Burke County property record for 115 Elm St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,045 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1783532222 |
| Primary APN | 1783532222 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 295 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 295 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 172 sqft |
| Patio Area | 159 sqft |
| Canopy | 171 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 115 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-4100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM INT |
| Legal Description | LO2 PL48-26 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
115 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 ELM ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20182017015090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2343 / 635 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019340221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 115 ELM ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4100 |
| Document Number | 0023430635 |
| Book / Page | 2343 / 0635 |
| Map Reference | MB48 PG26 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017015090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 ELM ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4100 |
| Document Number | 0023430638 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2343/0638 |
| Instrument | 2017015091 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 115 ELM ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4100 |
| Document Number | 0023100934 |
| Book / Page | 002310 / 000934 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $99.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 302 W UNION ST MORGANTON NC 286553729, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3729 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 115 Elm St was $1,045, 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 |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,045.00 (+0.48%) | $170,043 (-) Land $19,200 Building $150,843 | $170,043 (-) Land $19,200 Building $150,843 |
| 2025 | $1,040.00 | $170,043 Land $19,200 Building $150,843 | $170,043 Land $19,200 Building $150,843 |
| 2023 | $1,040.00 | $170,043 Land $19,200 Building $150,843 | $170,043 Land $19,200 Building $150,843 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 115 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 115 Elm St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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