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$2,515 / Month

1023 Lightwood Dr

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Matthews, NC 28105

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,529 sq ft

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    Available Jun 22

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1023 Lightwood Dr
Available Jun 22

We make Pre-Leasing easy! Apply now and, once you’re approved, take this home off the market by paying a Pre-Lease Hold Fee; ask your Leasing Professional for more information. Once the home is made ready, we'll notify you that it's available for touring and for you to accept or decline. If you decline the home, we'll be happy to help you find a different home or refund your Hold Fee. This home is currently occupied and coming soon; please respect the current resident’s privacy and do not disturb. Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; a $11 monthly utility management fee; other mandatory fees, if applicable, for pool maintenance, pet fees/rent, smart home, internet service, and propane refilling; and optional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99). HOAs may also charge mandatory application and amenity fees, where applicable, which must be paid directly to the HOA. For a comprehensive overview of all potential fees, please see our Rental Fees. Get the home you want and the value you deserve with FirstKey Homes. Use our website to Apply Online, Schedule a Self-Tour, Review Resident Qualifications or Search More Homes; or contact our leasing department for help today. Pets are welcome. Apply soon, homes can go fast! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental home in Matthews, NC, may be just the home for you. Enjoy outdoor living on the patio/balcony. FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent—you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities – including St. Louis and Chicago – require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. If you are leasing a home in one of these areas, please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Please ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through Craigslist, SocialServe, LetGo, Facebook Marketplace or other classified advertising services. All applications and lease signing can only be completed through using the RentCafe portal. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, CashApp PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. See FirstKey Homes website for full details and conditions. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary, photos may be of similar home/floorplan, home may be under construction and photos may not be of actual home, individual homes, amenities, features, and views may differ. If you have any concerns, please schedule a tour prior to applying or leasing the listed home.

1023 Lightwood Dr is a house located in Mecklenburg County and the 28105 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Trash Fee
      Charged per unit.
      $0 / mo
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee
        Per Adult Applicant Charged per applicant.
        $55
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit
        Up to 2x the monthly rent, depending on the applicant and applicable laws Charged per unit.
        $3,143
      • Admin Fee
        Per Lease Generated Charged per unit.
        $75
  • Dogs
    • Pet Fee
      Up to 3 pets Allowed Charged per pet.
      $300
    • Pet Rent
      Up to 3 pets Allowed Charged per pet.
      $30 / mo
  • Cats
    • Pet Fee
      Charged per pet.
      $300
    • Pet Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $30 / mo
  • Prelease Hold Fee
    Charged per unit.
    $500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Disposal

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City - Matthews

Located 11 miles from uptown Charlotte in southeastern Mecklenburg County, Matthews combines historic charm with suburban convenience. The downtown district features independent shops and local restaurants, reflecting the area's evolution from its 19th-century roots as Stumptown to its development as a railroad hub. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Squirrel Lake Park and Four Mile Creek Greenway. The rental market includes apartment communities and single-family homes.

Community events bring residents together throughout the year, highlighted by the Matthews Alive Festival and its Labor Day parade. The town's economic stability is supported by corporate headquarters, including Family Dollar and Harris Teeter. The Matthews branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library serves as a central community resource, while the area is served by Butler High School.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Disposal
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Central Piedmont C.C., Levine
Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
South Piedmont
Drive: 18 min 9.9 mi
Central Piedmont C.C., Cato
Drive: 22 min 11.4 mi
Queens University of Charlotte
Drive: 23 min 14.3 mi
1023 Lightwood Dr is within 10 minutes or 4.3 miles from Central Piedmont C.C., Levine. It is also near South Piedmont and Central Piedmont C.C., Cato.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Matthews Charter Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
759 Students
Nearby
Crown Point Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
650 Students
Nearby
Mint Hill Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
944 Students
Attendance Zone
David W Butler High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,876 Students
Attendance Zone
Shands School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
3 Students
Nearby
Covenant Day School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
996 Students
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Matthews include Hawthorne Ln & 8Th St Citylynx, located 12.0 miles from 1023 Lightwood Dr. 1023 Lightwood Dr is near Charlotte/Douglas International, located 20.4 miles or 34 minutes away, and Concord-Padgett Regional, located 23.3 miles or 34 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Hawthorne Ln & 8Th St Citylynx
Drive: 18 min 12.0 mi
Elizabeth Av & Hawthorne Ln Citylynx
Drive: 18 min 12.1 mi
Cpcc Citylynx
Drive: 18 min 12.1 mi
Hawthorne Ln & 5Th St Citylynx
Drive: 19 min 12.2 mi
Sunnyside St Citylynx
Drive: 19 min 12.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Charlotte Amtrak Station
Drive: 21 min 13.6 mi
Kannapolis Station
Drive: 47 min 33.8 mi
Gastonia Amtrak Station
Drive: 48 min 34.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Charlotte/Douglas International
Drive: 34 min 20.4 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional
Drive: 34 min 23.3 mi
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
0 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1023 Lightwood Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Matthews Corners
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Sycamore Commons
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Matthews Festival Shopping Center
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
1023 Lightwood Dr has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Stallings Municipal Park
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Blair Mills Park
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Campbell Creek Greenway
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
Mint Hill Veteran's Park
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
Fred Kirby Park
Drive: 12 min 6.6 mi
1023 Lightwood Dr has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including Blair Mills Park, Stallings Municipal Park, and Campbell Creek Greenway.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Drive: 19 min 12.1 mi
Carolinas Medical Center / Behavioral Health
Drive: 21 min 13.1 mi
1023 Lightwood Dr is 12.1 miles from Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Carolinas Medical Center / Behavioral Health.

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