Burke County property record for 1079 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 2.94 acres (128,066 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,173 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724155011 |
| Primary APN | 2724155011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,175 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 128,066 sqft (2.94 acres) |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1079 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1079 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
1079 Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1079 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221017695 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2605 / 104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1079 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6818 |
| Document Number | 0026050104 |
| Book / Page | 2605 / 104 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2021017695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 122 HOLLY SPRINGS CT, 122, MORGANTON, NC 28655-0169 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1079 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6818 |
| Document Number | 2021017696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2021017696 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1079 Amherst Rd was $2,173, up 5.3% 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 | $2,173.00 (+5.33%) | $301,005 (-) Land $30,397 Building $270,608 | $301,005 (-) Land $30,397 Building $270,608 |
| 2025 | $2,063.00 | $301,005 Land $30,397 Building $270,608 | $301,005 Land $30,397 Building $270,608 |
| 2023 | $2,074.00 | $301,005 Land $30,397 Building $270,608 | $301,005 Land $30,397 Building $270,608 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1079 Amherst Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1079 Amherst Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Foothills Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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