Catawba County property record for 8740 Velmas Rd, Vale, NC 28168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 3.63 acres (158,123 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $36,500 (Sep 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $1,016 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2667-01-29-4684 |
| Primary APN | 2667-01-29-4684 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 158,123 sqft (3.63 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 8740 VELMAS RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28168-8859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Description | 8740 VELMAS RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANDY'S |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
8740 Velmas Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1984.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8740 VELMAS RD, VALE, NC 28168-8859 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1371 / 478 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8740 Velmas Rd was $1,016, down 15.1% from the year before.
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 | $254,900 (-) Land $17,000 Building $237,900 | ||
| 2025 | $1,016.00 (-15.05%) | $254,900 Land $17,000 Building $237,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,196.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,153.00 | $153,600 Land $15,900 Building $137,700 | $254,900 Land $17,000 Building $237,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8740 Velmas Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8740 Velmas Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, RiverStreet Networks.
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