Burke County property record for 1225 Brown Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $858 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2701050851 |
| Primary APN | 2701050851 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1225 BROWN DR |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1225 BROWN DR MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY OF PROPERTY FOR VERGIE C NORMAN |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
1225 Brown Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2016.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1225 BROWN DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200811392 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1793 / 507 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022320356 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1225 Brown Dr was $858, up 0.6% 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 | $858.00 (+0.59%) | $116,188 (-) Land $17,425 Building $98,763 | $116,188 (-) Land $17,425 Building $98,763 |
| 2025 | $853.00 | $116,188 Land $17,425 Building $98,763 | $116,188 Land $17,425 Building $98,763 |
| 2023 | $811.00 | $114,512 Land $17,425 Building $97,087 | $114,512 Land $17,425 Building $97,087 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1225 Brown Dr 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 1225 Brown Dr is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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