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$137,331$122 / 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 66How 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

RIVERBOTTOM RD

ELKIN, NC 28621
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,128 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.
4.65 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.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$137K
$90K low$185K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$796 (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.$165,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,420

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.4.65
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.

H
East Wilkes High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
East Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Ronda Clingman Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 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

Riverbottom 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 85% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Wilkes County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Elkin 28621
  • Older than 79% 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$529K

This home is worth more than 19% 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$137,331
CheaperTypical $211,266Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size4.65 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How Riverbottom Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Wilkes County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,33119% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12231% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²24% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.65 ac82% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195036% of homes21% of homes

About Riverbottom Rd

How much is Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC is $137,331 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $90,100 to $184,562. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC last sell?

Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC last sold on Nov 13, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC?

Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,128 square feet of living space and a 4.65-acre lot.

When was Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC built?

Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC?

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

How does Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,602 homes in Elkin 28621, it is worth more than 19% of them ($137,331 against a typical $211,266), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($122 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (4.65 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1950 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Wilkes County, it is worth more than 15% 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 Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Riverbottom Rd, Elkin, NC was $796. The county assessed it at $165,420.

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