Matthews Commons
Spacious 1990s Homes Minutes from Historic Downtown Matthews
Matthews Commons is an established, tree-lined subdivision of spacious traditional homes tucked off Sam Newell Road in Matthews, NC, in Mecklenburg County's southeastern Charlotte suburbs. Most of its two-story, four- and five-bedroom homes went up between 1996 and 1999 on quarter- to half-acre lots, giving the neighborhood the kind of mature trees and settled feel that newer subdivisions don't have yet.
The location does a lot of the work here. Harris Teeter, Costco, Walmart, Target, and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center all sit within about a mile or two, covering the daily errands. Historic Downtown Matthews, home to Stumptown Park, the Saturday Matthews Community Farmers' Market, and Brakeman's Coffee & Supply, is roughly two miles away, a short drive rather than a walk, but still close enough to make small-town downtown Matthews a regular part of life here.
Details on the Area
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Most Matthews Commons homes were built between 1996 and 1999, with four or five bedrooms, 2,700 to 3,900+ square feet, and quarter- to half-acre lots with mature trees.
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Annual HOA dues run roughly $155 to $165, well below the amenity-package fees common in newer Charlotte-area subdivisions, with no clubhouse or pool tied to the dues.
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Harris Teeter, Costco, Walmart, Target, ALDI, and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center are all close by, keeping day-to-day trips short.
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Stumptown Park, the Saturday Matthews Community Farmers' Market, Brakeman's Coffee & Supply, and the 120-year-old Renfrow Hardware store all sit along Trade Street in downtown Matthews, a short drive away.
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Mint Hill Elementary, Mint Hill Middle, and David W. Butler High are all part of CMS, one of the largest school districts in North Carolina.
HOMES FOR SALE IN MATTHEWS COMMONS
So what's it actually cost to land in Matthews Commons? Here's the latest snapshot of what's closing in the neighborhood.
The Housing Market
Median sale price
$552,500
Recent closed sales, single-family
Closed price range
$500K–$605K
Recent closed sales
Median days on market
11
Past 24 months
Typical home size
2,687–3,923 sq ft
Most homes ~2,700–3,100 sq ft
Typical year built
1996–1999
Most homes
HOA dues
$155–$165/yr
Mandatory, paid annually
Matthews Commons (28105) single-family homes, Canopy MLS data via Terra Vista Realty and Neighborhoods.com, as of July 2026. Figures blend recent closed sales; verify current values before making decisions.
Schools In Matthews Commons
Matthews is served entirely by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), and Matthews Commons falls in a specific CMS attendance corridor. Here's who your kids would be zoned for, factual and sourced, plus what to double-check before you buy.
Mint Hill Elementary
Niche has not yet published an overall letter grade for Mint Hill Elementary (limited reviews), so only NC's 2024-25 state test-score data and enrollment are shown here.
Mint Hill Middle
David W. Butler High
Matthews Commons falls in CMS's Mint Hill Elementary / Mint Hill Middle / Butler High corridor, but CMS attendance boundaries can shift with rezoning. Confirm zoned schools for your exact address through the CMS assignment lookup (assignment.cms.k12.nc.us) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Matthews Commons carries a mandatory HOA, but it's a modest one: recent closing records show annual dues in the $155 to $165 range, well below what newer master-planned Charlotte-area subdivisions charge. A public search didn't turn up a named management company or association for the neighborhood, which is common for an established, amenity-light 1990s subdivision like this one.
There's no clubhouse, pool, or fitness center tied to the dues, unlike newer developments; the HOA appears to cover basic items like common-area and entrance upkeep rather than a resort-style amenity package. That keeps costs low, but confirm the current dues, what they cover, and who administers them through the seller's HOA documents or a closing attorney before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Matthews Commons sits off Sam Newell Road near Idlewild Road in Matthews, NC (28105), in Mecklenburg County's southeastern Charlotte suburbs. Everyday errands are close: Harris Teeter and Costco are about a mile away, Walmart is about a mile, and Target, ALDI, and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center are roughly two miles out.
Historic Downtown Matthews, with Stumptown Park, the Saturday Matthews Community Farmers' Market, Brakeman's Coffee & Supply, and the 120-year-old Renfrow Hardware store, is about two miles away, a short drive rather than a walk. Uptown Charlotte runs about 20 to 25 minutes by car, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is roughly 25 to 30 minutes (about 15 miles) west.
Places to explore in Matthews Commons
Frequently Asked Questions
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Off Sam Newell Road near Idlewild Road in Matthews, NC (28105), in Mecklenburg County, about two miles from historic Downtown Matthews.
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An established subdivision of spacious, traditional four- and five-bedroom homes built mostly between 1996 and 1999 on quarter- to half-acre lots, with mature trees and a settled, low-key feel.
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Mint Hill Elementary, Mint Hill Middle, and David W. Butler High, all part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Attendance boundaries can shift, so verify zoning for your exact address through the CMS assignment lookup before you buy.
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Recent closed sales have run roughly $500,000 to $605,000, with a median around $552,500 and a median of about 11 days on market. Verify current values, since the market moves.
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Yes, a mandatory HOA with modest annual dues in the $155 to $165 range and no clubhouse or pool tied to it. No public HOA management company name turned up in search, so confirm current dues and coverage through the seller's HOA documents before making decisions.
