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Last sold for $24,000 on Oct 16, 2023

3051 FOREST RIDGE RD NW

VALDESE, NC 28690
0
Baths
1.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$24,000 · Oct 16, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$335 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$34,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,560

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.180 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
CountyBurke
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.89
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Heritage Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Jimmy C. Draughn High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Drexel Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.0 mi

District: Burke County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28690These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,453
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.390 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,028
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,826
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Valdese 28690

How it measures up in Valdese 28690

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valdese 28690.

Lot size1.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

How 3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValdese 28690Burke County
Lot sizebigger than1.89 ac81% of homes75% of homes

About 3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw

When did 3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw, Valdese, NC last sell?

3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw, Valdese, NC last sold on Oct 16, 2023 for $24,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw, Valdese, NC?

3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw, Valdese, NC is assigned to Heritage Middle School (middle), rated C+; Jimmy C. Draughn High School (high), rated A-; Drexel Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Burke County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw, Valdese, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3051 Forest Ridge Rd Nw, Valdese, NC was $335. The county assessed it at $34,560.

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