Country Home for Sale at Auction – 813 Wells Knob Rd., Elkin, NC 28621 +/-6.24 acres Country Home and Land for Sale at Auction! Check out this mountain property, located in Elkin, NC. This peaceful retreat is tucked away on +/-6.24 wooded acres. The +/-1,500 sq ft home offers scenic views toward Stone Mountain and the Oklahoma Road area, with large windows framing the secluded mountain beauty and filling the space with natural light. The main level is approximately 1,000 sq ft and includes the primary bedroom and adjoining full bath, along with the living room, dining room, and laundry/mud room. The upper level provides a cozy retreat with 2 additional bedrooms and a second bathroom, featuring lower ceilings. A highlight is the spacious covered front porch, perfect for enjoying morning coffee, sunsets, or entertaining while overlooking the valley. This location is particularly desirable due to its proximity to the natural and recreational appeal of the area: it offers direct, walkable access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST), which allows for multi-use activities like hiking and horseback riding on most sections. Furthermore, it is just minutes from Stone Mountain State Park, a designated National Natural Landmark featuring over 14,000 acres, a 600-ft granite dome, 18+ miles of hiking trails, and designated trout waters. Located near the charming Trail Town of Elkin (approx. 15 minutes away) in the renowned Yadkin Valley wine region, the property balances secluded mountain privacy with convenience to outdoor recreation, dining, arts, and over 40 wineries. With its unrestricted land and unmatched proximity to nature, this property offers a rare chance to bid on a unique mountain escape.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.24 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wilkes County
APN
1902824
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: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Dimensions: 9' 10" X 11' 1"
Room Length: 9.83
Room Width: 11.08
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Gas Range
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: r
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
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: DIRECTIONS: I-77 Exit 85 to CC Camp road. Continue on CC Camp go (past Walmart but turn before Lowes Hardware) Turn right onto Hwy 21 N. At State Road Turn left onto Old Hwy 21, then Left on Mining Ridge Church Road. Turn Right onto Wells knob road and continue on the gravel road. Veer right to continue on Wells Knob Road. Property on Left see sign. Wells Knob road is a privately maintained gravel road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Wilkes County
APN: 1902824
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 1
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2024
Living Area: 2024
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,024
Sq. Ft. Upper: 512
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1512
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
C B Eller Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
5/10
East Wilkes Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
4/10
East Wilkes High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$319,000 – $386,000
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