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$253,893$176 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $116,000 on Jul 25, 2016

3701 MELROSE COTTAGE DR

MATTHEWS, NC 28105
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,444 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.
2,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$254K
$226K low$282K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,000 · Jul 25, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,795 (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.$237,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$187,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
CountyMecklenburg
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
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.Porch · 69 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
Crown Point Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Mint Hill Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
David W. Butler High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 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

3701 Melrose Cottage 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 96% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Newer than 69% 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.

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$231K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 4% 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$253,893
CheaperTypical $503,507Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,444 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,177 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarshbrookeMatthews 28105Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$253,89315% of homes4% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17612% of homes7% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,444 ft²38% of homes14% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,000 ft²21% of homes5% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than200068% of homes69% of homes61% of homes

About 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr

How much is 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC is $253,893 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $225,917 to $281,869. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC last sell?

3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC last sold on Jul 25, 2016 for $116,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC?

3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,444 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC built?

3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC?

3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC is assigned to Crown Point Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Mint Hill Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28105?

Among the 14,250 homes in Matthews 28105, it is worth more than 4% of them ($253,893 against a typical $503,507), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($176 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,444 ft² against a typical 2,177 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (2000 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 10% 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 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3701 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC was $1,795. The county assessed it at $237,000.

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