Caldwell County property record for 5248 Tornado Cir, Granite Falls, NC 28630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.696 acres (30,336 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,800 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,525 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08108A 1 12 |
| Primary APN | 08108A 1 12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,242 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,154 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,242 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,336 sqft (0.696 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 237 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 99367 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5248 TORNADO CIR |
| City | GRANITE FALLS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28630-8320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1158 PG 1419 YR 96 ST 166.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | HURRICANE HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
5248 Tornado Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1996.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5248 TORNADO CIR, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630-8320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1158 / 1419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Property Address | 5248 TORNADO CIR, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630-8320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020450493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2045/493 |
| Instrument | 10067372 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5248 Tornado Cir was $1,525, down 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,525.00 (-4.87%) | $251,500 (-) Land $20,100 Building $231,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,603.00 | $251,500 Land $20,100 Building $231,400 | $251,500 Land $20,100 Building $231,400 |
| 2023 | $139,500 (-) Land $20,100 Building $119,400 | $139,500 (-) Land $20,100 Building $119,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,010.00 | $139,500 Land $20,100 Building $119,400 | $139,500 Land $20,100 Building $119,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5248 Tornado Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · Tropical Storm Eta |
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 5248 Tornado Cir is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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