Burke County property record for 103 Knowles Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $984 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1784656502 |
| Primary APN | 1784656502 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 103 KNOWLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 103 KNOWLES AVE MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
103 Knowles Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 KNOWLES AVE, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 103 Knowles Ave was $984, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $984.00 (+0.51%) | $139,830 (-) Land $16,000 Building $123,830 | $139,830 (-) Land $16,000 Building $123,830 |
| 2025 | $979.00 | $139,830 Land $16,000 Building $123,830 | $139,830 Land $16,000 Building $123,830 |
| 2023 | $982.00 | $139,830 Land $16,000 Building $123,830 | $139,830 Land $16,000 Building $123,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 103 Knowles Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
|
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 103 Knowles Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MORGANTON serves 27,221 people · EPA ID NC0112015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures