"Calling all investors and creative minds! Embrace the opportunity to breathe new life into a 1925 cottage near Elkin, NC. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits just outside the city limits, offering a peaceful retreat. The property features a fenced-in oversized yard, an extra lot for expansion, and convenient storage buildings. With endless potential, this cute cottage invites you to unleash your imagination and transform it into the perfect haven. Room to roam, endless possibilities – your dream project awaits!"
Calling all investors and creative minds! Embrace the opportunity to breathe new life into a 1925 cottage near Elkin, NC. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits just outside the city limits, offering a peaceful retreat. The property features a fenced-in oversized yard, an extra lot for expansion, and convenient storage buildings. With endless potential, this cute cottage invites you to unleash your imagination and transform it into the perfect haven. Room to roam, endless possibilities – your dream project awaits!
Triad MLS #1105836
Jun 19, 2023
Sold
$75,000
$70/sq ft
Jun 7, 2023
Pending
—
May 22, 2023
Contingent
—
May 15, 2023
Listed
$79,900
$74/sq ft
+34
This Adorable 1925 Cottage is priced below tax value sitting on nearly an acre of land and is ready for your finishing touches. Expose the beadboard ceiling and create your perfect quant cottage minutes from downtown Elkin, just outside of city limits in Wilkes County! This is the one you have been waiting on! Past termite damage on the wall, house has been treated and they are no longer active. Schedule your showing on this today, it will not last!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$773 (+37.0%)
$29,930 + $130,690
$160,620
2024
$564
$29,930 + $130,690
$160,620
2023
$564
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2022
$564 (−1.5%)
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2021
$573
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2020
$573
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2019
$573 (+7.8%)
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2018
$531 (+1.1%)
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
2017
$526 (+0.1%)
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
2016
$525 (−2.6%)
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
2014
$539
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
2013
$539
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
Tax history for 423 Decatur Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$773 (+37.0%)
$29,930 + $130,690
$160,620
2024
$564
$29,930 + $130,690
$160,620
2023
$564
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2022
$564 (−1.5%)
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2021
$573
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2020
$573
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2019
$573 (+7.8%)
$8,260 + $65,160
$73,420
2018
$531 (+1.1%)
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
2017
$526 (+0.1%)
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
2016
$525 (−2.6%)
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
2014
$539
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
2013
$539
$8,260 + $60,010
$68,270
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,078
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wilkes County
APN
0600121
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Utility Room, Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Oil
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Other - See Remarks
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Storage
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Zoning Specification: R1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared
Lot Size Area: 0.98
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Right on Austin Traphill Rd, right on to Pleasant Hill Drive, turn left on to Decatur Ave go passed 413 then left house is at the end on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,078
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Wilkes County
APN: 0600121
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1078
Living Area: 1078
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,078
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1078
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
C B Eller Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
East Wilkes Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
4/10
East Wilkes High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elkin, NC • 28621
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$163,000 – $198,000
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