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$333,000
13547 Idlefield Ln
Mint Hill, NC 28105
4 bd2 ba1,645 sqft$202/ft²
House16,117 sqft lot
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Mint Hill, NC Housing Market
Leaning buyer's-0.5% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Mint Hill, NC is worth $511,593, fell 0.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $550,000, +14.5% year over year (through May 2026). With 4.4 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 56 days, Mint Hill is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $511,593 home is about $2,731/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Mint Hill, NC
Typical home value
$511,593
-0.5% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,594/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$550,000
+14.5% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
56
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
164
4.4 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$99,272
Home costs 5.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Mint Hill a buyer's or seller's market?
Leaning buyer's4.4 months of supply56 days on market98.2% of asking
Mint Hill, NC is a leaning buyer's, based on 4.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 56 days. 4 to 5 months of supply is the neutral band: neither side holds a structural advantage, and outcomes turn on the individual property.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Mint Hill housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Mint Hill, NC. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $550,000 |
| Median list price | $553,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | +14.5% |
| Median price per sq ft | $222/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 56 days |
| Active inventory | 164 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 37 |
| New listings (that month) | 76 |
| Listings with a price cut | 27.4% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Mint Hill is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Mint Hill is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Mint Hill home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Mint Hill, NC rose 5.8%, from $519,990 to $550,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 0.5% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 27.4% of Mint Hill listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 4.4 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.2%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Mint Hill?
Priced off the typical home value of $511,593 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $102,319 | $409,275 | $2,731/mo |
| 5% | $25,580 | $486,014 | $3,243/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,731, that implies roughly $117,050 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Mint Hill earns $99,272, about $17,778 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.2x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mint Hill?
Typical asking rent in Mint Hill, NC is $1,594/mo, against a typical home value of $511,593. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 26.7x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $2,731 a month — $1,137 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Mint Hill?
Active listings in Mint Hill, NC went from 138 in May 2025 to 164 in May 2026, a +18.8% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 138 | 53 |
| July 2025 | 135 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 145 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 151 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 149 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 146 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 128 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 127 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 116 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 116 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 149 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 164 | 76 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Mint Hill compare to North Carolina and the U.S.?
Mint Hill homes sell for $550,000 — 38% above the North Carolina median of $397,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Mint Hill runs 34% higher. Year-over-year, Mint Hill moved +14.5% against North Carolina's +2.1% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Hill, NC | $550,000 | +14.5% | 56 days |
| North Carolina statewide | $397,600 | +2.1% | 52 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Mint Hill
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 4.4. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 27.4%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $512 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $511,593 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Mint Hill listing goes under contract in 56 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.2% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Mint Hill added 76 new listings against 37 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -0.5% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Mint Hill varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Mint Hill
There are currently 164 homes listed for sale in Mint Hill, North Carolina. The median listing price is $554K. Featured listings range from $333,000 to $964,900.
New Listing
44
$525,000
3024 Marchers Trace Dr
Mint Hill, NC 28227
2 bd3 ba1,781 sqft$295/ft²
House6,534 sqft lot
1st Choice Properties Inc
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New Build
3
$543,138
18208 Middle Springs Ln
Mint Hill, NC 28227
3 bd3 ba1,992 sqft$273/ft²
House
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48
$570,000
5637 Lebanon Rd
Mint Hill, NC 28227
4 bd4 ba2,772 sqft$206/ft²
House1.01 acres
RE/MAX Executive
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New Listing
35
$599,900
10810 Connell Rd
Mint Hill, NC 28227
4 bd2 ba2,731 sqft$220/ft²
House2.16 acres
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
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New Listing
48
$625,000
5433 Cedarmint Dr
Mint Hill, NC 28227
3 bd2 ba2,911 sqft$215/ft²
House1.18 acres
NextHome Paramount
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New Listing
46
$650,000
6416 Loyola Ct
Mint Hill, NC 28227
4 bd4 ba3,091 sqft$210/ft²
House20,038 sqft lot
LPT Realty, LLC
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New Listing
7
$665,000
6301 Crown Hill Dr
Mint Hill, NC 28227
5 bd3 ba3,442 sqft$193/ft²
House20,647 sqft lot
Top Brokerage LLC
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New Listing
48
$675,000
6802 Olde Sycamore Dr
Mint Hill, NC 28227
5 bd3 ba3,752 sqft$180/ft²
House13,504 sqft lot
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
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New Build
20
$701,195
7425 Purple Martin Way
Mint Hill, NC 28227
2 bd2 ba1,896 sqft$370/ft²
House
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New BuildPrice Drop −$4K
31
$769,825
7415 Purple Martin Way
Mint Hill, NC 28227
2 bd2 ba2,183 sqft$353/ft²
House
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New Listing
45
$964,900
10315 Lemington Dr
Mint Hill, NC 28227
5 bd4 ba4,108 sqft$235/ft²
House16,988 sqft lot
Terra Vista Realty
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Active listings
164
Homes on market
Median list price
$554K
Avg. days on market
56
Days until sale
New this week
76
Newly listed
Price drops:27.4%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.2%
How much do homes cost in Mint Hill by property type?
How the Mint Hill, NC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $555,500 | $222/sq ft | 36 | 60 days |
| Condo / co-op | $220,000 | $196/sq ft | 1 | 13 days |
| Townhouse | $387,000 | $182/sq ft | 1 | 22 days |
Who lives in Mint Hill?
American Community Survey estimates for Mint Hill. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
26,954
Households
10,194
Median income
$99,272/yr
Median age
46.2 years
Owner-occupied
82.5%
Median home value
$386,900
Median gross rent
$1,498/mo
Mean commute
28.3 min
82.5% of occupied homes in Mint Hill are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $386,900 against Zillow's $511,593 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,498/mo, below Zillow's $1,594/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Mint Hill?
4 schools tracked · 4,211 students
The largest public schools serving Mint Hill, NC by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Rocky River High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,535 students
Queen's Grant Community School
Grades K-12 · 1,341 students
Bain Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 754 students
Northeast Middle
Grades 6-8 · 581 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Mint Hill, NC?
Ordered by distance from Mint Hill, not by size. Compare Mint Hill side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Mint Hill?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Mint Hill listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Mint Hill housing market FAQ
Is Mint Hill a buyer's or seller's market?
Mint Hill, NC is currently a leaning buyer's. That read comes from 4.4 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 56 days, and sellers getting 98.2% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Mint Hill?
The typical home in Mint Hill, NC is worth $511,593 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $550,000, about $222 per square foot.
Is Mint Hill cheaper than the rest of North Carolina?
Mint Hill's median sale price of $550,000 is 38% higher than the North Carolina statewide median of $397,600, and 34% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Mint Hill?
Homes in Mint Hill, NC spent a median of 56 days on market before going under contract, versus 52 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Mint Hill?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $511,593 home is about $2,731 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $117,050 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $99,272.
Are home prices rising in Mint Hill?
The typical home value in Mint Hill, NC fell 0.5% over the last 12 months, from $514,298 to $511,593 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Mint Hill?
Mint Hill ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Mint Hill?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Mint Hill, NC is a leaning buyer's with 4.4 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 26.7x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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