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$194,964$173 / 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 83How 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 $185,000 on Nov 27, 2024

268 BLUE RIDGE AVE

ELKIN, NC 28621
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,124 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.
1940
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

$195K
$161K low$229K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · Nov 27, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$898 (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.$186,620 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,610
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$186,620

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
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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

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 · 1.1 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 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

268 Blue Ridge Ave 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 75% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Smaller than 75% 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.

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$65K$518K

This home is worth more than 46% 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$194,964
CheaperTypical $202,617Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,124 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 268 Blue Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,96446% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17375% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,124 ft²25% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac53% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than194020% of homes13% of homes

About 268 Blue Ridge Ave

How much is 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC is $194,964 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $161,015 to $228,913. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC last sell?

268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC last sold on Nov 27, 2024 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC?

268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,124 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC built?

268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC?

268 Blue Ridge Ave, 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 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,585 homes in Elkin 28621, it is worth more than 46% of them ($194,964 against a typical $202,617), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($173 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,124 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (1.1 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 38% 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 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 268 Blue Ridge Ave, Elkin, NC was $898. The county assessed it at $186,620.

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