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$529,790$264 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $260,000 on Apr 29, 2016

8901 FOREST SHADOW CIR

CORNELIUS, NC 28031
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,008 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$530K
$467K low$593K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Apr 29, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,757 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$420,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$320,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$419,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$420,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMecklenburg
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J.V. Washam Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Bailey Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
William Amos Hough High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28031These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,025
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,422 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

8901 Forest Shadow Cir measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 66% of homes in Mecklenburg County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Mecklenburg County

What homes are worth in Cornelius 28031

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$244K$4.3M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Cornelius 28031.

How it measures up in Cornelius 28031

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cornelius 28031.

Estimated value$529,790
CheaperTypical $587,402Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $300Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,098 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 8901 Forest Shadow Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCornelius 28031Mecklenburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$529,79043% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26435% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than2,008 ft²47% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac44% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than199637% of homes51% of homes

About 8901 Forest Shadow Cir

How much is 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC is $529,790 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $466,548 to $593,032. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC last sell?

8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC last sold on Apr 29, 2016 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC?

8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,008 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC built?

8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC?

8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC is assigned to J.V. Washam Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Bailey Middle School (middle), rated A+; William Amos Hough High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC compare to other homes in Cornelius 28031?

Among the 12,437 homes in Cornelius 28031, it is worth more than 43% of them ($529,790 against a typical $587,402), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($264 against a typical $300), it is bigger than 47% of them (2,008 ft² against a typical 2,098 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1996 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Mecklenburg County, it is worth more than 66% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8901 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC was $2,757. The county assessed it at $420,100.

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