Burke County property record for 109 Rice St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,424 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1773215739 |
| Primary APN | 1773215739 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 109 RICE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM DEN |
| Legal Description | 109 RICE ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIMPSON LANDS |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 20301 |
109 Rice St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 109 RICE ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2151 / 456 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 109 Rice St was $1,424, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Glen Alpine Town |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,424.00 (+0.35%) | $162,840 (-) Land $15,750 Building $147,090 | $162,840 (-) Land $15,750 Building $147,090 |
| 2025 | $1,419.00 | $162,840 Land $15,750 Building $147,090 | $162,840 Land $15,750 Building $147,090 |
| 2023 | $1,472.00 | $162,840 Land $15,750 Building $147,090 | $162,840 Land $15,750 Building $147,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 109 Rice St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Storm Frances |
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 109 Rice St 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 | 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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