Burke County property record for 121 Morehead St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,419 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,173 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703290537 |
| Primary APN | 2703290537 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,419 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,691 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,412 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 566 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 49 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | 2703290537 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 121 MOREHEAD ST |
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-3110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENSITY DIST |
| Legal Description | 121 MOREHEAD ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: Burke County records · APN 2703290537
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 121 MOREHEAD ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0001525706 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1525 / 706 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Burke County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,173.00 (-0.09%) | $194,032 (-) Land $20,800 Building $173,232 | $194,032 (-) Land $20,800 Building $173,232 |
| 2023 | $1,174.00 | $194,032 Land $20,800 Building $173,232 | $194,032 Land $20,800 Building $173,232 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 28, 2017 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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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| 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 |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
Based on FCC filings for 312 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MORGANTON serves 27,221 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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