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Last sold for $29,000 on Sep 14, 2012

MATTHEWS RD

CASTALIA, NC 27816
0
Baths
2,491 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$29,000 · Sep 14, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$249 (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.$42,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
CountyFranklin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Edward Best Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
M
Bunn Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.6 mi
H
Bunn High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.8 mi

District: Franklin County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27816These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,038
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.47 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,123
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,891
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.58%

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How this home compares

Matthews Rd 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 91% of homes in Castalia 27816
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Castalia 27816
  • Older than 97% of homes in Franklin County

How it measures up in Castalia 27816

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Castalia 27816.

Living area2,491 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,566 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How Matthews Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastalia 27816Franklin County
Living areabigger than2,491 ft²91% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac30% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than192010% of homes3% of homes

About Matthews Rd

When did Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC last sell?

Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC last sold on Sep 14, 2012 for $29,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC?

Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC has 2,491 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC built?

Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC?

Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC is assigned to Edward Best Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Bunn Middle School (middle), rated D+; Bunn High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Franklin County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC compare to other homes in Castalia 27816?

Among the 983 homes in Castalia 27816, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,491 ft² against a typical 1,566 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1920 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Matthews Rd, Castalia, NC was $249. The county assessed it at $42,000.

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