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$562,902$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 $258,000 on Oct 22, 2015

8510 FOREST SHADOW CIR

CORNELIUS, NC 28031
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,207 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.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$563K
$516K low$610K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$258,000 · Oct 22, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,072 (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.$468,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$368,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$468,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$468,200

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.0.23
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.Porch · 228 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
J.V. Washam Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Bailey Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
William Amos Hough High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28031These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.33,025
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,422 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

8510 Forest Shadow Cir 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 69% of homes in Mecklenburg County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Cornelius 28031

What homes are worth in Cornelius 28031

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

This home
$235K$4.2M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Cornelius 28031.

How it measures up in Cornelius 28031

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cornelius 28031.

Estimated value$562,902
CheaperTypical $584,620Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $299Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area2,207 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,086 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 8510 Forest Shadow Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCornelius 28031Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$562,90247% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25531% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than2,207 ft²54% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac41% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than199739% of homes52% of homes

About 8510 Forest Shadow Cir

How much is 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC is $562,902 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $516,230 to $609,574. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC last sell?

8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC last sold on Oct 22, 2015 for $258,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC?

8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,207 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC built?

8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC?

8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC is assigned to J.V. Washam Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Bailey Middle School (middle), rated A+; William Amos Hough 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 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC compare to other homes in Cornelius 28031?

Among the 12,449 homes in Cornelius 28031, it is worth more than 47% of them ($562,902 against a typical $584,620), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($255 against a typical $299), it is bigger than 54% of them (2,207 ft² against a typical 2,086 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1997 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 69% 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 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8510 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC was $3,072. The county assessed it at $468,200.

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