Catawba County property record for 4979 Plateau Rd, Vale, NC 28168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.18 acres (94,961 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $481,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,376 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2697-03-34-5917 |
| Primary APN | 2697-03-34-5917 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,244 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,488 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 94,961 sqft (2.18 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Patio Area | 116 sqft |
| Lean-To | 420 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 2,940 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4979 PLATEAU RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28168-9752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Description | ACCT# 197486 MAP 009 J -04-001- -0 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JACOBS FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4037 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4979 PLATEAU RD, VALE, NC 28168-9752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202514241 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3956 / 1757 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029420446 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4979 PLATEAU RD, VALE, NC 28168-9752 |
| Document Number | 0038141638 |
| Book / Page | 3814 / 1638 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 10338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6608 CASAR RD, CASAR, NC 28020-8708 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4979 PLATEAU RD, VALE, NC 28168-9752 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $345,200 (+96.14%) Land $21,800 Building $323,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,376.00 (+2.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,347.00 (+17.44%) | $176,000 (-) Land $21,800 Building $154,200 | $345,200 (+96.14%) Land $21,800 Building $323,400 |
| 2022 | $1,147.00 | $176,000 Land $21,800 Building $154,200 | $176,000 Land $21,800 Building $154,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| 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.
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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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