Surry County property record for 143 James St, Elkin, NC 28621
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,562 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 4.5 acres (196,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,985 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4951-09-05-7057 |
| Primary APN | 4951-09-05-7057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 196,020 sqft (4.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,760 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 81802800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 143 JAMES ST |
| City | ELKIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | JAMES ST |
| Legal Subdivision | ELKIN A - RESIDENTIAL |
| Jurisdiction | SURRY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELKIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 930901 |
143 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 1966.
Source: Surry County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 JAMES ST, ELKIN, NC 28621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1966 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1966 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1965 |
| Deed Book / Page | 259 / 606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 143 James St was $1,985.
Source: Surry County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry County |
| Municipality | Elkin Town |
| Unified School District | Elkin City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,985.00 | $257,360 (-16.02%) Land $44,550 Building $212,810 | $257,360 (-16.02%) Land $44,550 Building $212,810 |
| 2025 | $1,985.00 | $306,440 Land $37,130 Building $269,310 | $306,440 Land $37,130 Building $269,310 |
| 2023 | $464.00 | $257,360 Land $44,550 Building $212,810 | $257,360 Land $44,550 Building $212,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 143 James St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF ELKIN serves 4,076 people · EPA ID NC0286020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Surry Telephone.
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