Burke County property record for 1218 Watermill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1784072571 |
| Primary APN | 1784072571 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1218 WATERMILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1218 WATERMILL RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
Source: Burke County records, as of March 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2022 NC 181, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6711 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20079009 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1680 / 265 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0027270779 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1218 WATERMILL RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8233 |
| Document Number | 0027270779 |
| Book / Page | 2727 / 779 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2022 NC 181, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6711 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,048.00 (-0.38%) | $150,662 (-) Land $22,607 Building $128,055 | $150,662 (-) Land $22,607 Building $128,055 |
| 2023 | $1,052.00 | $150,662 Land $22,607 Building $128,055 | $150,662 Land $22,607 Building $128,055 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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