1254 Machler Ridge Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Property Records

Burke County property record for 1254 Machler Ridge Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	29.6 acres (1,292,425 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$183,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,410 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2018 Transfer Jul 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1776529529`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1776529529`
Alternative APNs	`1776623701` `59895`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,330 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,064 sqft
Basement Area	1,064 sqft
Finished Basement	1,064 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Fireplaces	2 Fireplaces
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Stone
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	1,292,425 sqft (29.6 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	578 sqft
Deck Area	672 sqft
Patio Area	168 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1254 MACHLER RIDGE RD
City	MORGANTON
State	NC
Zip	28655-6184
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RURAL MIXE
Legal Description	PUV LO1 - 3
Legal Subdivision	SURVEY FOR JENIFER WLNSENANT
Jurisdiction	BURKE NC
Township / Civil Division	UPPER CREEK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	20204

Owner

1254 Machler Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2018.

Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1254 MACHLER RIDGE RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6184
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 28, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 9, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI ATLANTIC BAY MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 31, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20178708
Deed Book / Page	2313 / 365
Last Transfer Date	Dec 28, 2018
Transfer Doc	0023820126
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BURKE NC
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2018
Property Address	1254 MACHLER RIDGE RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6184
Document Number	0023820126
Book / Page	002382 / 000126
Instrument Date	Dec 28, 2018
Instrument	23329
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1254 MACHLER RD MORGANTON NC 286556184, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6184

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BURKE NC
Property Address	1254 MACHLER RIDGE RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6184
Document Number	0023560623
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	3376 HENDERSON MILL RD MORGANTON NC 286558710, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8710

Mortgage

Document Number	0023560623
Date	Jul 13, 2018
Book Page	002356/000623
Instrument	17900

Lender

Name	ATLANTIC BAY MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 12, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1254 Machler Ridge Rd was $1,410, up 0.4% from the year before.

Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Burke County
Unified School District	Burke County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,410.00 (+0.36%)	$299,205 (-) Land $111,711 Building $187,494	$299,205 (-) Land $111,711 Building $187,494
2025	$1,405.00	$299,205 Land $111,711 Building $187,494	$299,205 Land $111,711 Building $187,494
2023	$1,411.00	$299,205 Land $111,711 Building $187,494	$299,205 Land $111,711 Building $187,494

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1254 Machler Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 1254 Machler Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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