257 W Spring St, Elkin, NC 28621 Property Records

Surry County property record for 257 W Spring St, Elkin, NC 28621

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	1.1 acres (47,916 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$126,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill	$1,065 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4951-14-23-9883`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4951-14-23-9883`
Alternative APN	`100120219`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,182 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,182 sqft
Basement Area	1,182 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,182 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1999
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	47,916 sqft (1.1 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	268 sqft
Deck Area	216 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	100120219
Street Address	257 W SPRING ST
City	ELKIN
State	NC
Zip	28621-3448
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R12
Legal Description	257 SPRING ST
Legal Subdivision	ELKIN A - RESIDENTIAL
Jurisdiction	SURRY NC
Township / Civil Division	ELKIN
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4026
Census Tract	930901

Owner

257 W Spring St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2021.

Source: Surry County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	257 W SPRING ST, ELKIN, NC 28621-3448
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Borrower in Default

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1568 / 448
Last Transfer Date	Jul 23, 2021
Transfer Doc	0001772/27
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SURRY NC
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2021
Property Address	257 W SPRING ST, ELKIN, NC 28621-3448
Document Number	0001772/27
Book / Page	1772 / 27
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2021
Instrument	686267
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	257 W SPRING ST, ELKIN, NC 28621-3448

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 257 W Spring St was $1,065.

Source: Surry County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Surry County
Municipality	Elkin Town
Unified School District	Elkin City Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,065.00	$131,250 (-18.12%) Land $21,600 Building $109,650	$131,250 (-18.12%) Land $21,600 Building $109,650
2025	$1,065.00	$160,290 Land $22,800 Building $137,490	$160,290 Land $22,800 Building $137,490
2023	$724.00	$131,250 Land $21,600 Building $109,650	$131,250 Land $21,600 Building $109,650

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 257 W Spring 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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

Wildfire risk around 257 W Spring 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Surry Telephone Fiber	2,500 / 2,500
Brightspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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