Matthews NC Real Estate: Homes for Sale, Schools & Community Guide
Matthews is a town of about 33,000 people (2025 Census estimate) in southeast Mecklenburg County, with a historic downtown along Trade Street and easy access to I-485 and Independence Boulevard. Matthews is a separate town from Charlotte, so it has its own town tax rate, but its public schools are part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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Matthews key numbers
- Population
- 29,435 (2020 Census) · 32,769 (2025 est.)
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
- Median owner-occupied home value
- $445,100 (ACS 2020–2024)
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
- Owner-occupied rate
- 64.4% (ACS 2020–2024)
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
- Property tax, FY2026–27
- $0.7722 per $100 (County 0.4927 + Town 0.2795)
- Source: Mecklenburg County; Town of Matthews
- Tax on a $500,000 assessed home
- ≈ $3,861 / year (before fees)
- Source: Calculated from the rates above
- Drive to Uptown
- ≈ 11.9 mi · 19 min free-flow
- Source: OSRM routing
Drive times are free-flow estimates; rush-hour trips take longer. Full sources are listed at the bottom of this page.
Lifestyle
Why People Choose Matthews
- Walkable historic downtown with local shops and restaurants
- Matthews Community Farmers Market downtown
- Stumptown Park and the town's annual Matthews Alive festival
- Direct access to I-485 and US-74 (Independence Boulevard)
- Slightly lower combined property tax rate than the City of Charlotte for FY2026–27
Market
Housing Market Overview
The Census Bureau's latest five-year survey (2020–2024) puts the median owner-occupied home value in Matthews at $445,100. Individual homes vary widely by neighborhood, age and condition, so we price each one from recent comparable closed sales nearby.
Property Types
Types of Homes in Matthews
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods in Matthews
Sardis Plantation
Established neighborhood with mature trees.
Callonwood
Single-family homes on wooded lots.
Downtown Matthews streets
Older homes within walking distance of Trade Street, the farmers market and Stumptown Park.
Education
Top Schools in Matthews
David W. Butler High School
CMS public (9–12)
Serves much of Matthews
Crestdale Middle School
CMS public (6–8)
Serves parts of Matthews
Matthews Elementary School
CMS public (K–5)
Serves parts of Matthews
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
CMS public (K–5)
Serves parts of Matthews
CMS assignments follow street-level boundaries and can change between school years. Confirm the assigned schools for any address with the CMS boundary maps before you write an offer. We don't publish school ratings.
Commute Times
Getting Around from Matthews
Things to Do
Local Highlights
- Downtown Matthews — walkable shops, dining, and community events
- Matthews Alive! — annual street festival with 30,000+ attendees
- Stumptown Park — playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic areas
- Four Seasons Town Centre — local shopping and dining
- Siskey YMCA — full-service family recreation center
- Matthews Heritage Museum — local history and exhibits
Buying in Matthews
Compare neighborhoods by HOA dues, lot size and the assigned CMS schools for the exact address, and check whether the property is inside Matthews town limits — that changes the tax rate.
Search homesSelling in Matthews
We price from recent nearby closed sales, prepare the home for photos, and list it on Canopy MLS so it reaches the major home-search websites.
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For a closer look at daily life in Matthews beyond homes for sale, see Matthews Homes NC, an area guide associated with members of our team. Real estate services are provided by Peters & Associates, Inc.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Matthews
Sources for this page
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Matthews town, NC
- Mecklenburg County Office of Tax Administration — tax rates
- Town of Matthews — FY2026–27 budget adopted (June 11, 2026)
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools — student boundary maps
- OSRM road routing (OpenStreetMap data), free-flow drive, measured Oct 14, 2026
Last checked October 14, 2026. Tax rates change each July; confirm current rates and school assignments for a specific address.
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