Union County property record for 5840 Potter Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-147-113 |
| Primary APN | 07-147-113 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 21 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5840 POTTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MATTHEWS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28104-0503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF-1 INDIA |
| Legal Description | #1 BLKA WOR-WOOD ACRES PB04 PG238 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOR-WOOD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NC |
| Township / Civil Division | VANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 20315 |
5840 Potter Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Union County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5840 POTTER RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28104-0503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202517453 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9156 / 302 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009081702 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5840 POTTER RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28104-0503 |
| Document Number | 0009156302 |
| Book / Page | 9156 / 302 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 238 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 17453 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Title Company | MASTER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9215 INDIAN TRAIL FAIRVIEW RD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079-7768 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5840 POTTER RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28104-0503 |
| Document Number | 0000017454 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 17454 |
| Name | AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5840 POTTER RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28104-0503 |
| Document Number | 0009081702 |
| Book / Page | 9081 / 702 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 238 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 6538 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5840 POTTER RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28104-0503 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5840 Potter Rd was $2,678.
Source: Union County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Indian Trail Town |
| Unified School District | Union County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $402,200 (-) Land $69,400 Building $332,800 | $402,200 (-) Land $69,400 Building $332,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,678.00 | $402,200 Land $69,400 Building $332,800 | $402,200 Land $69,400 Building $332,800 |
| 2023 | $2,028.00 | $239,400 Land $46,200 Building $193,200 | $239,400 Land $46,200 Building $193,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5840 Potter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5840 Potter Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | UNION COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 169,685 people · EPA ID NC0190413 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Mar 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures