Wilkes County property record for 288 Ward St, Roaring River, NC 28669
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1.81 acres (78,844 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $475 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4900-91-7764 |
| Primary APN | 4900-91-7764 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 78,844 sqft (1.81 acres) |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Account Number | 25404 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 WARD ST |
| City | ROARING RIVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28669 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WILKES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | EDWARDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 960102 |
Source: Wilkes County assessment roll, APN 4900-91-7764, as of January 6, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 104, ROARING RIVER, NC 28669-0104 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Wilkes County assessment roll as of January 6, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Unified School District | Wilkes County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $475.00 (-45.65%) | $103,990 (+71.15%) Land $28,750 Building $75,240 | $103,990 (+71.15%) Land $28,750 Building $75,240 |
| 2024 | $874.00 (+1%) | ||
| 2023 | $60,760 Land $14,920 Building $45,840 | $60,760 Land $14,920 Building $45,840 | |
| 2020 | $437.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wilkes County (37193C), as of August 15, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371939601023, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wilkes Telephone Membership Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NC0197030, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BLUE RIDGE WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 8,486 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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