Living in Matthews NC: What to Know Before Moving

Living in Matthews NC provides a unique combination of historic charm and modern convenience that makes it a top choice for families relocating to South Charlotte. In this video, Steve Jarrell takes you on a walking tour of the downtown area to highlight the lifestyle benefits of this established suburb and see if it fits your real estate goals. 📞 Schedule a Discovery Call with Steve: https://calendly.com/stevejarrell/int... When researching a relocation across the Charlotte metro, finding a walkable destination with its own distinct identity is a major priority. Matthews stands out because of a rich farming and railroad history that remains fully integrated into its current architecture and layout. From its origins as a small 19th-century agricultural settlement nicknamed Stumptown to a thriving town of over 30,000 residents, the area has maintained its localized culture while supporting highly competitive housing options. Steve tours crucial landmarks along Trade Street, highlighting daily lifestyle hubs like Brakeman’s Coffee and the historic Renfrow Hardware, which has operated continuously since the early 1900s. The town excels at hosting massive, family-focused community activities like the four-day Matthews Alive festival at Stumptown Park over Labor Day weekend. From a regional logistics perspective, residents benefit from direct commuter access to Uptown Charlotte via Independence Boulevard (Highway 74) and full loop accessibility from Interstate 485. This proximity makes it highly attractive to professionals seeking single-family real estate outside of central Charlotte. The local real estate landscape reflects this strong demand, with average single-family list prices climbing over 9% year-over-year from $595,000 up to $650,000, paired with declining days on market that require out-of-state buyers to be highly prepared and strategic. ====== If this is your first time to this channel, and you want to know everything about eating, sleeping, working, playing, the good, and the bad of living in Charlotte North Carolina, then subscribe▶ and tap the bell🛎 for notifications so you can be the first to know about the current market in Charlotte North Carolina. We get calls and emails everyday from people just like you, looking for help on making their move to Charlotte North Carolina and we absolutely love it. Whether you are moving in 9 days or 90 days, give us a call☎, shoot us a text📝, or send us an email📨 so we can help you make a smooth move to Charlotte North Carolina. All about Charlotte: https://thelongleafgroup.com/ ====== Most stats and data mentioned came from the following sites and are not based on our opinions: Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/north-ca... More About Charlotte: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlot... Census Data: https://censusreporter.org All stats, data, house pricing, and anything else mentioned is always subject to change and is provided merely as an example at the time of this recording ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🤔Thinking of Moving to Charlotte North Carolina? 📱 Call or Text: 704-774-7170 📨 Email: [email protected] 🔒 Book a Call: https://calendly.com/stevejarrell/int... ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Downtown Matthews, NC 00:53 Rich History of Downtown Matthews 01:13 Matthews' Beginnings as a Small Farming Town 01:44 Stumptown Park: The Origins of the Name 01:55 The Arrival of the Railroad and Matthews' Growth 02:53 Exploring Trade Street: Historic and Modern Blend 03:15 Brakeman's Coffee: A Local Favorite 04:13 Matthews' Convenient Location and Accessibility 04:40 Renfrow Hardware: A Historic Staple 05:00 Community Festivals and Activities 05:58 Thriving Real Estate Market in Matthews 06:41 Conclusion Touring Downtown Matthews #LivingInMatthewsNC #MatthewsNC #MatthewsRealEstate #SouthCharlotteRealEstate #CharlotteRelocation