Residential - Vacant LandResidential
US HIGHWAY 421
PURLEAR, NC 28665
0
Baths
9.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$473 (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.$94,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$94,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,060
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWILKES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.35
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.
MHE
West Wilkes Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
West Wilkes High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
Mt. Pleasant Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 mi
District: Wilkes County Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 28665These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.92
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.76%
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.14%
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.2,356
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,887
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,843
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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
Us Highway 421 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.
- Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Wilkes County
How it measures up in Purlear 28665
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Purlear 28665.
Lot size9.35 ac
SmallerTypical 2.55 acBigger
Bigger than 79% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Purlear 28665 | Wilkes County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 9.35 ac | 79% of homes | 87% of homes |
About Us Highway 421
When did Us Highway 421, Purlear, NC last sell?
Us Highway 421, Purlear, NC last sold on Aug 24, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve Us Highway 421, Purlear, NC?
Us Highway 421, Purlear, NC is assigned to West Wilkes Middle School (middle), rated B-; West Wilkes High School (high), rated C+; Mt. Pleasant Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Wilkes County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on Us Highway 421, Purlear, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for Us Highway 421, Purlear, NC was $473. The county assessed it at $94,060.
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Closest homes
- W Us Highway 421 Off0.1 mi · 6.61 ac · Sold Aug 2005
- Us Highway 4210.2 mi · 7.59 ac · Sold Aug 1994
- Leather Hinge Dr0.2 mi · 0.8 ac · Sold May 2006
- 136 Leather Hinge Dr$318K0.2 mi · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,810 ft² · Sold $273K · Apr 2022
- 204 Leather Hinge Dr$281K0.2 mi · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,546 ft² · Sold May 2006
- Minton Rd0.2 mi · 3.1 ac · Sold Jul 1998
- 176 Leather Hinge Dr$269K0.2 mi · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 ft² · Sold Dec 1995
- 5740 W Us Highway 421$237K0.2 mi · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 ft² · Sold Oct 2006
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- 354 Shingle Gap Rd$387K3 bd · 3 ba · 1,408 ft² · Sold $385K · Sep 2026
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- Off Lazy Bear Lane7.18 ac · Sold $130K · Sep 2026
- 531 Deer Run Rd1.77 ac · Sold $38K · Sep 2026
- 531 Deer Run Rd0.92 ac · Sold $38K · Sep 2026
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