Wilkes County property record for 2196 Congo Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,284 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $82 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3848-41-5528 |
| Primary APN | 3848-41-5528 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 46867 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2196 CONGO RD |
| City | WILKESBORO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28697-8307 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Jurisdiction | WILKES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | REDDIES RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 960802 |
2196 Congo Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2006.
Source: Wilkes County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2196 CONGO RD, WILKESBORO, NC 28697-8307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1000 / 321 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2196 Congo Rd was $82, down 65.4% 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 Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82.00 (-65.4%) | $16,550 Land $13,150 Building $3,400 |
| 2024 | $237.00 | |
| 2023 | $15,620 Land $12,220 Building $3,400 | |
| 2020 | $118.00 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2196 Congo Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 2196 Congo Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WEST WILKES WTR ASSOCIATION INC private · serves 12,573 people · EPA ID NC0197020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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