Burke County property record for 1220 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,019 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,404 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724256350 |
| Primary APN | 2724256350 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,019 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,346 sqft |
| Basement Area | 673 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 673 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 673 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Canopy | 126 sqft |
| Lean-To | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1220 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12 RESID |
| Legal Description | 1220 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES & B WILLIS PROP |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
1220 Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2014.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1220 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20143947 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2137 / 920 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1220 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6938 |
| Document Number | 0026008171 |
| Book / Page | 2893 / 747 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626008171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | DATA SEARCH INC, DATA SEARCH |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6938 |
| Document Number | 0026008171, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2893/747 |
| Instrument | 202626008171 |
| Name | TRUST BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1220 Amherst Rd was $1,404, up 8.2% 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 | $1,404.00 (+8.25%) | $189,492 (-) Land $26,550 Building $162,942 | $189,492 (-) Land $26,550 Building $162,942 |
| 2025 | $1,297.00 | $189,492 Land $26,550 Building $162,942 | $189,492 Land $26,550 Building $162,942 |
| 2023 | $1,303.00 | $184,109 Land $26,550 Building $157,559 | $184,109 Land $26,550 Building $157,559 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1220 Amherst Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1220 Amherst Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Foothills Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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