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Last sold for $275,000 on Apr 14, 2021

556 W JOHN ST

MATTHEWS, NC 28105
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,948 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Apr 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,663 (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.$488,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$308,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$301,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$488,700

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.0.23
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.Yes
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.Porch · 184 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 · 0.6 mi
M
Crestdale Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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

556 W John 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Downtown Matthews
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area1,948 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,165 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 556 W John St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown MatthewsMatthews 28105Mecklenburg County
Living areabigger than1,948 ft²77% of homes41% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac63% of homes25% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than194912% of homesalmost no homes5% of homes

About 556 W John St

When did 556 W John St, Matthews, NC last sell?

556 W John St, Matthews, NC last sold on Apr 14, 2021 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 556 W John St, Matthews, NC?

556 W John St, Matthews, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,948 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 556 W John St, Matthews, NC built?

556 W John St, Matthews, NC was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 556 W John St, Matthews, NC?

556 W John 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 556 W John St, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28105?

Among the 14,170 homes in Matthews 28105, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,948 ft² against a typical 2,165 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1949 against a typical 1994). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 556 W John St, Matthews, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 556 W John St, Matthews, NC was $3,663. The county assessed it at $488,700.

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