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$102,799$159 / 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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

256 SOUTH ST

ELKIN, NC 28621
2
Beds
1
Baths
648 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$103K
$73K low$133K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$510 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$54,720 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,720

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySURRY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Vinyl Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 392 ft²

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

H
Elkin High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Elkin Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Elkin Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.0 mi

District: Elkin City 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

256 South 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 93% of homes in Surry County
  • Among the smallest homes in Elkin 28621
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Surry County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Surry 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$522K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$102,799
CheaperTypical $211,193Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area648 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 256 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Surry County
Estimated valuepricier than$102,7998% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15962% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than648 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac25% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than194728% of homes19% of homes

About 256 South St

How much is 256 South St, Elkin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 South St, Elkin, NC is $102,799 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $72,873 to $132,725. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 South St, Elkin, NC last sell?

256 South St, Elkin, NC last sold on Sep 1, 1978, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 South St, Elkin, NC?

256 South St, Elkin, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 648 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 256 South St, Elkin, NC built?

256 South St, Elkin, NC was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 South St, Elkin, NC?

256 South St, Elkin, NC is assigned to Elkin High School (high), rated A-; Elkin Middle School (middle), rated B+; Elkin Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Elkin City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 South St, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,602 homes in Elkin 28621, it is worth more than 8% of them ($102,799 against a typical $211,193), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($159 against a typical $144), it is bigger than almost none of them (648 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1947 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Surry County, it is worth more than 7% 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 256 South St, Elkin, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 South St, Elkin, NC was $510. The county assessed it at $54,720.

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