Burke County property record for 796 Laurel St NE, Valdese, NC 28690
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,696 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2743186338 |
| Primary APN | 2743186338 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 214 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | VALDESE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28690-8878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12 RESID |
| Legal Description | 796 LAUREL ST NE VALDESE, NC 28690 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 20901 |
796 Laurel St NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE, VALDESE, NC 28690-8878 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Nov 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI ATLANTIC BAY MTG |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221017396 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2603 / 543 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0024060249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE, VALDESE, NC 28690-8878 |
| Document Number | 0026030543 |
| Book / Page | 2603 / 543 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022017396 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $510.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 643, VALDESE, NC 28690-0643 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE, VALDESE, NC 28690-8878 |
| Document Number | 2022017397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022017397 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE, VALDESE, NC 28690-8878 |
| Document Number | 0024350490 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE VALDESE NC 286908878, VALDESE, NC 28690-8878 |
| Document Number | 0024350490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002435/000490 |
| Instrument | 34456 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE, VALDESE, NC 28690-8878 |
| Document Number | 0024350488 |
| Book / Page | 2435 / 0488 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2017034455 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $364.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 MOREHEAD ST, 105, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3110 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 643, VALDESE, NC 28690-0643 |
| Document Number | 2017034456 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2017034456 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE, VALDESE, NC 28690-8878 |
| Document Number | 0024060249 |
| Book / Page | 002406 / 000249 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $113.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 796 LAUREL ST NE VALDESE NC 286908878, VALDESE, NC 28690-8878 |
| Document Number | 24060252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002406/000252 |
| Instrument | 28453 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 2, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 796 Laurel St NE was $2,696, up 13.1% 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 | $2,696.00 (+13.09%) | $235,841 (-) Land $12,583 Building $223,258 | $235,841 (-) Land $12,583 Building $223,258 |
| 2025 | $2,384.00 | $235,841 Land $12,583 Building $223,258 | $235,841 Land $12,583 Building $223,258 |
| 2023 | $2,469.00 | $221,577 Land $12,583 Building $208,994 | $221,577 Land $12,583 Building $208,994 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 796 Laurel St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 796 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 | 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: 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 72 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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