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$273,525$138 / 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 79How 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

7471 ELKIN HIGHWAY 268

ROARING RIVER, NC 28669
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,985 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.
10.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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

$274K
$216K low$331K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,794 (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.$392,810 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$242,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$177,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$392,810

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.10.72
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

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

E
Roaring River Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Wilkes County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28669These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.3,458
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,344
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

7471 Elkin Highway 268 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 more than 68% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Wilkes County

What homes are worth in Roaring River 28669

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$93K$643K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Roaring River 28669.

How it measures up in Roaring River 28669

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roaring River 28669.

Estimated value$273,525
CheaperTypical $222,652Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,985 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size10.72 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 7471 Elkin Highway 268 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoaring River 28669Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,52568% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13836% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,985 ft²85% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.72 ac81% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than196338% of homes34% of homes

About 7471 Elkin Highway 268

How much is 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC is $273,525 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $215,712 to $331,338. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC last sell?

7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC last sold on May 3, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC?

7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,985 square feet of living space and a 10.72-acre lot.

When was 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC built?

7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC?

7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC is assigned to Roaring River Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; East Wilkes High School (high), rated B-; East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC compare to other homes in Roaring River 28669?

Among the 987 homes in Roaring River 28669, it is worth more than 68% of them ($273,525 against a typical $222,652), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($138 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 85% of them (1,985 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (10.72 ac against a typical 2.8 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1963 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 62% 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 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7471 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC was $1,794. The county assessed it at $392,810.

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