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$624,607$318 / 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 88How 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 $180,000 on Jul 15, 1999

242 WAINSLEY PL

MATTHEWS, NC 28105
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,964 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$625K
$553K low$697K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Jul 15, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,281 (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.$437,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$337,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$430,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$437,700

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.0.28
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.Deck · 130 ft²Porch · 304 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Elizabeth Lane Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Providence High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
South Charlotte Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 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

242 Wainsley Pl 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 74% of homes in Mecklenburg County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% 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
$234K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 73% 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$624,607
CheaperTypical $505,822Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,964 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,169 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 242 Wainsley Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatthews 28105Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$624,60773% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31894% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,964 ft²41% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac38% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than199041% of homes41% of homes

About 242 Wainsley Pl

How much is 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC is $624,607 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $552,526 to $696,688. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC last sell?

242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC last sold on Jul 15, 1999 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC?

242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,964 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC built?

242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC?

242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC is assigned to Elizabeth Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Providence High School (high), rated A; South Charlotte Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28105?

Among the 14,172 homes in Matthews 28105, it is worth more than 73% of them ($624,607 against a typical $505,822), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($318 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,964 ft² against a typical 2,169 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1990 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 74% 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 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 Wainsley Pl, Matthews, NC was $3,281. The county assessed it at $437,700.

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