Burke County property record for 1503 Laurel St NE, Valdese, NC 28690
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,319 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2744015761 |
| Primary APN | 2744015761 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,690 sqft |
| Basement Area | 423 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 423 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Canopy | 54 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 250 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1503 LAUREL ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | VALDESE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28690-8739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 RESIDE |
| Legal Description | 1503 LAUREL ST NE VALDESE, NC 28690 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL ROAD DEVELOPMENT |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 20901 |
1503 Laurel St NE is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2010.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 565, VALDESE, NC 28690-0565 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20107221 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1918 / 100 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017350148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1503 Laurel St NE was $2,319, up 13% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Valdese Town |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,319.00 (+13.01%) | $201,629 (-) Land $13,120 Building $188,509 | $201,629 (-) Land $13,120 Building $188,509 |
| 2025 | $2,052.00 | $201,629 Land $13,120 Building $188,509 | $201,629 Land $13,120 Building $188,509 |
| 2023 | $2,255.00 | $201,629 Land $13,120 Building $188,509 | $201,629 Land $13,120 Building $188,509 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1503 Laurel St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1503 Laurel St NE is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF VALDESE serves 13,571 people · EPA ID NC0112010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Foothills Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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