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$169,583
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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

FOREST DR

ELKIN, NC 28621
0
Baths
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$170K
$122K low$217K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$32 (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.$6,870 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,870
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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 · 2.9 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 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

Forest Dr 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 74% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% 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.

This home
$67K$522K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$169,583
CheaperTypical $211,193Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

How Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$169,58332% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac16% of homes11% of homes

About Forest Dr

How much is Forest Dr, Elkin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Forest Dr, Elkin, NC is $169,583 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $121,707 to $217,459. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Forest Dr, Elkin, NC last sell?

Forest Dr, Elkin, NC last sold on Oct 30, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Forest Dr, Elkin, NC?

Forest Dr, 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 Forest Dr, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,602 homes in Elkin 28621, it is worth more than 32% of them ($169,583 against a typical $211,193) and its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 26% 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 Forest Dr, Elkin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Forest Dr, Elkin, NC was $32. The county assessed it at $6,870.

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