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$158,552$161 / 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 75How 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 $120,000 on Apr 7, 2020

226 EDWARDS RIDGE RD

ELKIN, NC 28621
3
Beds
1
Baths
984 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.
1.08 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$159K
$119K low$198K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Apr 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$753 (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.$156,540 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,540

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.1.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
C.B. Eller Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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

226 Edwards Ridge Rd 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 76% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Older than 85% 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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$70K$545K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$158,552
CheaperTypical $203,166Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$161
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1.08 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 226 Edwards Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,55230% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16168% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²13% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.08 ac52% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than194525% of homes15% of homes

About 226 Edwards Ridge Rd

How much is 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC is $158,552 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $119,142 to $197,962. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC last sell?

226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC last sold on Apr 7, 2020 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 984 square feet of living space and a 1.08-acre lot.

When was 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC built?

226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

226 Edwards Ridge Rd, 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 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,584 homes in Elkin 28621, it is worth more than 30% of them ($158,552 against a typical $203,166), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($161 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 13% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (1.08 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1945 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 24% 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 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC was $753. The county assessed it at $156,540.

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