Lifestyle Overview
Life in Matthews.
A charming small town on Charlotte's southeast edge. A walkable historic downtown, strong schools, and a real community feel.
Food & Drink
Local restaurants and cafes around downtown.
Shops & Markets
The Matthews Community Farmers Market and independent shops.
Things to Do
Stumptown Park events, festivals, and greenways.
Local Favorites
Around Matthews.
A few well-known local spots to know. Ask us for more once you’re out exploring.
Parks & Outdoors
- Stumptown Park
- Squirrel Lake Park
Shopping
- Matthews Community Farmers Market
- Downtown Matthews shops
Entertainment & Culture
- Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
A curated sample of established local landmarks — not a complete directory.
Local Picks
How to enjoy Matthews.
Our brokers’ picks — the spots we’d actually send you to.
The perfect weekend
The Saturday farmers market, a play at Matthews Playhouse, and time in Stumptown Park.
Dog-Friendly
- Squirrel Lake Park
- Stumptown Park
Instagram-Worthy
- Historic downtown Matthews
Market Snapshot
The Matthews market right now.
A quick read on for-sale activity in Matthews (28105). For a full comparative market analysis on a specific home, just reach out.
Schools
Schools serving Matthews.
Public school district
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Assigned elementary, middle, and high schools depend on the exact address and current attendance zones. Tell us a home you’re considering and we’ll pull its assigned schools.
Also coming to this guide
Featured Matthews homes, an interactive map, and commute times arrive as we connect the MLS feed. Want them now? Ask a local broker.
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Thinking about Matthews?
Let’s talk through what you’re looking for. We’ll set up a showing and send matching listings the moment they hit the market.