Looking to sell in Waxhaw,
but need a number to start with?
Waxhaw pairs a historic downtown with fast growth around it, and the price of a home depends on which part of that you live in. Enter your address below for an instant estimate. It is an automated number, not an appraisal, and the sections below show what it can and cannot see.
What Waxhaw Homes Are Selling For
Waxhaw has an 1889 downtown and a growing town around it. Here is how the wider 28173 ZIP code has been selling.
ZIP 28173 median sale price
$710,193
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026, -5.3% YoY
ZIP 28173 homes sold
353
Redfin, Aug 2026, +10.3% YoY
ZIP 28173 median days on market
52
Redfin, Aug 2026, +2 days YoY
ZIP 28173 median price per sq ft
$229
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026, -1.3% YoY
ZIP 28173 sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026
ZIP 28173 sold above list price
19.2%
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026, +3.6 pts YoY
Source: Redfin, ZIP 28173, August 2026 and the three months ending August 2026. This ZIP covers Waxhaw and the Weddington area, so it is broader than the town limits. Redfin's Waxhaw city page returned only old data when we checked, so we did not use it. These are market-wide numbers, not an estimate for your home. Figures move with the market, so verify current values.
What Moves Home Values in Waxhaw?
Six things move a Waxhaw home's number. Here is how each one works, with the sourced facts we have.
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The railroad arrived in 1888 and the town was chartered in 1889. WSOC-TV reported in July 2026 that Main Street draws visitors from outside town, and also noted traffic backups on Providence Road and South Main Street and limited weekend parking. Distance to downtown is part of what buyers weigh.
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The Census Bureau estimated Waxhaw's population at 23,140 on July 1, 2025, up 12.6% from April 2020, and 83.0% of homes are owner-occupied (2020 to 2024). Growth brings new homes that compete with resales.
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Waxhaw is served by Union County Public Schools. Use the Union County Public Schools "What School Do I Attend?" tool with your exact address. Assignments can change, and we do not rate schools.
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Union County's FY2027 rate is 43.42 cents per $100 (Hoodline; verify with the county). The Town of Waxhaw levies its own rate. Its budget message shows about 29 cents per $100 as proposed for FY2026-27, so confirm the adopted rate at waxhaw.com. Union County's last reappraisal took effect January 1, 2025.
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Roof, HVAC, windows, kitchen, baths, and flooring all show up in what a buyer offers. An online estimate cannot see them. A walkthrough can.
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Freddie Mac's 30-year rate averaged 6.65% to 6.69% in August 2026 and was reported above 7% by late September (Scotsman Guide via Hoodline). A higher rate lowers the monthly payment buyers can carry at a given price, so rate moves show up in offers.
How Your Home's Value Gets Set
Two groups of factors decide what a buyer will pay. Some you control. Some you do not.
Outside your property
Recent sales of similar homes nearby, which is what an appraiser and a buyer's agent both check first
Mortgage rates and how many competing homes are for sale right now
Location: commute, schools assigned to the address, shopping, and the lake or park nearby
Local property tax and HOA dues, which change what a buyer can afford to pay
Inside your property
Finished square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, and layout
Age and condition of the roof, HVAC, windows, and systems
Kitchen and bath updates, flooring, and paint
Lot size, privacy, and outdoor living space
An online estimate sees the first group and a little of the second. It cannot see your kitchen. That gap is why we walk the home before we recommend a price.
Explore More of Waxhaw
Waxhaw Home Value Questions
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Redfin reported a median sale price of $710,193 for ZIP 28173 over the three months ending August 2026, down 5.3% from a year earlier. That ZIP is broader than the town, and no current town-only median was available from Redfin when we checked. Verify current values.
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Redfin showed a median of 52 days on market in ZIP 28173 in August 2026, 2 days more than a year earlier.
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It can, because buyers compare resales to new homes on price, finishes, and warranty. Waxhaw's population grew an estimated 12.6% between April 2020 and July 2025 (Census Bureau).
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It is an automated model built on public records and recent sales. It cannot see updates, repairs, or finishes inside your home. Homes in newer subdivisions with few resales are harder to price from public records. Treat it as a starting point and expect a walkthrough to move the number.
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Waxhaw homeowners pay Union County tax (43.42 cents per $100 for FY2027) plus a Town of Waxhaw tax. Confirm the town's adopted rate at waxhaw.com. Union County's last reappraisal took effect January 1, 2025.
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