Wilkes County property record for 281 Gowings Knob Rd, Mc Grady, NC 28649
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 3.3 acres (143,748 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $488 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3944-83-6971 |
| Primary APN | 3944-83-6971 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 143,748 sqft (3.3 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 37648 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 GOWINGS KNOB RD |
| City | MC GRADY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28649-9652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WILKES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MULBERRY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 960401 |
281 Gowings Knob Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1984.
Source: Wilkes County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 GOWINGS KNOB RD, MC GRADY, NC 28649-9652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1984 |
| Deed Book / Page | 627 / 56 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Gowings Knob Rd was $488, down 41.6% 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 | $488.00 (-41.56%) | $94,410 Land $16,770 Building $77,640 | $94,410 Land $16,770 Building $77,640 |
| 2024 | $835.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,860 Land $20,280 Building $32,580 | $52,860 Land $20,280 Building $32,580 | |
| 2020 | $417.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Gowings Knob Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 281 Gowings Knob Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 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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