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$499,434$526 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

144 S AMES ST

MATTHEWS, NC 28105
2
Beds
1
Baths
950 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$499K
$448K low$551K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,369 (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.$316,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$315,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$316,000

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.0.50
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.Forced Air
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 · 15 ft²

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

E
Matthews Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Crestdale Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
David W. Butler High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

144 S Ames St 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 more than 84% of homes in Downtown Matthews
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Matthews 28105
  • Among the smallest homes in Matthews 28105
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Mecklenburg County
  • Older than 93% 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 47% 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$499,434
CheaperTypical $508,828Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$526
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area950 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,176 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 144 S Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown MatthewsMatthews 28105Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$499,43484% of homes47% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$526almost all homesalmost all homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than950 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac78% of homes77% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than196920% of homes7% of homes20% of homes

About 144 S Ames St

How much is 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC is $499,434 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $447,897 to $550,971. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC last sell?

144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC last sold on Jun 12, 1972, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC?

144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 950 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC built?

144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC?

144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC is assigned to Matthews Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Crestdale Middle School (middle), rated A; David W. Butler High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28105?

Among the 14,168 homes in Matthews 28105, it is worth more than 47% of them ($499,434 against a typical $508,828), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($526 against a typical $239), it is bigger than almost none of them (950 ft² against a typical 2,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1969 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 62% 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 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 144 S Ames St, Matthews, NC was $2,369. The county assessed it at $316,000.

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