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$489,900

1523 Sweetgum Lane
Matthews, NC 28105
Listed by Daniel Koumou Nete · Keller Williams South Park
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,060 sqft
Year built
1997

About this home

Welcome home to this charming single-story, brick ranch offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage. Beautifully maintained and bursting with curb appeal, the exterior features a warm brick façade framed by a lush front lawn, vibrant mature trees, and a spacious double-width driveway providing generous parking. Step inside to discover an inviting open floor plan highlighted by wood-look flooring, elegant crown molding, and architectural accent columns that seamlessly define the living spaces. A flexible separate sitting room or formal parlor near the entryway offers additional versatility to suit your lifestyle. At the heart of the home, the sunny kitchen boasts warm oak cabinetry, sleek dark granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a decorative tile backsplash, and a pass-through breakfast bar that keeps the host connected to the great room. Adjacent to the kitchen, a charming dining nook framed by a bay of bright windows provides a lovely space for everyday meals. Retreat to the private primary bedroom suite, complete with a elegant tray ceiling, ceiling fan, generous closet space, and direct access to an en-suite bathroom featuring a dedicated soaking tub for ultimate relaxation. Additional bedrooms offer plenty of natural light and flexibility for guest accommodation, a home office, or hobby space. Completing this home is a dedicated laundry room outfitted with convenient overhead storage cabinets. Step outside and enjoy a spacious backyard designed for outdoor living and entertaining. The large patio area is enhanced by a beautiful pergola, creating the perfect setting for relaxing, grilling, outdoor dining, or hosting family and friends. With plenty of open yard space, mature trees, and a comfortable outdoor layout, this backyard offers the ideal extension of the home’s living space.Convenient, single-level living at its finest—schedule your tour today!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4416587
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Southwoods
Status
Active
Days on market
46
On market date
August 25, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Crown Point Elementary
1.93 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
529
Student:teacher ratio
16.5:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Middle
Mint Hill Middle
1.16 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
923
Student:teacher ratio
17.4:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
High
Butler High School
1.14 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,965
Student:teacher ratio
18.9:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Matthews's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

70
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks4
Schools9
Transit stops10
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Matthews, from live MLS data.

On the market 46 days -- 55 fewer days than Matthews's current average of 101 days.
For reference, the median list price across 300 active listings in Matthews right now is $494,450.

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$97,980 down
$391,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,542
Property tax (est.)$408
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 12 days ago.

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