159 Decatur Ave, Elkin, NC, 28621
About This Home
MOTIVATED SELLER!!! $3500 ALLOWANCE AT CLOSING WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER!!! 1590 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath 1930's cottage with maximum curb appeal sitting on a full acre lot in a quiet Elkin neighborhood and lots of NEW to talk about is a good place to start. How much NEW? Let's see - new windows, new luxury vinyl floors, new carpeting, new light fixtures through out, new paint, new kitchen and bath countertops, new kitchen and bath sink fixtures, new kitchen appliances. The roof is newer - installed in 2023. I'm running out of space, so let's just agree there's a lot to be excited about, including many original features that give this lovely cottage so much personality. Come see for yourself. PHOTOS WITH FURNISHINGS ARE AI GENERATED FOR LAYOUT OPTIONS.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Stick/Site Built,Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Refrigerator,Free-Standing Range,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Dryer Connection,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
- Attic: No Access
- Finished area above ground: 1,590
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
- Cooling features: Heat Pump,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,590
- Total interior livable area: 1,590 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0602233
- Zoning: R-20A
- Special condition: Owner Sale
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,Gravel,No Garage
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Wilkes County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| Home Insurance * | $125 | $1,500 |
| Property Taxes | $88 | $1,056 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,550 | $18,600 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2026-06-21 | Price change | $248,000 |
| 2026-06-05 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
| 2020-06-09 | Sold | $40,000 |
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