Looking to sell in Matthews,
but need a number to start with?
A Matthews home can sit in Mecklenburg or Union County, and that changes the school district and the tax bill. 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 Matthews Homes Are Selling For
A small-town downtown with a Saturday farmers market, and I-485 a few minutes away. Here is how that mix has been selling.
Median sale price
$494,673
Redfin, Aug 2026, -3.9% YoY
Homes sold
95
Redfin, Aug 2026, -8.3% YoY
Median days on market
44
Redfin, Aug 2026, +8 days YoY
Median price per sq ft
$232
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026, -2.3% YoY
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Redfin, Aug 2026
Sold above list price
33.4%
Redfin, 2026 page, -1.2 pts YoY
Source: Redfin, Matthews town, August 2026 (price per sq ft covers three months; Redfin does not label the period for the above-list share). Redfin's summary text shows a lower average price than its detail median, and we show the detail median. 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 Matthews?
Six things move a Matthews home's number. Here is how each one works, with the sourced facts we have.
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Matthews is about 11 miles from Uptown Charlotte. US-74 is the main highway, NC-51 crosses the north side, and I-485 runs through the south with four interchanges (Wikipedia).
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Downtown centers on Trade Street, and the Matthews Community Farmers' Market runs Saturdays, April to November from 8 am to noon (Farmland Information Center listing). Walking distance to downtown is a feature buyers ask about.
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Matthews addresses can fall in Mecklenburg County (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) or Union County (Union County Public Schools). Check the county on your tax record, then use the district lookup. The Union tool is the Union County Public Schools "What School Do I Attend?" tool. Assignments are set by exact address and can change. We do not rate schools.
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Mecklenburg County's FY2027 rate is 49.27 cents per $100 and Union County's is 43.42 cents per $100 (Union rate per Hoodline; verify with the county). The Town of Matthews adds its own rate. Mecklenburg County's next revaluation takes effect January 1, 2027, with new values mailed in early 2027 (Mecklenburg County).
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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.
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Matthews Home Value Questions
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Redfin reported a median sale price of $494,673 for Matthews in August 2026, down 3.9% from a year earlier, with 95 homes sold. That covers the whole town and says nothing about a specific home. Verify current values.
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Redfin showed a median of 44 days on market in August 2026, 8 days more than a year earlier.
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Yes. The county decides your tax rate and the school district that serves the address. Check the county on your tax record and verify the school assignment with the district.
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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 near the county line are harder to price because buyers weigh the district and tax differences. Treat it as a starting point and expect a walkthrough to move the number.
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Mecklenburg County's FY2027 rate is 49.27 cents per $100, Union County's is 43.42 cents per $100, and the Town of Matthews adds its own rate. Mecklenburg's next revaluation takes effect January 1, 2027.
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