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159 RIVER VIEW LN

ELKIN, NC 28621
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,408 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.
1.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$925 (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.$118,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,170

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural 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.1976
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.62
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 River View Ln 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.

  • Older than 74% 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 area1,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size1.62 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 159 River View Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkin 28621Surry County
Living areabigger than1,408 ft²47% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.62 ac62% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195339% of homes26% of homes

About 159 River View Ln

When did 159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC last sell?

159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC?

159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,408 square feet of living space and a 1.62-acre lot.

When was 159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC built?

159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC compare to other homes in Elkin 28621?

Among the 3,584 homes in Elkin 28621, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,408 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (1.62 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1953 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 159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 River View Ln, Elkin, NC was $925. The county assessed it at $118,170.

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