Burke County·North Carolina

Valdese, North Carolina

Waldensian heritage town with vineyards, outdoor amphitheater, and a walkable downtown at the edge of Lake Rhodhiss.

Homes for sale
1
Right now
Median list price
$250K
Active MLS
Live from Canopy MLS · Updated Jul 29, 2026
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1 home for sale in Valdese.

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What Valdese is actually doing.

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Active inventory profile
Right now in Valdese
Homes for sale1
Under contract0
Median list price$250K
Lowest active list price$250K
Highest active list price$250K
Median size1,080 sqft
Median beds3
Living Here

Inside Valdese.

Valdese sits within Burke County in North Carolina. Waldensian heritage town with vineyards, outdoor amphitheater, and a walkable downtown at the edge of Lake Rhodhiss.

Notable neighborhood
Historic Downtown Valdese
Notable neighborhood
Rodoret
Notable neighborhood
Lakeside
Local vibe
Heritage · walkable · vineyards
Lifestyle

What Valdese does after work.

Our team's local picks — real spots we send buyers and clients to.

Dining & drinks
  • Myra's Little Italy
  • Sails Original
  • Old Rock School Cafe
Parks & outdoors
  • Valdese Rec Park
  • McGalliard Falls Park
  • Lake Rhodhiss access
Shopping
  • Historic Main Street
  • Old Rock School artisan shops
Attractions
  • Waldensian Museum
  • Old Colony Players outdoor drama
  • Trail of Faith
Piedmont climate — warm summers (mid-80s°F), mild winters (mid-40s°F), roughly 46" annual precipitation and ~5" of snow (NOAA climate normals).
Jobs & Economy

Major employers in Burke County.

Anchor employers in and around Burke County — publicly documented, not fabricated. Individual commutes vary; ask us for a personalized drive-time analysis for any address.

UNC Health Blue Ridge
Case Farms
Burke County Schools
Continental Automotive
Meridian Specialty Yarn
Authoritative Sources

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Healthcare access in this area: Burke regional medical center · Urgent care & primary care clinics · Access to Atrium Health, Novant Health, and UNC Health networks.
FAQ

Questions people ask about Valdese.

What are homes actually selling for in Valdese, NC?+

The market snapshot at the top of this page is pulled live from the Canopy MLS feed — active list prices, closed sale prices from the last 180 days, median days on market, and list-to-sale ratio. Numbers refresh every 10 minutes.

Is Valdese a good place to relocate to?+

Valdese is one of Burke County's core communities. We handle relocation buyers from across the country through our "Living in NC" YouTube channel and can send a personalized cost-of-move comparison against your current market.

What are property taxes in Burke County?+

Effective rates in North Carolina are set by county and municipality and change annually — check the Burke County tax office for current millage. NC counties generally run 0.55%–0.95% of assessed value, meaningfully lower than most Northeast, Midwest, and West-coast metros.

What schools serve Valdese?+

Attendance zones vary by exact address. East Burke HS (6/10) serves much of the area. We link out to GreatSchools below for current ratings and can pull the exact zoned schools for any address you're considering.

How current is the market data on this page?+

Live MLS data is fetched on page load with a 10-minute cache to stay within the Canopy MLS Grid rate limits. Any listing card you see was on the market or closed within the last 180 days at the time shown.

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