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$567,476$408 / 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 92How 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

3609 FOREST LAWN DR

MATTHEWS, NC 28104
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,392 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.
6.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$567K
$523K low$612K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,794 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$759,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$599,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$759,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$759,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.165 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyUnion
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.58
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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

E
Antioch Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Weddington Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Weddington High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Union County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28104These 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.51
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,710
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,296 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,106
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$155,375
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

3609 Forest Lawn 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 more than 67% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Matthews 28104
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Matthews 28104
  • Among the largest lots in Matthews 28104
  • Older than 98% of homes in Matthews 28104

What homes are worth in Matthews 28104

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

This home
$226K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Matthews 28104.

How it measures up in Matthews 28104

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Matthews 28104.

Estimated value$567,476
CheaperTypical $610,000Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$408
CheaperTypical $248Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,392 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size6.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 3609 Forest Lawn Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatthews 28104Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$567,47646% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40897% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,392 ft²13% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.58 acalmost all homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19622% of homes9% of homes

About 3609 Forest Lawn Dr

How much is 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC is $567,476 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $523,026 to $611,926. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC last sell?

3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC last sold on Feb 23, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC?

3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,392 square feet of living space and a 6.58-acre lot.

When was 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC built?

3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC?

3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC is assigned to Antioch Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Weddington Middle School (middle), rated A+; Weddington High School (high), rated A. All sit in Union County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28104?

Among the 13,280 homes in Matthews 28104, it is worth more than 46% of them ($567,476 against a typical $610,000), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($408 against a typical $248), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,392 ft² against a typical 2,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.58 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1962 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 67% 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 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3609 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC was $3,794. The county assessed it at $759,400.

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