What homes cost in University City
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.
Most sell between $280K and $395K
Most sell between $305K and $425K
Most sell between $230K and $360K
Source: Canopy MLS closed residential sales, 12 months ending September 2026. “Most sell between” is the middle half of sales. University City here means ZIP codes 28262 and 28213. Prices change; ask me for today’s numbers on a specific street.
Drive time to Uptown
From UNC Charlotte to Trade & Tryon in Uptown, about 10 miles. Typical weekday ranges, depending on traffic.
Typical drive times from Google Maps traffic data for a weekday. Actual times vary with weather, events and construction. Updated October 2026.
Major Charlotte-area employers
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