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Welcome to this beautifully renovated Matthews home, where striking design meets modern comfort. With more than $150,000 in thoughtful renovations completed between 2023 and 2026, this move-in-ready home offers exceptional quality and attention to detail throughout. Inside, you’ll find a bright, open floor plan with three spacious bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The stunning kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring elegant quartz countertops, soft-close shaker cabinetry, a large island with generous seating, a stylish tile backsplash, and a gas range—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Designer finishes can be found throughout, including mid-century modern lighting, custom trim accents, built-in closet shelving, and beautifully crafted tile work in the bathrooms that adds a luxurious touch. The fully brick exterior not only provides classic curb appeal but also offers lasting durability and low-maintenance ownership. A brand-new roof installed in 2026 adds even more value and peace of mind. Outside, you’ll enjoy a spacious, fully fenced backyard with endless possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, gardening, or play. The attached two-car garage includes an additional storage area, providing plenty of room for tools, outdoor equipment, and seasonal items. Homes with this level of craftsmanship, extensive updates, and timeless finishes are hard to find. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this exceptional Matthews home has to offer.
Country living in very convenient location. Lovingly maintained brick ranch on 3.24 acres with beautiful mature trees, pasture for a horse, wonderful garden area, peace and tranquility abound. Hardwood floors throughout except den which has new flooring of luxury vinyl plank. Home has leaf filter gutter guards w/warranty in 2018, Gas furnace installed 2020, windows and siding 2008, fridge 2020, hooked on to City Water 1998, sewer is available at the street, 24x32 workshop/garage roof replaced in late 2022. 15x20 sunroom has heat/air, also window unit for additional cooling if needed. A MUST SEE for room to roam. Close to shopping, restaurants, hospital. Sidewalks for exercise. Great lot for inground pool. New Septic field was added approximately 10 years ago, see on drawing in red. One Owner Home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,590 (−29.8%)
$46,300 + $282,000
$328,300
2024
$3,691 (+1.5%)
$46,300 + $282,000
$328,300
2023
$3,637 (+26.2%)
$203,800 + $282,000
$485,800
2022
$2,883
$203,800 + $282,000
$485,800
2021
$2,883 (+1.6%)
$153,900 + $157,900
$311,800
2020
$2,836 (+0.2%)
$153,900 + $157,900
$311,800
2019
$2,830 (+58.2%)
$153,900 + $157,900
$311,800
2018
$1,789 (+2.1%)
$153,900 + $157,900
$311,800
2017
$1,752 (+0.4%)
$42,000 + $107,500
$149,500
2015
$1,744 (+2.0%)
$42,000 + $107,500
$149,500
2014
$1,709
2013
$1,709 (+3.5%)
2012
$1,652 (−2.7%)
$42,000 + $107,500
$149,500
2011
$1,697
$42,000 + $108,300
$150,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,624
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,624
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mecklenburg County
APN
19332314
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-20
Single-Family Residential District
The R-20 Single-Family Residential District is established to provide an environment exclusively for singlefamily housing at a very low density of population and structures. Specified nonresidential uses of public or semi-public nature are permitted in this district. The regulations for this district are designed to maintain a suitable environment for family living. The map symbol and short name for this Single-Family Residential District shall be R-20.
Jun 1, 2026 • Active
Residential plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Matthews, NC • 28105
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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30
57
37
71
46
77
55
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92
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81
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73
53
66
46
54
36
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Matthews. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12620 Idlewild Rd
$539,755
$10K under list price of $550K
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