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$404,589$255 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $375,000 on Jul 29, 2022

817 LIGHTWOOD DR

MATTHEWS, NC 28105
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,584 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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

$405K
$371K low$438K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$375,000 · Jul 29, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,505 (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.$334,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$333,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$334,200

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.0.35
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
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.Patio · 238 ft²Porch · 55 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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.

H
David W. Butler High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Mint Hill Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Mint Hill Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

817 Lightwood 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 74% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Matthews 28105
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Mecklenburg County
  • Older than 83% 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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$235K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 26% 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$404,589
CheaperTypical $505,835Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,175 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 817 Lightwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatthews 28105Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$404,58926% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25566% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,584 ft²21% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac56% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than197917% of homes28% of homes

About 817 Lightwood Dr

How much is 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC is $404,589 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $370,696 to $438,482. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC last sell?

817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC last sold on Jul 29, 2022 for $375,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC?

817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,584 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC built?

817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC?

817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC is assigned to David W. Butler High School (high), rated B; Mint Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Mint Hill Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC compare to other homes in Matthews 28105?

Among the 14,176 homes in Matthews 28105, it is worth more than 26% of them ($404,589 against a typical $505,835), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($255 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,584 ft² against a typical 2,175 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1979 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 46% 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 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 817 Lightwood Dr, Matthews, NC was $2,505. The county assessed it at $334,200.

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