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community boat dock - 3202 Bear Paw Avenue NW, Valdese
community boat dock - 3202 Bear Paw Avenue NW, Valdese
cabin style examples - 3202 Bear Paw Avenue NW, Valdese
Cabin style examples - 3202 Bear Paw Avenue NW, Valdese
cabin style examples - 3202 Bear Paw Avenue NW, Valdese
View of Table Rock from lot - 3202 Bear Paw Avenue NW, Valdese
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community boat dock - 3202 Bear Paw Avenue NW, Valdese
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$97,000

3202 Bear Paw Avenue NW
Valdese, NC 28690
Listed by Becca Ramsey · C. Rice and Associates LLC
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About this home

Build your private lakeside retreat at 3202 Bear Paw Ave NW, Valdese — a rare lakefront parcel in the gated Waterside community offering 200+ feet of pristine shoreline on beautiful Lake Rhodhiss. With a gentle slope ideal for a cabin-style build (minimum 600 sq ft), this property provides direct water access, long-range views, and exceptional privacy. Waterside is a quiet, rustic-inspired community featuring a shared community boat dock, perfect for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Protective architectural guidelines help preserve the neighborhood’s natural character and long-term value — a major advantage as true lakefront opportunities become increasingly limited. Wildlife Note: A bald eagle nest is located on the adjacent parcel. Construction activity near eagle nests may require review under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Permits are available through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and a nearby lot with a completed cabin was built without reported issues. Buyers are encouraged to verify any permitting requirements or timelines with USFWS and local authorities during due diligence. This lot is ideal for a vacation home, short-term rental, or peaceful private getaway in one of Lake Rhodhiss’s most scenic gated communities

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4363338
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Waterside
Status
Active
Days on market
185
On market date
April 6, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Drexel Elementary
2.95 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
446
Student:teacher ratio
15.4:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Heritage Middle
1.51 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
512
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
7.63 mi away · Grades 11-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
128
Student:teacher ratio
42.7:1
District
Burke County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Valdese's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$19,400 down
$77,600 loan
Principal & interest$503
Property tax (est.)$81
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.