Burke County property record for 117 Morehead St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,339 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,584 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703291587 |
| Primary APN | 2703291587 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,339 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,720 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,509 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 442 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor Furnace |
| Street Address | 117 MOREHEAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-3171 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENSITY DIST |
| Legal Description | LO1 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Avery Avenue Historic District listed 1987 · 112 contributing resources · NRIS 87001915 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2691, MORGANTON, NC 28680-2691 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002230895 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,584.00 | $232,984 Land $18,000 Building $214,984 | $232,984 Land $18,000 Building $214,984 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| 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.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| City of Morganton Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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