Matthews, NC

The 6 successfully CLOSED home sales in Matthews NC's Sardis Plantation neighborhood over the past six months...

- had an Average Sales Price of $269,500 (range was $190,000 to $307,000)

- spent an Average of 144 Days on the Market (range was 37 days to 260 days)

- sold for an Average of 91.9% of the Original List Price, average of 96% of the Final List Price

- Seller Paid Closing Cost Contributions of $350 to $7,000 were included in 4 of the 6 recent Sardis Plantation neighborhood home sales

The Upper $200s have had the majority (67%) of recent home Sales activity

Available Sardis Plantation Homes for Sale are priced from $239,900 to $307,000

The currently available homes for sale have 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, around 2,200 to over 2,500 square feet of living space and include 2 story home styles, 1 has a garage the other does not.

For the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily)-
Sardis Plantation Neighborhood Homes for Sale

To view homes for sale in nearby Southeast Charlotte (and Matthews) area neighborhoods:

Beverly Crest Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Hampton Green Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Matthews Estates Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Matthews Plantation Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Sardis Grove Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Somersby Neighborhood Homes for Sale

OR to enter your own home search criteria, NO registration required: Search Charlotte NC Area Homes for Sale

The Sardis Plantation neighborhood is an established community of single family homes located in the town of Matthews NC (Southeast Charlotte region) located off Hwy 51 and just minutes from the Arboretum and Providence Rd. Current School Assignments are: Elizabeth Lane Elementary, South Charlotte Middle and Providence High

Originally posted at: Charlotte NC Neighborhoods, Real Estate Market and Local Charlotte NC Information

Copyright©2012 by Diane McDermott, All Rights Reserved, “Sardis Plantation Neighborhood in Matthews NC, Recent Home Sales Activity January 2012"

*Data based on information from Carolina Multiple Listing Service Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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The content of this blog is the original content of Diane McDermott, NC Residential Real Estate Broker in Charlotte NC's real estate market serving neighborhoods in Charlotte NC

Search Charlotte NC Area Homes for Sale

The 2 available homes for sale in Matthews NC's Sardis Plantation neighborhood are priced from $239,900 to $307,000.

To view the neighborhood real estate listings (link updated daily) -
Sardis Plantation Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Recently SOLD activity is still the majority (60%) of neighborhood real estate activity as of January 2012.

Under Contract activity is UP over the past month to 2 homes Under Contract in Sardis Plantation.

Available homes for sale are DOWN to just 2 active real estate listings right now.

The neighborhood real estate inventory level is very LOW at just a 2 month supply of homes for sale (balanced conditions would be around a 6 month supply)

For the recent home sales report - Sardis Plantation Neighborhood Recent Home Sales Activity January 2012

The Available Sardis Plantation Homes for Sale are at the Low $200s and Low $300s

Recent home Sales have been highest at the Upper $200s

Under Contract activity is ALL Under $250k

To view homes for sale in nearby Southeast Charlotte (and Matthews) area neighborhoods:

Beverly Crest Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Hampton Green Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Matthews Estates Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Matthews Plantation Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Sardis Grove Neighborhood Homes for Sale

Somersby Neighborhood Homes for Sale

OR to enter your own home search criteria, NO registration required: Search Charlotte NC Area Homes for Sale

The Sardis Plantation neighborhood is an established community of single family homes located in the town of Matthews NC (Southeast Charlotte region) located off Hwy 51 and just minutes from the Arboretum and Providence Rd. Current School Assignments are: Elizabeth Lane Elementary, South Charlotte Middle and Providence High

Originally posted at: Charlotte NC Neighborhoods, Real Estate Market and Local Charlotte NC Information

Copyright©2012 by Diane McDermott, All Rights Reserved, “Sardis Plantation Neighborhood in Matthews NC, Real Estate Activity January 2012"

*Data based on information from Carolina Multiple Listing Service Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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The content of this blog is the original content of Diane McDermott, NC Residential Real Estate Broker in Charlotte NC's real estate market serving neighborhoods in Charlotte NC

Search Charlotte NC Area Homes for Sale

The 2011 Matthews NC Real Estate Market—Five Facts

It's time to look at the real estate market in Matthews NC and to assess how home buyers and home sellers fared in 2011.

Here are five facts about the Matthews marketplace in 2011.

1. The single family market in Matthews improved last year over each of the previous two years with 6.9% more homes sold than in 2010.
2. The median sales price was up slightly over 2010 and up 6% over 2009.
3. Matthews’ townhome market has declined every year since 2008. The median sales price of townhomes has been at the $160,000 level for the past two years, substantial decline from median sales prices over $225,000 in 2008 and 2009.
4. There is still new construction to be found in Matthews at around 11% of the marketplace.
5. Distressed sales accounted for approximately 25% of the 2011 market.

What do these five facts mean for Matthews buyers and sellers?

• It is a much better marketplace for single family home sellers in Matthews than for townhome sellers.
• In spite of the improving single family market, Matthews is still a very affordable place for home buyers.
• Home buyers can find a few new home neighborhoods in which to purchase.

Want to learn more about the real estate market in Matthews and see all the numbers for each of the past four years? Want to know where the most active Matthews neighborhoods were in 2011? Click on the link below.

Matthews NC Real Estate Market Report—Year 2011

Copyright 2012. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *The 2011 Matthews NC Real Estate Market—Five Facts*

Blackstone is a Shea Homes community of about 130 homes with amenities that include a neighborhood clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis courts. Blackstone is unique because it has a Matthews mailing address where your children will be able to attend excellent Weddington schools, but has a Union County tax location (lower taxes). Click on the house to find your new home.

Matthews NC Elementary Schools

Moving to Matthews NC? If you are the parent of young children, you are probably very interested in the elementary schools that serve Matthews students.

Newcomers to Matthews should first do some research on the school system. The Town of Matthews doesn't own the schools within its borders. The Matthews schools are part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), a county-wide school district. This means that the pupil assignment zones don't correspond to town boundaries.

Click here to learn some basics about the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Where will Matthews students attend elementary school?

There are three elementary schools located within the Town of Matthews. They are Matthews Elementary, Elizabeth Lane Elementary, and Crown Point Elementary. These schools serve most Matthews students although some students will attend school outside town limits.

Click on the links below to learn more about each Matthews school, including location and school report cards.

Matthews Elementary

Elizabeth Lane Elementary

Crown Point Elementary

Want to know more about schools and living in Matthews NC? Request a free Matthews NC relocation package.

Copyright 2011. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Matthews NC Elementary Schools*