numbers below show exactly what's active, under contract, and sold nearby.

Thinking about buying or selling in Kannapolis? We track this market daily, backed by real local numbers.

Let's talk about your goals and what's actually happening in the Kannapolis market—reach out to the Mantle Realty team anytime.

Market at a glance

Over the last 6 months, homes sold for 97.1% of list price in 83 days on average.

Average price, last 12 months

What sellers asked vs. what homes actually sold for, by closing month.

List · $323K Sold · $316K

$430K$380K$330K$280K

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Homes sold per month

Closed sales, last 12 months.

Sold tab (last 6 months) Earlier

91 O

50 N

83 D

60 J

45 F

81 M

90 A

110 M

97 J

77 J

82 A

81 S

Peak: 110 sales in May. Last month: 81.

Where the market stands

All homes in this report, by status.

Buyer's or seller's market?

Months it would take to sell every active home at the pace of the last 6 months.

4.4months of inventory

Seller's, under 4BalancedBuyer's, over 6

Supply and demand are roughly in balance in this market.

Average price by status

Active$420K

Under contract$387K

Sold$334K

Average days on market

Active117 days

Under contract115 days

Sold83 days

Browse homes by status

Choose a status to see its numbers, charts and listings.

Active homes

Currently for sale

Homes for sale 390

Average list price $420,492

Avg. days on market 117 days

Avg. price per ft² $214

Avg. living area 1,726 ft²

Avg. beds / baths 3.2 / 2.3

Charts and listings below cover the 250 highest-priced of 390 homes.

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

40 homes didn’t report living area and aren’t shown.

4 homes are larger or pricier than this chart’s scale and aren’t shown.

$1.5M$1M$500K$0

Price vs. living area: 206 homes plotted, up to $1.5M and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

How long homes have been listed

Number of homes by days on market.

74 0–30 days

86 31–90

54 91–180

23 181–365

13 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

40 homes didn’t report bedrooms and aren’t shown.

121 ≤3 bd

64 4 bd

22 5 bd

3 6 bd

0 7 bd

0 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

5049-3 Trinity Church Road$976

5049-1 Trinity Church Road$799

5049-2 Trinity Church Road$787

235 Misty Lane$576

2609 Woodsdale Street$567

3075 Lin Oaks Place$462

6005 Willowood Road$294

Active listings (250 of 390)

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	List price	$ / ft²	Days on market
6205 Stirewalt RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	—	—	—	$5,428,350	—	69 days
5049-2 Trinity Church RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	5	7	5,698	$4,488,400	$787	57 days
5049-1 Trinity Church RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	5	6	5,237	$4,185,400	$799	58 days
5049-3 Trinity Church RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	5	5	4,067	$3,969,500	$976	34 days
1500 Bethpage RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	—	—	—	$2,000,000	—	186 days
5049-3 Trinity Church RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	—	—	—	$1,999,500	—	76 days
3637 Richwood CircleKannapolis, NC 28081	6	7	6,136	$1,799,900	$293	120 days
5518 Mooresville RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	—	—	—	$1,700,000	—	1,758 days
5049-2 Trinity Church RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	—	—	—	$1,650,000	—	76 days
5049-1 Trinity Church RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	—	—	—	$1,650,000	—	77 days

Under contract homes

Pending and contingent sales

Homes under contract 35

Average list price $387,330

Avg. days on market 115 days

Avg. price per ft² $198 Based on 30 of 35 homes

Avg. living area 1,875 ft² Based on 30 of 35 homes

Avg. beds / baths 3.2 / 2.7

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

5 homes didn’t report living area and aren’t shown.

$1.5M$1M$500K$0

Price vs. living area: 30 homes plotted, up to $1.5M and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

Days on market before going under contract

Number of homes by days on market.

8 0–30 days

15 31–90

6 91–180

2 181–365

4 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

5 homes didn’t report bedrooms and aren’t shown.

21 ≤3 bd

7 4 bd

2 5 bd

0 6 bd

0 7 bd

0 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

2609 Woodsdale Street$567

488 Eddleman Road$234

410 W 18th Street Unit #54$225

397 18th W Street Unit #31$214

391 18th W Street Unit #30$211

379 18th W Street Unit #28$208

5471 Comiskey Alley$205

All under contract listings

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	List price	$ / ft²	Days on market
2609 Woodsdale StreetKannapolis, NC 28081	4	4	2,114	$1,200,000	$567	88 days
2609 Woodsdale StreetKannapolis, NC 28081	—	—	—	$1,200,000	—	88 days
203 E 29th StreetKannapolis, NC 28083	—	—	—	$675,000	—	244 days
633 Peacehaven RoadKannapolis, NC 28083	4	3	3,768	$668,000	$177	34 days
2775 Pinecliff DriveKannapolis, NC 28027	4	5	3,543	$659,000	$186	113 days
2805 Pinecliff DriveKannapolis, NC 28027	4	5	3,536	$645,000	$182	61 days
9993 Manor Vista TrailKannapolis, NC 28027	3	3	2,517	$495,990	$197	222 days
643 Hot Springs DriveKannapolis, NC 28081	5	3	2,306	$404,000	$175	65 days
4471 Trinity Church RoadKannapolis, NC 28081	—	—	—	$385,000	—	33 days
655 Hot Springs Drive Unit #220Kannapolis, NC 28081	5	3	2,306	$382,000	$165	20 days

Sold homes

Closed in the last 6 months

Homes sold 507

Average sold price $333,777

Avg. days to sell 83 days

Sold vs. list price 97.1%

Avg. price per ft² $199

Avg. living area 1,708 ft²

Charts and listings below cover the 250 highest-priced of 507 homes.

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

3 homes didn’t report living area and aren’t shown.

3 homes are larger or pricier than this chart’s scale and aren’t shown.

$900K$600K$300K$0

Price vs. living area: 244 homes plotted, up to $900K and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

How long homes took to sell

Number of homes by days on market.

11 0–30 days

149 31–90

61 91–180

27 181–365

2 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

3 homes didn’t report bedrooms and aren’t shown.

139 ≤3 bd

78 4 bd

25 5 bd

4 6 bd

0 7 bd

1 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

103 Dale Avenue$331

2273 Trail Avenue$309

2508 Forrestbrook Drive$289

1132 Reba Lane$288

1290 Dial Street$281

1733 Rollingwood Drive$275

1471 Ontario Drive$275

Sold price vs. list price

How close homes sold to their asking price.

49% sold at or above asking

21 Under 95%

41 95–98%

66 98–100%

110 100–102%

12 Over 102%

Sold listings (250 of 507)

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	Sold price	Sold / list	$ / ft²	Days to sell
2990 Brantley RoadKannapolis, NC 28083	—	4	—	$5,000,000	72.5%	—	221 days
3582 Farmstone CourtKannapolis, NC 28081	5	5	4,290	$1,100,000	100.0%	$256	23 days
2812 Woodwind CourtKannapolis, NC 28081	5	5	5,360	$986,000	93.9%	$183	96 days
6263 Chamar CircleKannapolis, NC 28081	5	5	3,879	$975,000	97.7%	$251	40 days
268 Laurel Crest DriveKannapolis, NC 28081	4	4	3,815	$895,000	100.6%	$234	305 days
433 Laurel Crest DriveKannapolis, NC 28081	5	4	4,035	$836,500	95.6%	$207	91 days
2508 Forrestbrook DriveKannapolis, NC 28083	5	4	2,814	$815,000	102.0%	$289	26 days
5540 Dogwood BoulevardKannapolis, NC 28081	4	3	3,189	$815,000	96.0%	$255	68 days
320 Laurel Crest DriveKannapolis, NC 28081	4	4	3,842	$805,000	94.7%	$209	61 days
2666 Stonewood ViewKannapolis, NC 28081	5	4	4,025	$750,000	98.0%	$186	86 days

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