Beautiful fully remodeled ranch home located in West Wilkesboro. This is the perfect family home with acreage and a great central location: Only 1 mile from Fort Hamby Recreational Area & W Kerr Scott Lake, and only .4 miles off Hwy 421 and 29 mins to Boone, NC. Home features 3 beds, 2 baths and an attached 2 car garage on just under 2 acres. New roof, windows, gutters, hot water heater, baths, countertops, lighting, and whirlpool range, microwave and dishwasher, Solid hickory kitchen cabinets, and crown molding in main living areas, Septic has been inspected and pumped, 200 amp electrical service recently updated wiring & outlets, electrical newly inspected, all PVC plumbing, HVAC from 2013 and newly serviced. New insulated garage door to be installed. Stainless refrigerator in garage included.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
1.91 acresLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jonathan Swift• Ward & Ward Properties, LLC
Investor Special!! This brick ranch is nestled on a cute partially cleared lot, priced to sale! This is a must see, Home is sold AS-IS. Multiple offers received, calling for highest and best by 12 Noon on Sunday March 19
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,493 (+58.2%)
$62,760 + $234,450
$297,210
2024
$944 (+19.0%)
$62,760 + $234,450
$297,210
2023
$793
$19,100 + $105,350
$124,450
2022
$793 (−1.5%)
$19,100 + $85,470
$104,570
2021
$805
$19,100 + $85,470
$104,570
2020
$805
$19,100 + $85,470
$104,570
2019
$805 (+1.7%)
$19,100 + $85,470
$104,570
2018
$792 (−1.5%)
$19,090 + $83,960
$103,050
2017
$804
$19,090 + $83,960
$103,050
2016
$803 (+136.2%)
$19,090 + $83,960
$103,050
2014
$340
$19,090 + $25,110
$44,200
2013
$340
$19,090 + $25,110
$44,200
Tax history for 511 S Recreation Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,493 (+58.2%)
$62,760 + $234,450
$297,210
2024
$944 (+19.0%)
$62,760 + $234,450
$297,210
2023
$793
$19,100 + $105,350
$124,450
2022
$793 (−1.5%)
$19,100 + $85,470
$104,570
2021
$805
$19,100 + $85,470
$104,570
2020
$805
$19,100 + $85,470
$104,570
2019
$805 (+1.7%)
$19,100 + $85,470
$104,570
2018
$792 (−1.5%)
$19,090 + $83,960
$103,050
2017
$804
$19,090 + $83,960
$103,050
2016
$803 (+136.2%)
$19,090 + $83,960
$103,050
2014
$340
$19,090 + $25,110
$44,200
2013
$340
$19,090 + $25,110
$44,200
*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
1.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wilkes County
APN
1502324
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Description: Attached Garage
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: No
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 0
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Attic Description: Pulldown Stairs
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), See Remarks
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Guest House Information
No
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Partially Cleared, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.91
Land Information
Land Description: Clear, Cleared Land, Partially Cleared, Wooded
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1977
# of Fireplaces: 0
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Range, Remarks, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Washer Hookup
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,288
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $805.19
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: Wilkes County
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From Lowe's Hardware in Wilkesboro drive 4.7 miles West on Hwy 421 toward Boone, then turn left on S Recreation Rd, go .4 miles and home will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Wilkes County
APN: 1502324
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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West Wilkes Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
West Wilkes High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$295,000 – $358,000
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