Burke County property record for 1208 Salem Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,445 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,500 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,011 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1791898765 |
| Primary APN | 1791898765 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,445 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,445 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Canopy | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1208 SALEM RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-4834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1208 SALEM RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
1208 Salem Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1212 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4834 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202424002900 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2737 / 768 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0027370768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1208 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4834 |
| Document Number | 0027370768 |
| Book / Page | 2737 / 768 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024002900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1212 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4834 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1208 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4834 |
| Document Number | 0025280856 |
| Book / Page | 2528 / 856 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $196.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 SALEM RD, 1208, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4834 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4834 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1208 Salem Rd was $1,011, 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 |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,011.00 (+0.5%) | $139,694 (-) Land $15,335 Building $124,359 | $139,694 (-) Land $15,335 Building $124,359 |
| 2025 | $1,006.00 | $139,694 Land $15,335 Building $124,359 | $139,694 Land $15,335 Building $124,359 |
| 2023 | $970.00 | $139,694 Land $15,335 Building $124,359 | $139,694 Land $15,335 Building $124,359 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1208 Salem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1208 Salem Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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