Burke County property record for 2897 Rector St, Valdese, NC 28690
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 4.3 acres (187,308 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $898 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2723418972 |
| Primary APN | 2723418972 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 276 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 276 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 187,308 sqft (4.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Canopy | 73 sqft |
| Lean-To | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2897 RECTOR ST |
|---|---|
| City | VALDESE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28690-9555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 2897 RECTOR ST VALDESE, NC 28690 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 20802 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2897 RECTOR ST, VALDESE, NC 28690-9555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20119458 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1990 / 200 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001959325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $898.00 (-4.26%) | $116,142 (-10.08%) Land $43,986 Building $72,156 | $116,142 (-10.08%) Land $43,986 Building $72,156 |
| 2025 | $938.00 (-0.21%) | $129,167 (-) Land $43,986 Building $85,181 | $129,167 (-) Land $43,986 Building $85,181 |
| 2023 | $940.00 | $129,167 Land $43,986 Building $85,181 | $129,167 Land $43,986 Building $85,181 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 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 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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