Matthews
Where Community Roots Meet Everyday Convenience.
Matthews is one of Charlotte’s most established and well-rounded suburbs, known for its strong sense of community, charming downtown, and easy access to the city. Blending small-town character with modern convenience, it offers a lifestyle that feels both connected and comfortably familiar.
Tucked into the southeast corner of Mecklenburg County, Matthews grew up around a 1874 railroad depot and still carries that small-town feel downtown along Trade Street, while newer subdivisions, shopping centers, and a steady stream of new residents have made it one of the area’s more sought-after suburbs for buyers who want walkable charm without giving up quick highway access to Charlotte.
Details on the Area
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A walkable core of restaurants, shops, and the 120-year-old Renfrow Hardware, anchored by Stumptown Park and the weekly farmers' market.
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About 11 miles and 15 to 25 minutes from Uptown via US-74 and I-485, without downtown's density or noise.
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From established in-town streets near the historic core to newer subdivisions off Sardis and Matthews-Mint Hill Roads, Matthews spans a wide range of builders and price points.
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Stumptown Park hosts the town's summer concert and movie series along with festivals and the Veterans Memorial, right in the heart of downtown.
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Direct access to US-74 (Independence Boulevard) and I-485 keeps commutes to Uptown, SouthPark, and Ballantyne straightforward.
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With a population of roughly 33,000 and counting, Matthews has grown gradually for decades rather than all at once, giving it a more settled feel than newer Charlotte-area suburbs.
HOMES FOR SALE IN MATTHEWS
The Housing Market
So what does it actually cost to live in Matthews? Here is how the town's homes have been moving across its neighborhoods and price points.
Median sale price
$535,000
Past month, +7.0% YoY
Homes sold
30
Past month, single-family
Median price per sq ft
$239
Past month, +10.6% YoY
Median days on market
49
Past month, ~2 offers avg.
Price range
$300K–$1.3M+
Approx., varies by neighborhood
Active listings
~380
As of June 2026
Matthews, NC single-family homes across all neighborhoods, per Redfin and Movoto market data (June–July 2026). Figures move with the market; verify current values with a live CMA.
Schools In Matthews
Matthews is served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). Here are representative schools serving the area, factual and sourced, plus what to check before you buy.
Matthews Elementary School
Crestdale Middle School
David W. Butler High School
CMS attendance boundaries shift from year to year -- confirm zoned schools for your exact address through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools assignment lookup before you buy.
Neighborhoods in Matthews
Browse the individual neighborhoods that make up Matthews, each with its own homes, price point, and community feel.
Location & Lifestyle
Matthews sits in the southeastern corner of Mecklenburg County, bordered by the city of Charlotte to the northwest and southwest and by the town of Mint Hill to the northeast. US-74 (Independence Boulevard) runs through town and connects directly to I-485, putting Uptown Charlotte roughly 11 miles and 15 to 25 minutes away depending on traffic, with SouthPark and Ballantyne’s job centers a similarly short drive.
Downtown Matthews centers on historic Trade Street, where a 19th-century railroad depot town has grown into a walkable strip of restaurants, shops, and Stumptown Park, while the surrounding neighborhoods range from established in-town streets near the historic core to newer subdivisions off Sardis and Matthews-Mint Hill Roads.
Places to explore in Matthews
Frequently Asked Questions
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Matthews sits in the southeastern corner of Mecklenburg County, bordered by Charlotte to the northwest and southwest and by Mint Hill to the northeast -- roughly 11 miles and 15 to 25 minutes from Uptown Charlotte via US-74 and I-485.
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Historic Trade Street is the heart of town: a walkable strip anchored by Stumptown Park, the 120-year-old Renfrow Hardware, the Matthews Community Farmers' Market, and restaurants like Santé, all within a few blocks of each other.
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Matthews is served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Representative schools include Matthews Elementary, Crestdale Middle, and David W. Butler High School -- confirm the zoned schools for your exact address through the CMS assignment lookup before you buy.
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Over the past month, single-family homes in Matthews sold at a median price of about $535,000, up roughly 7% year over year, per Redfin. Verify current values, since the market moves.
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Matthews itself has no single HOA -- it's made up of many separate neighborhoods, each with its own HOA and dues. See each neighborhood's own page for its specific HOA details.
