Nestled on a large 1.7 acres, this 1950's style 3BR/2BA home offers exceptional privacy! Situated down a quiet, country road lined with mature shade trees. The lawn has natural sections that are perfect for an orchard and garden. Charming original details throughout~wood floors, interior french doors, solid knotty pine tongue and groove walls, brick fireplace with insert. Step back in time in the vintage kitchen with checkered tile floor, farmhouse sink, metal cabinetry and rounded built-in shelves. Potential split bedroom plan: Three bedrooms and a full bath with shower/tub combo down one hall. Flex room with full bath and walk-in shower would make a spacious primary suite. Full, unfinished basement has a single car garage, laundry space and canning room. Town of Valdese water, Duke Energy, Viasat internet. Home previously used well water.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.66 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,520
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
12056
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is intended to be similar to the R-1 district in its residential nature. However, R-2 district also allows Class A manufactured homes and multi-family housing options as well. Allowed uses in this district are sensitive to the residential character of the area and non-residential uses are limited.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Basement, Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement Garage Door
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,520
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 1,520
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Specification: Burke
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloped
Lot Size Area: 1.71
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.71
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City, Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Drexel
Middle Or Junior High School: Heritage
High School: Jimmy C Draughn
Location Information
Directions: Travel Hwy. 70 East toward Valdese. Turn right onto Drexel Road/NC 114. Turn left onto Cook Road. Turn right onto the first drive/road on right, just past the first light pole. Home on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,520
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Burke County
APN: 12056
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1520
Living Area: 1520
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,520
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1520
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1520
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Team Information
List Office AOR: Burke County Board of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Valdese, NC • 28690
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$237,000 – $287,000
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