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$120,845$94 / 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 62How 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
Last sold for $1,500 on Jul 2, 2024

290 EDWARDS RIDGE RD

ELKIN, NC 28621
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,280 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.
3.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$121K
$76K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,500 · Jul 2, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,211 (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.$251,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$174,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,760

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.Ranch
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.73
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

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 · 1.3 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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

290 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 89% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Older than 75% 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$538K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$120,845
CheaperTypical $209,472Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size3.73 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 290 Edwards Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,84513% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9412% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²37% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.73 ac79% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195543% of homes25% of homes

About 290 Edwards Ridge Rd

How much is 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC is $120,845 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $75,512 to $166,178. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC last sell?

290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC last sold on Jul 2, 2024 for $1,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,280 square feet of living space and a 3.73-acre lot.

When was 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC built?

290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

290 Edwards Ridge Rd, 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 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,602 homes in Elkin 28621, it is worth more than 13% of them ($120,845 against a typical $209,472), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($94 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (3.73 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1955 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 11% 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 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 290 Edwards Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC was $1,211. The county assessed it at $251,760.

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