Charlotte Area Guide · 28226

Montibello

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

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Montibello Home Prices

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

$1,550,000
Median sale price
Up 17.0% from $1,325,000
60
Homes sold
Up from 55
6 days
Median days on market
Was 4 days
99.6%
Of original list price
Was 100%
1.1 months
Supply of homes
Was 1.2 months
$389
Median price per sq ft
Up 13.4% from $343

Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Single-family homes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. Montibello area uses a boundary drawn from Google Maps’ neighborhood outline.

What the numbers say

  • Prices are up 17.0%. The median single-family price went from $1,325,000 to $1,550,000, and the median price per square foot went from $343 to $389.
  • Homes sell fast. The median home sold in 6 days (it was 4 a year ago), and sellers got a median 99.6% of their original list price.
  • Supply is tight. At 1.1 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

$900K$1.15M$1.4MJan 2023Jan 2024Jan 2025Jan 2026$1,550,000

12-month rolling median sale price, single-family, Montibello. September 2023: $1,150,000. September 2026: $1,550,000 (up 34.8%). Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime.

This year vs. last year

Single-family12 mo. ending Sep 202612 mo. ending Sep 2025Change
Median sale price$1,550,000$1,325,000+17.0%
Homes sold6055+9.1%
New listings6961+13.1%
Median days on market64+2 days
Median days, list to close4747+0 days
% of original list price99.6%100%−0.4 pts
Median price per sq ft$389$343+13.4%
Months of supply1.11.2−0.1

Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Single-family homes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. Montibello area uses a boundary drawn from Google Maps’ neighborhood outline.

Townhomes and condos are a different market. Over the same 12 months, townhomes had a median sale price of $672,250 on 8 sales (vs. $835,000 on 3 a year earlier). 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 28226 numbers? 28226 covers Montibello plus other neighborhoods. Its single-family median for the same 12 months was $750,000 on 382 sales. Montibello’s was $1,550,000, about 107% higher. If you price a home here off ZIP-wide numbers, you will be off.

About Montibello

Where it is: South Charlotte along the Carmel Road/SouthPark corridor, with easy access to I-485.

History: Homes here range from the late 1960s to new construction, with many built in the 1970s and 1980s.

Main commercial areas: SouthPark is nearby.

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 Montibello. Tap a name for the business’s website, or Map for directions and hours.

Eat

CharBar No. 7 – CarmelLocal burger restaurant in Olde Towne Village, known for sweet potato tots.Map

Drinks and music

Hawthorne's New York Pizza & BarLocal pizza restaurant and bar in the Olde Towne Village shopping center.Map
OpenTapFamily-friendly self-pour taproom with 64+ taps and rotating food trucks.Map

Groceries and shopping

Harris Teeter – Olde Towne VillageGrocery store under a mile from the neighborhood, in Olde Towne Village.Map

Explore more on Google Maps

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

Homes in Montibello

Mostly brick single-family homes, many with four or five bedrooms and attached garages, plus some mid-century modern homes.

Getting Around

  • Main roads: Carmel Road, Carmel Valley Road, Sentinel Post Road, Foxridge Road, Red Oak Lane, Montibello Drive.

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Homes for Sale in Montibello

Tell me your price range and must-haves, and I will set up a Montibello search that sends you new listings as soon as they hit the MLS.

Montibello FAQ

What is the median home price in Montibello?

For the 12 months ending September 2026, the median single-family sale price in Montibello was $1,550,000, up 17.0% from $1,325,000 a year earlier. Source: Canopy MLS.

How fast are Montibello homes selling?

Single-family homes had a median of 6 days on market for the 12 months ending September 2026, compared with 4 days a year earlier. Sellers received a median 99.6% of their original list price. Source: Canopy MLS.

How many homes sell in Montibello each year?

60 single-family homes sold in Montibello in the 12 months ending September 2026, compared with 55 the year before. Source: Canopy MLS.

What ZIP code is Montibello in?

Montibello is mostly in 28226. ZIP-wide numbers can be misleading: the 28226 single-family median was $750,000 for the same 12 months, while Montibello’s was $1,550,000.

Buying or Selling in Montibello?

Call or text Maureen Mahood at 704-621-3066 for straight answers on pricing, timing and what homes in Montibello 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.