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1381 Chestnut Ln, Matthews, NCSoutheast Charlotte and the Towns
Matthews
Matthews is a self-contained town 11 miles southeast of Uptown with its own walkable downtown, an active farmers market, and a housing stock that ranges from established subdivisions to newer builds along the 485 corridor. Families and commuters get small-town infrastructure without sacrificing access to Charlotte.
$500,070 Median Home Value
2.61 Months Supply
98.7% Sale-to-List Ratio
43 Median Days on Market
Single family market data, July 2026, retrieved September 1, 2026
What brings you to Matthews?
Buyer Intelligence
Buying in Matthews
Matthews rewards buyers who want a genuine town identity rather than a generic subdivision address. Downtown Trade Street has real local texture: independent restaurants, a brewpub, a 120-year-old hardware store, and a farmers market that draws the whole region on Saturdays. The Four Mile Creek Greenway and the Sportsplex give active households strong recreational infrastructure without driving into Charlotte. The tradeoff is distance: at 11 miles from Uptown, commute times depend heavily on 74 and 485 congestion, and rush hour can stretch a 20-minute drive to 40.
Buyers comparing Matthews to Ballantyne or Madison Park should understand the distinction. Ballantyne is a corporate corridor with newer construction and polished amenities but little civic character. Madison Park sits closer to SouthPark with tighter lots and higher price points. Matthews offers more land, lower price-per-square-foot, and a community that has its own calendar of events and institutions. The buyer who fits here typically values that trade: more house, more town feel, more commute.
Matthews draws move-up buyers priced out of closer-in neighborhoods, many of whom also compare it with nearby Weddington for schools and land, or Indian Trail for more house per dollar.
What buyers should know
- Downtown Matthews is walkable with independent restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and a Saturday farmers market
- Four Mile Creek Greenway connects parks and green space across the town
- Mecklenburg County Regional Sportsplex is one of the region's largest athletic facilities
- I-485 and Highway 74 provide multiple routes into Charlotte and SouthPark
- Housing stock spans established subdivisions, townhomes, and newer builds with larger lots than inner-ring Charlotte neighborhoods
Location & Commute
Uptown Charlotte 20-35 min Via US-74; longer during peak hours
SouthPark 15-25 min Via Providence Rd or I-485
Charlotte Douglas Airport 30-45 min I-485 west to I-85
Ballantyne 15-20 min Via I-485 south
Nearby hospital 5 - 10 min Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, in town on Matthews Township Parkway.
Neighborhood Highlights
Distance to Uptown 11 miles Via US-74 northwest
Nearby hospital Novant Health Matthews In-town, on Matthews Township Pkwy
Greenway access Four Mile Creek Greenway Connects to McAlpine Creek Greenway system
Housing Character
Single-family homes Broad range Established subdivisions and newer builds on larger lots
Townhomes Entry to mid-range Concentrated near Township Pkwy corridor
Schools
Assigned schools
Elementary Matthews Elementary School Rated 9/10 on GreatSchools. Matthews has multiple elementary feeders depending on your specific address. Crown Point Elementary and Elizabeth Lane Elementary also serve parts of town. Verify your assignment at cms.k12.nc.us before making any school-based decision.
Middle Crestdale Middle School Rated 9/10 on GreatSchools. Crestdale operates as a CMS magnet school with a Gifted and Talented program. Magnet enrollment is by application and not guaranteed by address.
High David W. Butler High School Rated 6/10 on GreatSchools. Verify your address assignment at cms.k12.nc.us.
Source: GreatSchools.org. Ratings reflect multiple indicators and are updated periodically. School boundaries are subject to change, verify your address with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Local Places
Around Matthews
A snapshot of some of the places that shape daily life in the neighborhood.
Restaurants
Enzo's Osteria
Traditional Italian trattoria with handmade pasta and a focused wine list.
130 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NCJekyll and Hyde Taphouse
An Irish and English pub with a heady beer selection and a lively downtown atmosphere.
316 N Trade St, Matthews, NCPicadeli's Pub-in-Deli
A casual pub-style deli with sandwiches, burgers, and local draft beers.
1600-A Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NCRoyal Cafe and Creperie
A cafe and creperie serving sweet and savory crepes alongside coffee drinks.
131 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NCSante
Elevated Southern dining in a cozy downtown setting, popular for date nights.
165 N Trade St, Matthews, NCStacks Kitchen
A neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot known for creative stacks and local ingredients.
11100 Monroe Rd A, Matthews, NCThai Taste Matthews
Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed setting near Matthews Station.
131 Matthews Station St #1F, Matthews, NCThe Exchange Pizza Depot
Craft pizza in a casual downtown space with a community-focused vibe.
213 N Trade St Ste B, Matthews, NCThe Loyalist Market
A market-style restaurant with rotating seasonal dishes and local sourcing.
435 N Trade St #102, Matthews, NCThe One Tapas & Bar
A tapas bar with a broad small-plates menu and extensive cocktail list.
3116 Weddington Rd #600, Matthews, NCUmami Sushi & Grill
A neighborhood sushi and grill with a broad Japanese-American menu.
200 E Matthews St, Matthews, NCYanni Bistro
A Mediterranean bistro with a warm, intimate atmosphere and Greek-influenced menu.
131 E John St, Matthews, NCCoffee & Bakeries
Brakeman's Coffee & Supply
A local coffeehouse in a restored 1925 building with a community patio and excellent brews.
225 N Trade St, Matthews, NCInnescas Sweets of Europe
A European-style pastry shop with handcrafted sweets, cakes, and specialty coffee.
215 N Ames St #900, Matthews, NCThe Collective Cafe
A locally owned cafe with specialty coffee, grain bowls, and made-to-order breakfast.
1031 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd Ste B, Matthews, NCWine & Drinks
Grace O'Malley's
An authentic Irish pub with live music, local brews, and a welcoming downtown atmosphere.
157 N Trade St, Matthews, NCKristophers Sports Bar
A sports bar with multiple screens, pub food, and cold drafts on North Trade Street.
250 N Trade St, Matthews, NCMatthews Social House
A neighborhood gathering spot with craft cocktails and a relaxed social vibe.
105 W Charles St, Matthews, NCSeaboard Brewing, Taproom & Wine Bar
A downtown taproom and wine bar with house-brewed craft beers and a patio.
213 N Trade St, Matthews, NCSteady Eddy's Pumphouse
A laid-back neighborhood bar and live music venue east of downtown.
2216 E John St, Matthews, NCFitness
9Round
A kickboxing-inspired circuit training studio with 30-minute no-appointment workouts.
929 Park Center Dr #102, Matthews, NCClub Pilates
A reformer-based Pilates studio with group classes for all levels.
2211 Matthews Township Pkwy E, Matthews, NCPlanet Fitness
A full-equipment gym with extended hours and low monthly membership rates.
10052 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NCGroceries & Markets
Bear Food
A locally sourced grocery and provisions shop in the heart of downtown Matthews.
189 N Trade St Lower Level, Matthews, NCCostco Wholesale
A warehouse club with groceries, household goods, and fuel on the Township Pkwy corridor.
2125 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC
Harris Teeter
A full-service grocery anchor on the Matthews Township Pkwy retail corridor.
1811 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NCMatthews Community Farmer's Market
The largest producer-only farmers market in the Charlotte region, open Saturdays on Trade Street.
188 N Trade St, Matthews, NCParks
Arthur Goodman Memorial Park
A neighborhood park with open green space and recreational amenities on South Trade Street.
1200 S Trade St, Matthews, NCFour Mile Creek Greenway
A scenic multi-use trail connecting parks and green space across the town and into Charlotte.
Sports Pkwy, Matthews, NCTown Green Park
Matthews' central gathering green adjacent to the historic Train Depot and farmers market.
232 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NCRecreation
Mecklenburg County Regional Sportsplex
One of the region's largest athletic facilities with fields, courts, and aquatic amenities.
2425 Sports Pkwy, Matthews, NCSeller Intelligence
Who buys in Matthews
The Matthews buyer pool is broad: young families relocating from outside Charlotte, move-up buyers priced out of Madison Park and Ballantyne, and long-term Charlotte residents looking for more space and a different pace. That breadth is an asset for sellers because demand rarely concentrates in a single price band. Homes priced accurately for their condition and subdivision sell without extended time on market. Overpricing relative to the immediate subdivision comp set is the most common mistake, and it shows quickly in DOM.
Sellers in Matthews need to understand that the town’s value proposition is lifestyle and space, not prestige address. Buyers here are comparison-shopping against Mint Hill, Stallings, and Weddington simultaneously. Presentation matters: updated kitchens and bathrooms move faster and closer to list price. Homes that carry deferred maintenance in a market where buyers have alternatives tend to sit and accumulate price reductions. Getting the condition story right before listing is worth more here than in tighter inner-ring markets.
Because the Matthews buyer pool is broad, sellers usually have room on sell-first or buy-first timing, and steady Southeast-corridor rental demand makes the rental hold option worth weighing before listing.
Matthews buyers are often choosing between three or four towns at once. If your home looks like it needs work, they'll pick the one that doesn't.
What sellers need to know
- Buyer pool is broad: relocators, move-up buyers, and Charlotte residents seeking space and value
- Subdivision-level comps matter more than town-wide medians for accurate pricing
- Condition and presentation drive faster sales and tighter sale-to-list ratios
- Proximity to Novant Health Matthews and Harris Teeter HQ creates a stable local employment base that supports consistent demand
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The Matthews market in numbers
The figures below describe how the Matthews market has actually behaved, drawn from MLS data and refreshed automatically. Read them together rather than in isolation. Price, inventory, days on market, and the gap between list and sale prices each tell part of the same story about where leverage sits between buyers and sellers.
Pricing Trends
How sale prices, price per square foot, and sale-to-list ratios have moved in Matthews over the past 12 months.
Median Sales Price Source: ShowingTime
What homes actually close for over time, the anchor for pricing to real outcomes rather than asking prices.
Avg Price Per Sq Ft Source: ShowingTime
Normalizes price across home sizes, useful for comparing against recent sales that are larger or smaller.
Market Activity
A look at inventory levels, days on market, and closed sales volume to show where the market is heading.
Avg Days on Market Source: ShowingTime
How long the typical home takes to sell, with rising days signaling buyers have more room to deliberate.
Sale to List Ratio Source: ShowingTime
The share of list price sellers actually receive at closing, where figures near 100 percent signal strong demand and little room to negotiate.
Months Supply Source: ShowingTime
How long it would take to sell every listed home at the current pace, with below roughly four months having historically favored sellers here.
Closed Sales Source: ShowingTime
The volume of completed transactions, a gauge of demand and how active the market is season to season.
Market data sourced from ShowingTime. Charts reflect the Matthews area and update automatically.
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FAQ
Common questions
What do homes cost in Matthews, NC?
Matthews covers a wide price range. Townhomes and smaller single-family homes start in the mid-$300,000s. Most established single-family subdivisions trade in the $450,000 to $700,000 range. Larger or newer builds in premium subdivisions can reach $800,000 and above. School assignments and proximity to downtown Matthews influence price within those bands.
What schools serve Matthews?
Matthews falls within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Assignments vary by address. Confirm your specific street at the CMS boundary tool before making any school-based decision. The central assignment pattern for downtown Matthews is Matthews Elementary, Crestdale Middle, and Butler High School. CMS magnet programs are also available through the annual Program Choice Lottery.
How far is Matthews from Uptown Charlotte?
Matthews is approximately 11 miles southeast of Uptown. The drive takes 20 to 35 minutes depending on time of day. US-74 is the primary route, with I-485 providing an alternative path to various parts of Charlotte.
What is downtown Matthews like?
Downtown Matthews centers on North Trade Street and the Town Green. It includes the Matthews Community Farmers Market (the largest producer-only market in the Charlotte region), Seaboard Brewing, independent restaurants, coffee shops, and the historic Train Depot. The Matthews Alive Festival draws significant regional attendance each Labor Day weekend.
Is Matthews walkable?
Downtown Matthews is walkable for residents close to Trade Street. Most subdivisions require a car for daily errands, though the Four Mile Creek Greenway provides pedestrian and bike access to parks and green space across the town.
How does Matthews compare to Ballantyne or Mint Hill?
Matthews has a more established downtown and stronger civic identity than either. Ballantyne skews newer construction with a corporate corridor feel. Mint Hill is quieter and more residential with less retail infrastructure. Matthews sits between them in price and offers the most developed local amenity base of the three.
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