Burke County property record for 408 Laurel St NE, Valdese, NC 28690
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,066 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,769 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2743156930 |
| Primary APN | 2743156930 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,066 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,293 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 408 LAUREL ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | VALDESE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28690-2420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12 RESID |
| Legal Description | 408 LAUREL ST NE VALDESE, NC 28690 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR VINCENT K & DENICE E SELIG |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 20902 |
408 Laurel St NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2010.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 LAUREL ST NE, VALDESE, NC 28690-2420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201010368 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1935 / 805 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0018580904 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 408 Laurel St NE was $3,769, up 13.2% 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 | $3,769.00 (+13.18%) | $333,401 (-) Land $24,004 Building $309,397 | $333,401 (-) Land $24,004 Building $309,397 |
| 2025 | $3,330.00 | $333,401 Land $24,004 Building $309,397 | $333,401 Land $24,004 Building $309,397 |
| 2023 | $3,672.00 | $333,401 Land $24,004 Building $309,397 | $333,401 Land $24,004 Building $309,397 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 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 408 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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