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Cornelius

Real prices from the MLS

What homes cost in Cornelius

Here’s what actually sold over the last 12 months, so you know what your budget buys before you fall in love with a street.

All homes
$595K
median sale price
Most sell between $425K and $1M
543 sales
Single-family
$750K
median sale price
Most sell between $510K and $1.33M
375 sales
Townhomes & condos
$395K
median sale price
Most sell between $315K and $535K
168 sales
Price per square foot
$295
median, all home types

Source: Canopy MLS closed residential sales, 12 months ending September 2026. “Most sell between” is the middle half of sales. Prices change; ask me for today’s numbers on a specific street.

The commute, honestly

Drive time to Uptown

From Cornelius Town Hall to Trade & Tryon in Uptown, about 20 miles. Typical weekday ranges, depending on traffic.

Morning rush
26–60 min
Leaving at 8 AM, heading into Uptown
Midday
24–40 min
Leaving at noon
Evening rush
28–60 min
Leaving Uptown at 5:30 PM, heading home
Evening
22–28 min
Leaving at 8 PM

Typical drive times from Google Maps traffic data for a weekday. Actual times vary with weather, events and construction. Updated October 2026.

Working here

Major Charlotte-area employers

Atrium HealthBank of AmericaWells FargoTruistDuke EnergyNovant HealthHoneywellLowe’sNucorBelk

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