Privacy and elbow room, combined with in town convenience!! Enjoy approximately 5.5 acres within walking distance to the park, schools and downtown attractions! Unbelievably, this is a 'one owner' home, being sold for the first time since being built in 1965!! Everything is big here. The living room, the den, and all bedrooms are generously sized. The home was expanded in the 80s, adding a huge "in-law suite", a 6 car garage, and an absolutely cavernous basement. The "in-law suite" was recently renovated. The basement offers unlimited possibilities for recreation or entertaining, with over 2600 square feet and high ceilings! Much of the home is ripe for some cosmetic improvements, so bring your design ideas! Also offered with 13 acres - see MLS #1234681. Listing agent related to seller. Agents, please see comments and attachments!
Privacy and elbow room, combined with in town convenience!! Enjoy 13 ACRES within walking distance to the park, schools and downtown attractions! Unbelievably, this is a 'one owner' home, being offered for the first time since 1965!! Everything is BIG here. The living room, the den, and all bedrooms are generously sized. The home was expanded in the 80s, adding a huge "in-law suite", a 6 car garage, and an absolutely cavernous basement. The "in-law suite" was recently renovated. The basement offers unlimited possibilities for recreation or entertaining, with over 2600 square feet of open space and high ceilings! Much of the home is ripe for some cosmetic improvements, so bring your design ideas! 13 acres in 2 parcels, bordering James St, Memorial Park Dr, and Masonic Dr. The land offers some additional secluded building sites, big mature trees, and is bordered by a pretty little creek! Listing agent related to seller. Agents, please see comments and attachments!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,954
$37,130 + $269,310
$306,440
2025
$1,954 (+10.6%)
$37,130 + $269,310
$306,440
2024
$1,766 (+1.5%)
$44,550 + $212,810
$257,360
2023
$1,741 (−1.5%)
$44,550 + $212,810
$257,360
2022
$1,766 (−1.6%)
$44,550 + $212,810
$257,360
2021
$1,795 (−2.0%)
$44,550 + $212,810
$257,360
2020
$1,832 (+0.2%)
$44,550 + $205,750
$250,300
2019
$1,829 (+1.6%)
$44,550 + $205,750
$250,300
2018
$1,800 (−1.4%)
$44,550 + $205,750
$250,300
2017
$1,826 (+1.4%)
$44,550 + $205,750
$250,300
2016
$1,801 (+1.7%)
$44,550 + $205,750
$250,300
2015
$1,771 (+0.5%)
$44,550 + $201,500
$246,050
2014
$1,762
$44,550 + $201,500
$246,050
2013
$1,762
$44,550 + $201,500
$246,050
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.5 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,562
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,562
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Surry County
APN
495109057057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
MDR
Medium Density Residential
The Medium Density Residential district is established where the principal use of land is for single-family residential, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and other small-scale multi-family residential development along with limited home occupations and public and private community uses. The regulations are intended to prohibit any use which, because of its character, would interfere with the residential nature of this district. Residential density may not exceed four units per acre.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 143 James St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $248,500 and $470,000.
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