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$205,605$167 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

126 GENTLE LN

ELKIN, NC 28621
5
Beds
1
Baths
1,232 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.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$206K
$158K low$254K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$635 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,950

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
C.B. Eller Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28621These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,516
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.151 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,739
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,124
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

126 Gentle Ln 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Older than 66% of homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in Elkin 28621

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

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$71K$559K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Elkin 28621.

How it measures up in Elkin 28621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elkin 28621.

Estimated value$205,605
CheaperTypical $209,185Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,454 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 126 Gentle Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$205,60549% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16769% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²32% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac54% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than196352% of homes34% of homes

About 126 Gentle Ln

How much is 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC is $205,605 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $157,544 to $253,666. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC last sell?

126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC?

126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC built?

126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC?

126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC is assigned to C.B. Eller Elementary School (elementary), rated B; East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated B-; East Wilkes High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,602 homes in Elkin 28621, it is worth more than 49% of them ($205,605 against a typical $209,185), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($167 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,454 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1963 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 40% 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 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Gentle Ln, Elkin, NC was $635.

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