Looking to buy a home in the Charlotte area? Here are 10 listings under $300K

Trying to find an affordable home can be tough, especially in the Charlotte area.

But relief may be on the horizon.

According to Redfin, Charlotte home prices were down 1.1% compared to last year, with a median price of $435,000.

The news comes after the Charlotte area gained more than 61,000 residents last year, bringing the metro area’s population to nearly 2.9 million, WSOC reported.

That means finding an affordable home could be currently demanding.

Luckily, there are a handful of listings in Mecklenburg County under the $300,000 mark, including a waterfront condo that’s perfect for those on a budget.

Here’s what you need to know.

Where can I find the cheapest homes in the Charlotte area?

As of Tuesday, Aug. 12, Zillow listed more than 2,700 homes for sale in Mecklenburg County.

With a budget of $300,000, prospective buyers can find lots of options in Sugar Creek, Thomasboro-Hoskins, Shannon Grove and Hickory Grove.

However, less expensive homes can also be found in Plaza Midwood, NoDa and LoSo, as well as some of the suburbs, such as Huntersville, Cornelius and Mint Hill.

Where can I buy a home for under $300,000 in Charlotte?

As of Tuesday, these 10 homes were available to buy for less than $300,000, according to Zillow:

• $231,000 – 6622 Water Mill Ct. (Plaza Midwood)
• $250,000 – 104 Willetta Dr. (LoSo)
• $250,000 – 3527 Creeping Flora Ln. (Mountain Island)
• $254,900 – 12742 Spirit Bound Way (Steele Creek)
• $270,000 – 12450 Stone Garden Dr. (Huntersville)
• $279,000 – 18605 Ruffner Dr. (Cornelius)
• $295,000 – 218 Water Oak Dr. (Pineville)
• $296,000 – 226 Northwest Dr. (Davidson)
• $298,999 – 2740 Dogwood Ave. (NoDa)
• $299,900 – 10624 Wood Meadow Dr. (Mint Hill)

How much house can I buy for $300,000 in NC?

Earlier this year, GOBankingRates, a personal finance website, calculated how much house you can buy on a $300,000 budget in every state.

North Carolina came in at No. 28 on the list, with a price per square foot of $214. GOBankingRates also found that homebuyers in the state with a $300,000 budget can afford up to a 1,401-square-foot home.

Evan Moore

The Charlotte Observer

Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.