Burke County property record for 118 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,589 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $921 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2714007756 |
| Primary APN | 2714007756 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,589 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 67 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 605 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 67 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 512 sqft |
| Patio Area | 666 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 118 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-5398 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM INT |
| Legal Description | 118 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR KATHRYN R DECHICIO |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5398 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20097448 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1853 / 790 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 118 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5398 |
| Document Number | 0023111000 |
| Book / Page | 002311 / 001000 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 AMHERST RD MORGANTON NC 286555398, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5398 |
| Document Number | 0023111000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002311/001000 |
| Instrument | 8393 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 18, 2047 |
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 | $921.00 (+0.55%) | $147,631 (-) Land $29,522 Building $118,109 | $147,631 (-) Land $29,522 Building $118,109 |
| 2025 | $916.00 (+0.22%) | $147,631 (-) Land $29,522 Building $118,109 | $147,631 (-) Land $29,522 Building $118,109 |
| 2023 | $914.00 | $147,631 Land $29,522 Building $118,109 | $147,631 Land $29,522 Building $118,109 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 | 0.02% 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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