Charlotte, NC Commercial Real Estate Market Trends

Commercial Real Estate Market Report

This page provides a high-level view of commercial real estate conditions in Charlotte, combining current pricing, property scale, and active inventory to support early market evaluation.

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Browse properties currently for sale or lease to see how local market pricing and building sizes translate into real opportunities.

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Charlotte's Demographic Profile

With a population of 887,499 and a median household income of $72,329, these metrics help investors gauge whether Charlotte's pricing reflects local demand fundamentals.

Key Demographic Metrics	Value
Population	887,499
# Households	364,178
Median age	36
Median household income	$72,329
Avg household size	2
Renter-occupied housing units	184,303
5-year population change	5%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Charlotte

These market metrics outline current pricing, typical deal size, and observed cap rate ranges, giving investors a quick read on entry costs and high-level underwriting expectations.

Key Market Metrics	Value
Avg asking sale price	$319 per SF
Avg asking lease rate	$31 per SF
Avg unit size for lease	14,544 SF
Avg building size for sale	17,274 SF
Average cap rate	6.05%

In Charlotte, commercial properties are currently listed at an average sale price of $319 per square foot, with average lease rates around $31 per square foot. Typical leased spaces are approximately 14,544 SF, while properties for sale average 17,274 SF in building size. Observed cap rates average 6.05%, offering a reference point for return expectations relative to pricing and deal scale.

Commercial Properties For Sale In Charlotte

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.

For Sale

Innovation Center

Charlotte, NC 28262

260,000 SF Industrial Building
$35,000,000

For Sale

2010 S Tryon St

Charlotte, NC 28203

13,644 SF Office Building
$3,295,000

For Sale

3707 Latrobe Dr

Charlotte, NC 28211

8,400 SF Office Building
$320,000

For Sale

Lightbridge Academy

Huntersville, NC 28078

11,862 SF Retail Building
6.25% Cap Rate
$5,504,000

For Sale

Lightbridge Academy

Charlotte, NC 28278

11,386 SF Retail Building
6.25% Cap Rate
$6,091,000

For Sale

5323 Prosperity Church Rd

Charlotte, NC 28269

1.63 AC Lot
1 Commercial Lot
$1,150,000

For Sale

5320 Prosperity Church Rd

Charlotte, NC 28269

1.59 AC Lot
1 Commercial Lot
$1,150,000

For Sale

7215 Pineville-Matthews Rd

Charlotte, NC 28226

11,000 SF Office Building
$726,000

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Charlotte

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Matthews	$280	8,999 SF	5.98%
Fort Mill	$238	36,932 SF	6.30%

Industrial Property Market Metrics Near Charlotte

Industrial market data shows how cost per square foot and typical building size differ by submarket, supporting comparisons around deal scale and pricing alignment.

Nearby Industrial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Charlotte	$241	25,638 SF	7.39%
Concord	$162	107,753 SF	6.52%
Gastonia	$146	30,398 SF	5.41%

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Charlotte

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size
Charlotte	$415	16,333 SF
Concord	$341	7,683 SF
Fort Mill	$401	39,726 SF
Cornelius	$390	6,892 SF
Gastonia	$236	19,224 SF

Multifamily Property Market Metrics Near Charlotte

Multifamily metrics show how pricing and building size relate to observed cap rate ranges, helping investors evaluate income potential relative to entry cost.

Nearby Multifamily Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Charlotte	$229	29,402 SF	6.12%
Concord	$251	11,222 SF	6.12%
Gastonia	$194	12,737 SF	7.54%

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Charlotte

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Charlotte pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Charlotte pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Average Size
Charlotte	$319	17,274 SF
Mint Hill	$287	5,255 SF
Pineville	$313	36,586 SF
Matthews	$275	27,132 SF
Harrisburg	$406	4,916 SF

Office Space For Sale In Charlotte

Office Space listings shown here connect market pricing and cap rate patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.

For Sale

2010 S Tryon St

Charlotte, NC 28203

13,644 SF Office Building
$3,295,000

For Sale

3707 Latrobe Dr

Charlotte, NC 28211

8,400 SF Office Building
$320,000

For Sale

7215 Pineville-Matthews Rd

Charlotte, NC 28226

11,000 SF Office Building
$726,000

For Sale

4523 Park Rd - A101A,A101B,A201,A202

Charlotte, NC

Office Building
$2,600,000

For Sale

Cotswold Centre Office Condos

Charlotte, NC 28211

6,000 SF Office Building
$2,750,000

For Sale

Tryon Plaza

Charlotte, NC 28202

155,737 SF Office Building
$290,000 - $375,000

For Sale

1950 Bishop Madison Ln

Charlotte, NC 28216

9,022 SF Office Building
$1,299,000

For Sale

227-231 Atando Ave

Charlotte, NC

$7,500,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Charlotte alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Charlotte or distributed across surrounding areas.

City	Population	# Households	Age	MedianHouseholdIncome	AvgHouseholdSize	RenterOccupiedHousingUnits	FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Charlotte	887,499	364,178	36	$72,329	2	184,303	5%
Mint Hill	27,560	10,190	45	$91,030	3	1,724	6%
Pineville	10,416	4,747	38	$55,784	2	2,831	4%
Matthews	32,021	12,939	44	$99,412	2	4,294	6%
Harrisburg	15,444	5,150	41	$117,476	3	570	10%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Charlotte

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Is Charlotte a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Charlotte offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Charlotte?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Charlotte. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Charlotte?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Charlotte. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Charlotte compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Charlotte. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Charlotte acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Charlotte, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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