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$552,321$380 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $500,000 on Sep 26, 2023

251 S TRADE ST

MATTHEWS, NC 28105
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,455 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.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$552K
$513K low$592K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Sep 26, 2023

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.$375,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$201,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$174,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$375,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$375,400

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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.67
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Rural
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 248 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Matthews Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Crestdale Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
David W. Butler High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

251 S Trade 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 68% of homes in Mecklenburg County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Among the oldest 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
$239K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 61% 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$552,321
CheaperTypical $507,978Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$380
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,455 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,178 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 251 S Trade St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatthews 28105Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$552,32161% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38098% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,455 ft²14% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac85% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than1926almost no homesalmost no homes

About 251 S Trade St

How much is 251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC is $552,321 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $513,021 to $591,621. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC last sell?

251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC last sold on Sep 26, 2023 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC?

251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,455 square feet of living space and a 0.67-acre lot.

When was 251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC built?

251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC?

251 S Trade 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 251 S Trade St, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28105?

Among the 14,168 homes in Matthews 28105, it is worth more than 61% of them ($552,321 against a typical $507,978), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($380 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,455 ft² against a typical 2,178 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1926 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 68% 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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