Charlotte Area Guide · 28209

Madison Park

Home prices, how fast homes sell and what to know about living in Madison Park before you buy or sell.

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Homes for Sale in Madison Park

Newest listings in the Madison Park area (ZIP 28209), from the Canopy MLS.

Madison Park Home Prices

Single-family homes, last 12 months compared with the 12 months before. These numbers update every month.

$701,750
Median sale price
Up 9.6% from $640,000
79
Homes sold
Same as a year ago
3 days
Median days on market
Was 5 days
100%
Of original list price
Was 99.8%
1.4 months
Supply of homes
Was 1.8 months
$409
Median price per sq ft
Up 2.0% from $401

Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Single-family homes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. Madison Park area uses the City of Charlotte neighborhood boundary.

What the numbers say

  • Prices are up 9.6%. The median single-family price went from $640,000 to $701,750, and the median price per square foot went from $401 to $409.
  • Homes sell fast. The median home sold in 3 days (it was 5 a year ago), and sellers got a median 100.0% of their original list price.
  • Supply is tight. At 1.4 months of supply, there are not many homes for sale at any one time. Anything under about 4 months generally favors sellers.

Median single-family price, 2023 to 2026

$500K$600K$700K$800KJan 2023Jan 2024Jan 2025Jan 2026$702,000

12-month rolling median sale price, single-family, Madison Park. September 2023: $600,000. September 2026: $701,750 (up 17.0%). Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime.

This year vs. last year

Single-family12 mo. ending Sep 202612 mo. ending Sep 2025Change
Median sale price$701,750$640,000+9.6%
Homes sold7979+0.0%
New listings95108−12.0%
Median days on market35−2 days
Median days, list to close4341+2 days
% of original list price100%99.8%+0.2 pts
Median price per sq ft$409$401+2.0%
Months of supply1.41.8−0.4

Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Single-family homes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. Madison Park area uses the City of Charlotte neighborhood boundary.

Townhomes and condos are a different market. Over the same 12 months, townhomes had a median sale price of $669,450 on 12 sales (vs. $650,000 on 13 a year earlier); condos had a median of $262,000 on 13 sales. With small numbers, one or two sales can swing the median a lot. Call me for a price on a specific townhome or condo.
Why not use the 28209 numbers? 28209 covers Madison Park plus other neighborhoods. Its single-family median for the same 12 months was $1,045,000 on 231 sales. Madison Park’s was $701,750, about 33% lower. If you price a home here off ZIP-wide numbers, you will be off.

About Madison Park

Where it is: South Charlotte, bounded by South Boulevard, East Woodlawn Road and Park Road, reaching just past Tyvola Road.

History: Developed in the mid-to-late 1950s as one of Charlotte’s first post-World War II neighborhoods. It was annexed by the city in 1960.

Main commercial areas: Park Road Shopping Center, Charlotte’s first open-air shopping center (1956).

Parks and greenways: Marion Diehl Park (pool, gym, senior center); Park Road Park; Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Park Rd and E Woodlawn Rd access).

Nearest library: South Boulevard Library (4429 South Blvd).

Schools are assigned by address. Look up the exact address with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools before you buy.

Local Favorites

Where to eat, drink, shop and get outside in and around Madison Park. Tap a name for the business’s website, or Map for directions and hours.

Eat

Mother's Comfort Food & CocktailsComfort food and cocktails at Park Road Shopping Center, opened 2025.Map
Osteria LuCaItalian restaurant in the Montford area with a pizza bar and pastas.Map

Coffee, bakeries and treats

Amélie's French Bakery & Café – Park RoadLocal French bakery and cafe behind Park Road Shopping Center.Map

Drinks and music

Sir Edmond Halley'sLong-running Irish pub at Park Road Shopping Center.Map

Groceries and shopping

Park Road BooksIndependent bookstore at Park Road Shopping Center.Map
Blackhawk HardwareLarge independent hardware store and garden center.Map

Get outside

Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Brandywine Rd)Paved county greenway for walking and biking; south section starts near Brandywine Road.Map

Explore more on Google Maps

Places checked October 2026. Hours and openings change, so check before you go.

Homes in Madison Park

Original brick ranches, plus Cape Cods, split-levels and mid-century modern homes. Mostly single-family, with some multi-family.

Getting Around

  • Uptown: about 4.3 miles in a straight line; driving distance is longer.
  • Transit: LYNX Blue Line: Woodlawn Station, Tyvola Station.
  • Main roads: South Boulevard, East Woodlawn Road, Park Road, Tyvola Road, Montford Drive.

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Madison Park FAQ

What is the median home price in Madison Park?

For the 12 months ending September 2026, the median single-family sale price in Madison Park was $701,750, up 9.6% from $640,000 a year earlier. Source: Canopy MLS.

How fast are Madison Park homes selling?

Single-family homes had a median of 3 days on market for the 12 months ending September 2026, compared with 5 days a year earlier. Sellers received a median 100.0% of their original list price. Source: Canopy MLS.

How many homes sell in Madison Park each year?

79 single-family homes sold in Madison Park in the 12 months ending September 2026, compared with 79 the year before. Source: Canopy MLS.

How far is Madison Park from Uptown Charlotte?

Madison Park is about 4.3 miles from Uptown in a straight line. Transit nearby: LYNX Blue Line: Woodlawn Station, Tyvola Station.

What ZIP code is Madison Park in?

Madison Park is mostly in 28209. ZIP-wide numbers can be misleading: the 28209 single-family median was $1,045,000 for the same 12 months, while Madison Park’s was $701,750.

Buying or Selling in Madison Park?

Call or text Maureen Mahood at 704-621-3066 for straight answers on pricing, timing and what homes in Madison Park are actually selling for.

Maureen Mahood, Broker-Owner, Sell Your Home Charlotte. Market data: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime, 12 months ending September 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.