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    • Price cut: $21.9K (6/21)
    $248,000

    159 Decatur Ave, Elkin, NC 28621

    2beds
    1,590sqft
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    Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    1 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New carpetingMaximum curb appealNew paintFull acre lotNew light fixtures throughoutNew windowsNew luxury vinyl floors
    NEW PRICE - MOTIVATED SELLER!!! Almost 1600 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.
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    Listed by:

    Martha Sloop 336-469-5277,

    NorthGroup Real Estate

    Source: Triad MLS,MLS#: 1222723MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Winston-Salem

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 9.5 x 11.42
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 26.75 x 14.08
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 12 x 14.83
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 11.5 x 13.17
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 11.58 x 12.75
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 14.75 x 14.92
      Heating
      • Heat Pump, Electric
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Attic: No Access
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,590
      • Total interior livable area: 1,590 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,590

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1 Acres
      • Features: Sloped
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0602233
      • Zoning: R-20A
      • Special conditions: Owner Sale

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      Condition
      • Year built: 1930

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Elkin

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $183,510
      • Annual tax amount: $883
      • Date on market: 6/5/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 46 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/21/2026Price change$248,000-8.1%
        Source: Triad MLS #1222723 Report a problem
        6/5/2026Listed for sale$269,900+574.8%
        Source: Triad MLS #1222723 Report a problem
        6/9/2020Sold$40,000$25/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$896 +47.7%$183,510 +135.8%
        2024$607 $77,810
        2023$607 $77,810
        2022$607 $77,810
        2021$607 $77,810
        2020$607 +4.9%$77,810
        2019$578 $77,810 +6.3%
        2018$578 +2.6%$73,220
        2017$564 +1.5%$73,220
        2016$555 $73,220
        2015$555 -4%$73,220
        2014$578 +24.6%$73,220 +18.3%
        2012$464 $61,890
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28621

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        7 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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