Burke County property record for 217 Laurel St NE, Valdese, NC 28690
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,062 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2743158145 |
| Primary APN | 2743158145 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,602 sqft |
| Basement Area | 561 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 561 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Deck Area | 334 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 217 LAUREL ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | VALDESE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28690-2415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12 RESID |
| Legal Description | 217 LAUREL ST NE VALDESE, NC 28690 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 20902 |
217 Laurel St NE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2009.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 LAUREL ST NE, VALDESE, NC 28690-2415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018480426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Laurel St NE was $1,062, up 12.6% 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 | $1,062.00 (+12.62%) | $87,307 (-) Land $19,656 Building $67,651 | $87,307 (-) Land $19,656 Building $67,651 |
| 2025 | $943.00 | $87,307 Land $19,656 Building $67,651 | $87,307 Land $19,656 Building $67,651 |
| 2023 | $1,026.00 | $87,307 Land $19,656 Building $67,651 | $87,307 Land $19,656 Building $67,651 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Laurel St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 217 Laurel St NE is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 153 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 |
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