Burke County property record for 1126 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,561 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724240756 |
| Primary APN | 2724240756 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,350 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1126 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12 RESID |
| Legal Description | 1126 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
Source: Burke County records, as of September 25, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1126 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019260763 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,561.00 (-0.51%) | $224,402 (-) Land $30,734 Building $193,668 | $224,402 (-) Land $30,734 Building $193,668 |
| 2023 | $1,569.00 | $224,402 Land $30,734 Building $193,668 | $224,402 Land $30,734 Building $193,668 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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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