Wilkes County property record for 856 Barker Rd, Elkin, NC 28621
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,098 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4923-23-3846 |
| Primary APN | 4923-23-3846 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 136644 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 BARKER RD |
| City | ELKIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28621-8223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WILKES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | EDWARDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
856 Barker Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2005.
Source: Wilkes County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 BARKER RD, ELKIN, NC 28621-8223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 986 / 141 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Barker Rd was $1,098, down 38% 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 | $1,098.00 (-37.97%) | $222,910 Land $44,000 Building $178,910 | $222,910 Land $44,000 Building $178,910 |
| 2024 | $1,770.00 | ||
| 2023 | $113,510 Land $24,140 Building $89,370 | $113,510 Land $24,140 Building $89,370 | |
| 2020 | $885.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Barker 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 856 Barker 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 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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