Wilkes County, NC

Wilkes County, NC assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Wilkes County, North Carolina. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Wilkes County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Wilkes County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesWilkes County Tax Administration - Real Estate Property Searchparcelinfo.wilkescounty.net
  • Primary portal for property assessment and tax data.
  • System may undergo maintenance; check back if unavailable.
Deeds and recorded documentsWilkes County Register of Deeds Remote Accesswww.wilkesncrod.org
  • Computerized index dates back to July 20, 1992.
  • Scanned images available from July 1, 1970 (Book 512).
  • Requires disclaimer acknowledgement.
Property taxesWilkes County Tax Payment Portalwww.wilkescounty.net/545/Pay-Taxes
  • Official county portal for property tax payments.
GIS and parcel mapsWilkes County Web Map Viewergis.wilkescounty.net/maps/
  • Interactive map for parcel data and layers.
  • Browser compatibility note: avoid Internet Explorer compatibility mode.
Permits and building recordsWilkes County Building Inspectionswww.wilkescounty.net/646/Applying-for-Permits
  • Information on applying for building permits.
  • Permit search functionality may be limited; contact department for specific records.
Zoning and land useWilkes County Zoning and Planninggis.wilkescounty.net/maps/
  • Zoning information is available via the county GIS map layers.
  • Town of Wilkesboro maintains separate zoning maps via their own GIS portal.
County data

Wilkes County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$262,679

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$229,850

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,129

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.43%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Wilkes County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
North Wilkesboro$248,430$211,2850.44%$1,081
Wilkesboro$288,465$263,5250.43%$1,260
Millers Creek$264,024$216,1200.42%$1,077
Purlear$306,913$295,2900.46%$1,475
Moravian Falls$275,584$243,0200.43%$1,136
Hays$254,720$219,2550.40%$1,014
Ferguson$294,212$259,8600.42%$1,262
Elkin$245,017$212,0900.42%$1,015
Traphill$264,696$242,8000.43%$1,148
Ronda$253,562$216,8800.43%$1,114
FAQ

Wilkes County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I look up Wilkes County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Wilkes County Tax Payment Portal for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Wilkes County?

Use the official Wilkes County Register of Deeds Remote Access for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Wilkes County?

Use the official Wilkes County Web Map Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Wilkes County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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