261 Harris Ave, Elkin, NC 28621 Property Records

Surry County property record for 261 Harris Ave, Elkin, NC 28621

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.261 acres (11,369 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$76,500 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill	$647 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale Sep 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4941-16-92-6860`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4941-16-92-6860`
Alternative APN	`100117487`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	875 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	875 sqft
Basement Area	875 sqft
Unfinished Basement	875 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	11,369 sqft (0.261 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	100117487
Street Address	261 HARRIS AVE
City	ELKIN
State	NC
Zip	28621-3217
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R12
Legal Description	LTS 13-15 BK B W W HARRIS
Legal Subdivision	ELKIN CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL
Legal Lot Number	13-15
Jurisdiction	SURRY NC
Township / Civil Division	ELKIN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3015
Census Tract	930901

Owner

261 Harris Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	261 HARRIS AVE, ELKIN, NC 28621-3217
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 28, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 10, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 10, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 10, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 1, 1957
Deed Document Number	2018658077
Deed Book / Page	1647 / 1081
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SURRY NC
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2020
Property Address	261 HARRIS AVE, ELKIN, NC 28621-3217
Document Number	1727/711
Book / Page	1727 / 711
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2020
Instrument	676577
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 HARRIS AVE, ELKIN, NC 28621-3217
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SURRY NC
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2020
Property Address	261 HARRIS AVE, ELKIN, NC 28621-3217
Document Number	1728/515
Book / Page	1728 / 515
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2020
Instrument	676773
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 HARRIS AVE, ELKIN, NC 28621-3217
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SURRY NC
Recording Date	Oct 10, 2018
Property Address	261 HARRIS AVE, ELKIN, NC 28621-3217
Document Number	1647/1081
Book / Page	1647 / 1081
Instrument Date	Oct 5, 2018
Instrument	000000658077
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	177 RIVER VIEW LN, ELKIN, NC 28621-8740

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Harris Ave was $647.

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	$647.00	$74,160 (-20.97%) Land $14,000 Building $60,160	$74,160 (-20.97%) Land $14,000 Building $60,160
2025	$647.00	$93,840 Land $15,000 Building $78,840	$93,840 Land $15,000 Building $78,840
2023	$409.00	$74,160 Land $14,000 Building $60,160	$74,160 Land $14,000 Building $60,160

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 Harris Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 11, 2026

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

Wildfire risk around 261 Harris Ave 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	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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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