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$408,320$285 / 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 96How 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 $79,900 on Jun 1, 1992

1235 LIGHTWOOD DR

MATTHEWS, NC 28105
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,433 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$408K
$392K low$425K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$79,900 · Jun 1, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,308 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$307,900 (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.$232,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$306,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$307,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMecklenburg
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (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.Central
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 · 168 ft²Porch · 216 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Mint Hill Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
David W. Butler High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Mint Hill Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

1235 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 74% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Mecklenburg County
  • Older than 87% 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 26% 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$408,320
CheaperTypical $506,589Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,433 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,164 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 1235 Lightwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatthews 28105Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$408,32026% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28585% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,433 ft²13% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac74% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than197513% of homes25% of homes

About 1235 Lightwood Dr

How much is 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC is $408,320 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $392,022 to $424,618. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC last sell?

1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC last sold on Jun 1, 1992 for $79,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC?

1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,433 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC built?

1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC?

1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC is assigned to Mint Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; David W. Butler High School (high), rated B-; 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 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28105?

Among the 14,174 homes in Matthews 28105, it is worth more than 26% of them ($408,320 against a typical $506,589), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($285 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,433 ft² against a typical 2,164 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1975 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 47% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1235 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC was $2,308. The county assessed it at $307,900.

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