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$94,439$116 / 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 61How 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

144 CHARLES ST

ELKIN, NC 28621
2
Beds
1
Baths
816 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.
1.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jul 10, 2025.

Valuation

$94K
$58K low$131K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$617 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$128,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,170

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.1.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 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

144 Charles St 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 less than 95% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Older than 87% 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.

This home
$67K$525K

This home is worth more than 6% 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$94,439
CheaperTypical $202,146Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size1.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 144 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$94,4396% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11629% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²5% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.5 ac61% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than194020% of homes13% of homes

About 144 Charles St

How much is 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC is $94,439 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $57,717 to $131,161. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC last sell?

144 Charles St, Elkin, NC last sold on Jul 3, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC?

144 Charles St, Elkin, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 1.50-acre lot.

When was 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC built?

144 Charles St, Elkin, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC?

144 Charles St, Elkin, NC is assigned to C.B. Eller Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,585 homes in Elkin 28621, it is worth more than 6% of them ($94,439 against a typical $202,146), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($116 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 5% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (1.5 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1940 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 5% 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 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Charles St, Elkin, NC was $617. The county assessed it at $128,170.

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