Areas / Matthews
Mecklenburg CountyLiving in Matthews, NC
A historic downtown, a Saturday market and one of the biggest Labor Day parades in the Southeast.
If I were driving you through Matthews
Matthews is about 11 miles southeast of Uptown with a downtown that still feels like a small town. Locals call it Stumptown, and you'll see the name on the park and the soccer club.
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Downtown and Trade Street
Town Hall, an active library branch and local restaurants within a few walkable blocks.
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Matthews Community Farmers Market
Saturday mornings downtown, with local farms and makers.
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Stumptown Park
The town green where Matthews holds its events and gatherings.
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Four Mile Creek Greenway
A paved trail along the creek for walking, running and biking.
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Sportsplex at Matthews
A 5,000-seat stadium and home of Stumptown Athletic soccer.
The feel
Small-town downtown with big-city access. Matthews Alive on Labor Day weekend is one of the largest parades in the Southeast.
Homes you'll find
Established neighborhoods with mature trees, homes near downtown and newer communities along the I-485 corridor.
Getting around
US 74 runs northwest into Charlotte, I-485 has four interchanges in town and NC 51 connects to Mint Hill and Pineville.
Outdoors
Four Mile Creek Greenway, Stumptown Park and nearby McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, with much of Matthews zoned to David W. Butler High School. We confirm assignment for every home.
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