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Homes for sale in ZIP code 28690, covering parts of Valdese, Connelly Springs and Morganton. Live MLS listings, recent sales, and market stats for this ZIP, refreshed daily.

ZIP 28690 market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for ZIP 28690, refreshed nightly.

Median list price
$209,500
Median sale price (12mo)
$220,000
Avg. days on market
142 days
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Year over year
-4.3%

Currently for sale in 28690

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524 E Settings Boulevard NW
$249,900
524 E Settings Boulevard NW
Valdese, 28690
2 days on market
Listed by Glenn Fisher, Lake Homes Realty LLC
1211 Laurel Street NE
New
$475,000
1211 Laurel Street NE
Valdese, 28690
3 bd·2.5 ba·2,719 sqft
1 day on market
Listed by Alex Daigle, Nest Realty Morganton
4213 Ball Alley Creek Road
New
$45,000
4213 Ball Alley Creek Road
Valdese, 28690
0 days on market
Listed by Brandy Huffman, Huffman Realty Group, LLC
6810 McGalliard Pointe Drive NE
$1,828,000
6810 McGalliard Pointe Drive NE
Valdese, 28690
5 bd·4.5 ba·3,240 sqft
3 days on market
Listed by Joseph Gray, Coldwell Banker Mountain View
813 Powell Avenue SW
New
$220,000
813 Powell Avenue SW
Valdese, 28690
2 bd·1 ba·1,164 sqft
1 day on market
Listed by Kelly Burris, Realty Executives of Hickory
1308 Laurel Street NE
New
$624,900
1308 Laurel Street NE
Valdese, 28690
4 bd·4 ba·4,163 sqft
1 day on market
Listed by Nancy Roper, Roper Real Estate, LLC
1500 Ivy Lane
New
$325,000
1500 Ivy Lane
Valdese, 28690
3 bd·2 ba·1,600 sqft
1 day on market
Listed by Chase Rickman, Yancey Realty LLC
1007 Woodland Street SE
$449,500
1007 Woodland Street SE
Valdese, 28690
3 bd·3 ba·1,812 sqft
16 days on market
Listed by Allison Pryor, Coldwell Banker Newton RE
5409 Mineral Springs Mountain Avenue
$815,000
5409 Mineral Springs Mountain Avenue
Valdese, 28690
3 bd·4.5 ba·3,997 sqft
17 days on market
Listed by Thomas McKay, Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
792 Harris Avenue NW
$376,500
792 Harris Avenue NW
Valdese, 28690
3 bd·2 ba·1,459 sqft
22 days on market
Listed by Elizabeth Thao, EXP Realty LLC Mooresville
3578 Appian Way
$59,900
3578 Appian Way
Valdese, 28690
7 days on market
Listed by Shane Cook, C Shane Cook & Associates
115 & 121 Grandfathers Pass NW
$42,500
115 & 121 Grandfathers Pass NW
Valdese, 28690
4 days on market
Listed by Kayla Carder, United Country Real Estate - The McLemore Group

Recently sold in 28690

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

2758 McNeelly Drive
Sold 5 days ago
$250,000
Listed at $259,000
2758 McNeelly Drive
Valdese, 28690
3 bd·2 ba·1,140 sqft
Lakeview Acres
Sold 2 wk ago
$248,000
Listed at $250,000
Lakeview Acres
Valdese, 28690
3 bd·1 ba·1,328 sqft
None
Sold 2 wk ago
$625,000
Listed at $635,000
None
Valdese, 28690
4 bd·3 ba·2,216 sqft
None
Sold 2 wk ago
$255,000
Listed at $265,000
None
Valdese, 28690
2 bd·1 ba·1,428 sqft
Other
Sold 2 wk ago
$180,000
Listed at $190,000
Other
Valdese, 28690
2 bd·2 ba·900 sqft
None
Sold 2 wk ago
$200,000
Listed at $219,900
None
Valdese, 28690
2 bd·1 ba·962 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in 28690

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

none
30 active listings
$1,050 - $2,500,000
Lake Rhodhiss Estates
17 active listings
$22,000 - $1,799,999
Waterside
4 active listings
$28,000 - $97,000
Edelweiss
2 active listings
$376,500 - $399,900
Island Pointe at Lake Vistas
2 active listings
$42,500 - $80,000
Springwood
2 active listings
$399,900 - $599,900
Stones Throw
2 active listings
$39,900 - $569,900

Walkability

Blended score for ZIP 28690'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).

30
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
25 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks2
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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
Valdese Elementary
1.04 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
522
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Heritage Middle
1.82 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
8.07 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

Cities in 28690

Valdese · 82 in this ZIPConnelly Springs · 1 in this ZIPMorganton · 1 in this ZIP

ZIP codes near 28690

28612 (Connelly Springs) · 2.9 mi28638 (Hudson) · 7.3 mi28630 (Granite Falls) · 8 mi28655 (Morganton) · 9.2 mi28602 (Hickory) · 11.7 mi28645 (Lenoir) · 12.2 mi28601 (Hickory) · 12.9 mi28168 (Vale) · 15.3 mi

ZIP 28690 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28690 right now?+

There are currently 85 active listings in ZIP 28690, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28690?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28690 is $209,500. Homes are spending an average of 142 days on market.

Is ZIP 28690's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28690 have fallen 4.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28690?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28690 are none, Lake Rhodhiss Estates, Waterside.

What schools serve ZIP 28690?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28690's center are Valdese Elementary, Heritage Middle, Burke Middle College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28690 walkable?+

ZIP 28690's center has a walkability score of 30 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 3 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.