Wilkes County property record for 12210 W US Hwy 421, Purlear, NC 28665
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 2.03 acres (88,427 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,371 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2899-81-0734 |
| Primary APN | 2899-81-0734 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 88,427 sqft (2.03 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 176977 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12210 W US HIGHWAY 421 |
| City | PURLEAR |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28665-9255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | TOM FRAZIER |
| Jurisdiction | WILKES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWIS FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2053 |
| Census Tract | 960901 |
12210 W US Hwy 421 is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2004.
Source: Wilkes County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12210 W US HIGHWAY 421, PURLEAR, NC 28665-9255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 940 / 326 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12210 W US Hwy 421 was $1,371, down 37.1% from the year before.
Source: Wilkes County assessment roll, as of January 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Unified School District | Wilkes County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,371.00 (-37.05%) | $272,950 Land $21,260 Building $251,690 | $272,950 Land $21,260 Building $251,690 |
| 2024 | $2,178.00 | ||
| 2023 | $86,680 Land $19,640 Building $67,040 | $86,680 Land $19,640 Building $67,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12210 W US Hwy 421 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12210 W US Hwy 421 is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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