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$340,348$183 / 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 82How 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 $2,161,000 on Oct 25, 2022

9731 ELKIN HIGHWAY 268

ROARING RIVER, NC 28669
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,864 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.
297.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$340K
$281K low$400K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,161,000 · Oct 25, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,345,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,243,140
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$850,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,345,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.297.94
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

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 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 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

9731 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 78% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Roaring River 28669
  • Among the largest lots in Roaring River 28669
  • Older than 98% 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$686K

This home is worth more than 78% 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$340,348
CheaperTypical $235,923Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size297.94 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 9731 Elkin Highway 268 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoaring River 28669Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$340,34878% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18360% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,864 ft²80% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than297.94 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19104% of homes2% of homes

About 9731 Elkin Highway 268

How much is 9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC is $340,348 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $280,590 to $400,106. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC last sell?

9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC last sold on Oct 25, 2022 for $2,161,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC?

9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,864 square feet of living space and a 297.94-acre lot.

When was 9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC built?

9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC?

9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC is assigned to Roaring River Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; East Wilkes High School (high), rated B-; East Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9731 Elkin Highway 268, Roaring River, NC compare to other homes in Roaring River 28669?

Among the 986 homes in Roaring River 28669, it is worth more than 78% of them ($340,348 against a typical $235,923), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($183 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,864 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (297.94 ac against a typical 2.8 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1910 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 74% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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