Land & Real Estate Market Guide: Wilkesboro, NC
County seat of Wilkes County, home to Merit Health, historic downtown, and annual events like MerleFest.
Proximity to Featured Parcel: Located approximately 8.2 miles (12 minutes drive) from our Featured Parcel on Timber Ridge Trail in Millers Creek.
Local Infrastructure & Public Utilities
Understanding utility availability is critical when evaluating land parcels in Wilkesboro and rural Wilkes County. Below are the primary service providers servicing this township zone:
| Utility Service | Primary Local Provider / Method |
|---|---|
| Water | Town of Wilkesboro |
| Electric | Duke Energy |
| Broadband | Spectrum / Fiber |
Regional GIS Real Estate Benchmarks (ZIP 28697)
Data aggregated from public GIS cadastral records and current tax assessments for the 28697 postal code:
| Township / Landmark Name | Wilkesboro |
| ZIP Code | 28697 |
| Elevation Level | 1,040 Feet Above Sea Level |
| Public School District | Wilkes Central High District |
| Average Parcel Size | 4.50 Acres |
| Estimated Land Price Range | $8,500 - $22,000 / Acre |
| Primary County Zoning | R-1 / RA |
| Active Parcels / Listings | 34 Tracked Land Units |
Comparing Wilkesboro to the Featured Parcel
While searching for acreage around Wilkesboro, compare local availability against our featured 12.45-acre mountain tract in nearby Millers Creek:
Featured Parcel Highlight Specs
- Price: $149,900.00 ($12,040.16 / acre)
- Acreage: 12.45 Unrestricted Acres
- Elevation: 1,850 ft (Elevation advantage for views)
- Drive Time: Only 12 minutes from Wilkesboro