Burke County property record for 1231 Tom Fox St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 14 acres (612,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,026 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1785026254 |
| Primary APN | 1785026254 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 950 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 612,454 sqft (14 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 438 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 624 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1231 TOM FOX ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1231 TOM FOX ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
1231 Tom Fox St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2006.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1231 TOM FOX ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015620643 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1231 Tom Fox St was $1,026, 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 | $1,026.00 (+0.49%) | $146,325 (-) Land $74,522 Building $71,803 | $146,325 (-) Land $74,522 Building $71,803 |
| 2025 | $1,021.00 | $146,325 Land $74,522 Building $71,803 | $146,325 Land $74,522 Building $71,803 |
| 2023 | $1,024.00 | $146,325 Land $74,522 Building $71,803 | $146,325 Land $74,522 Building $71,803 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1231 Tom Fox St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1231 Tom Fox St 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 | 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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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