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Last sold for $130,000 on Aug 2, 2024

853 JOHNSON RIDGE RD

ELKIN, NC 28621
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,097 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Aug 2, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$626 (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.$79,470 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,470
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,470

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.1979
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 40 ft²

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
Elkin Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.8 mi
H
Elkin High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Elkin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 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

853 Johnson 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.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Surry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Surry County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Surry County

How it measures up in Elkin 28621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elkin 28621.

Living area1,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,454 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 853 Johnson Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Surry County
Living areabigger than1,097 ft²22% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac24% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than195036% of homes24% of homes

About 853 Johnson Ridge Rd

When did 853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC last sell?

853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC last sold on Aug 2, 2024 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,097 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC built?

853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

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

How does 853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,602 homes in Elkin 28621, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,097 ft² against a typical 1,454 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1950 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 853 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC was $626. The county assessed it at $79,470.

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