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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 159 Decatur Ave
General
- Price: $248,000
- Taxes: $883
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Triad_MLS
- MLS ID: 1222723
- Updated: 6/21/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Electric Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- 1st/Main Floor Primary: Yes
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Parking
- Garage Description: None
- Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage
Location
- County: Wilkes
- Subdivision: None
- Driving Directions: From Elkin on Elkin Highway (NC 268) turn right onto Austin Traphill Rd. Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Dr. Turn left onto Decatur Ave. House is on the left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Call School Board
- Middle School: Call School Board
- High School: Call School Board
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Stories/Levels: One and One Half
- Square Feet: 1,590
- Heated/Cooled: 1,590 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Lot Features: Sloped
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Acre: $248,000
- Tax Amount: $883
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Owner Sale
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Schools
Schools serving 159 Decatur Ave
School District:Wilkes County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
C B Eller Elementary 1288 Cb Eller School Road, Elkin, NC 28621 | PK-5 | 1.2 mi |
East Wilkes Middle 2202 Macedonia Church Road, Ronda, NC 28670 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
East Wilkes High 13315 Elkin Hwy 268, Ronda, NC 28670 | 9-12 | 3.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 159 Decatur Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/21/2026
Price Reduced
$248,000
-8.11%
MLS
6/05/2026
Listed
$269,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 159 Decatur Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$883
-27%
$183,510
136%
2024
$1,214
100%
$77,810
—
2020
-100%
$77,810
—
2020
$607
-99%
$77,810
—
2019
$60,692
10400%
$77,810
6%
2018
$578
2%
$73,220
—
2017
$564
2%
$73,220
—
2016
$555
—
$73,220
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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159 Decatur Avenue, Elkin, NC 28621 (MLS# 1222723) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 159 Decatur Avenue is currently listed for $248,000 and was received on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 159 Decatur Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elkin? You can browse all Elkin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

