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$413,665$245 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $105,000 on Jul 2, 1996

1018 LIGHTWOOD DR

MATTHEWS, NC 28105
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,690 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$414K
$405K low$422K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Jul 2, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$335,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$335,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$335,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMECKLENBURG
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 170 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
David W. Butler High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Mint Hill Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Mint Hill Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28105These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,608
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,106 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,613
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,303
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

1018 Lightwood Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Mecklenburg County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Matthews 28105

What homes are worth in Matthews 28105

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$238K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Matthews 28105.

How it measures up in Matthews 28105

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Matthews 28105.

Estimated value$413,665
CheaperTypical $506,589Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,164 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 1018 Lightwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatthews 28105Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$413,66528% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24557% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,690 ft²27% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac64% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than197917% of homes27% of homes

About 1018 Lightwood Dr

How much is 1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC is $413,665 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $405,317 to $422,013. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC last sell?

1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC last sold on Jul 2, 1996 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC?

1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,690 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC built?

1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC?

1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC is assigned to David W. Butler High School (high), rated B-; Mint Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Mint Hill Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1018 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28105?

Among the 14,174 homes in Matthews 28105, it is worth more than 28% of them ($413,665 against a typical $506,589), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($245 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,690 ft² against a typical 2,164 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1979 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 48% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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