521 Praley St SW

980 Sq. Ft.
$143 / Sq. Ft.
980
Sq. Ft.
$143
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is conveniently located near downtown Valdese, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and local events. With two comfortable bedrooms, a functional layout, and a flat, easy to maintian yard, it’s full of potential. Whether you’re searching for a great starter home, looking to downsize, or adding to a rental portfolio, this property is a solid choice in a central location.This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is conveniently located near downtown Valdese, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and local events. With two comfortable bedrooms, a functional layout, and a flat, easy to maintian yard, it’s full of potential. Whether you’re searching for a great starter home, looking to downsize, or adding to a rental portfolio, this property is a solid choice in a central location.
  1. Listed by Alison Azbell • Nest Realty Morganton • alison.azbell@nestrealty.com

Property Details for 521 Praley Street Southwest

Architectural Style
Cottage
Parking Features
On Street
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/07/2025 10:10 AM

Property Details for 521 Praley Street Southwest

StatusActive
MLS #4308138
Days on Market108
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

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Building Information for 521 Praley Street Southwest

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF

Payment Calculator

$743 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$682

Property Taxes

$61

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 521 Praley Street Southwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.566353
  • Latitude: 35.740036
  • Directions: GPS. See sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $65,830.00
  • Parcel Number: PIN: 2733845111
  • City Taxes Paid To: Valdese
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Heritage
  • High School: Jimmy C Draughn
  • Elementary School: Valdese
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 980.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 980
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 980.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Road Surface Type: None, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: Sump Pump, Other
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 0
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 0
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 5.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 521 Praley Street Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4308138

$140,000
Jan 12, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3569044

$58,000
Jan 10, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #660618976

$58,000
Nov 20, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3569044

Nov 14, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3569044

$61,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4308138

$140,000
01/12/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3569044

$58,000
01/10/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #660618976

$58,000
11/20/2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3569044

11/14/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3569044

$61,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 521 Praley Street Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$19,000Additions$46,830Total$65,830
Tax Record2025$736 ($61 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt980 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1960ZoningR-8 RESIDENTICountyBURKEAPN13838

Schools near 521 Praley Street Southwest

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Valdese Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Heritage Middle
Public6 to 8

Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public9 to 12

Chesterfield Elementary
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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521 Praley Street Southwest is a single family home for sale in Valdese, NC 28690. This property was listed for sale on October 1, 2025 by Nest Realty Morganton, it's currently listed at $140,000. It has been on the market for a total of 108 days and was last sold on January 12, 2020. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Valdese Elementary, Heritage Middle and Jimmy C. Draughn High School. 521 Praley Street Southwest is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 980 sqft single family home built in 1928.

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