Matthews, NC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$359 Avg asking sale price
$2,464 Avg asking lease rate
9,290 SF Avg unit lease size
26,357 SF Avg building size for sale
6.39% Average cap rate

Matthews's Demographic Profile

Matthews has 12,939 households and a median income of $99,412, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 32,021
# Households 12,939
Median age 44
Median household income $99,412
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,294
5-year population change +6%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Matthews $491 7,287 SF 6.28%
Monroe $306 4,709 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Matthews $475 8,652 SF
Stallings $494 5,678 SF
Indian Trail $450 8,852 SF
Mint Hill $590 6,154 SF
Monroe $203 7,506 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Matthews

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

435 N Trade St

Matthews, NC 28105

  • 18,316 SF Office Building
  • 6.28% Cap Rate
  • $6,500,000
For Sale

Matthews Corner

Matthews, NC 28105

  • 16,285 SF Office Building
  • $375,000
For Sale

Crown Centre Office Bldg

Charlotte, NC 28227

  • 45,000 SF Office Building
  • $279,000
For Sale

Bldg 1

Matthews, NC 28105

  • 5,920 SF Office Building
  • $1,050,000 - $1,075,000
For Sale

Pike Nursery

Matthews, NC 28105

  • 10,068 SF Retail Building
  • $4,960,000
For Sale

Matthews Medical Office Condo For Sale

Matthews, NC 28105

  • 2,925 SF Office Building
  • $1,275,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Matthews pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Matthews $359 26,357 SF
Stallings $485 8,666 SF
Indian Trail $410 9,311 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Matthews alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Matthews or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Matthews 32,021 12,939 44 $99,412 2 4,294 6%
Stallings 15,847 5,848 42 $96,125 3 781 11%
Indian Trail 41,935 14,092 39 $91,670 3 2,685 11%
Hemby Bridge 1,641 573 40 $77,332 3 93 13%
Weddington 14,428 4,549 44 $163,889 3 191 12%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Matthews, NC and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Matthews

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Is Matthews a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Matthews offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Matthews?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Matthews. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Matthews?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Matthews. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Matthews compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Matthews. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Matthews acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Matthews, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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