Know the address.
A Matthews postal address is only the start. Use official records to confirm the details that change from parcel to parcel.
Start with the parcel.
Open the official source for your address, then confirm any important result directly with the responsible agency.
Town limits & county
Start with the parcel, not the postal city. Compare the Town's map with the appropriate county parcel viewer; verify the municipality and county shown for the exact property.
School assignment
Use the district's address tools for the school year you are considering. Proximity or a neighborhood name is not proof of assignment, and boundaries can change.
Property taxes
Look up the parcel's actual bill and current county and municipal rates. The billed jurisdiction and special fees matter; don't extrapolate from a ZIP code or another home.
Building & land-use jurisdiction
For a new build, addition or renovation, confirm zoning and land-use review with the municipality or county that governs the parcel. Ask the relevant county office about permits and inspections before committing to plans.
These links are starting points, not live determinations. Official pages and tools may change. This guide does not determine a property's jurisdiction or school assignment; confirm consequential decisions directly with the relevant agency.