Burke County property record for 1255 Oak Forest Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,510 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $787 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1785624608 |
| Primary APN | 1785624608 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1255 OAK FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1255 OAK FOREST DR MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN VALLEY |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
1255 Oak Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 OAK FOREST DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20145891 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2146 / 787 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021460787 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1255 Oak Forest Dr was $787, 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 | $787.00 (+0.64%) | $108,810 (-) Land $10,973 Building $97,837 | $108,810 (-) Land $10,973 Building $97,837 |
| 2025 | $782.00 | $108,810 Land $10,973 Building $97,837 | $108,810 Land $10,973 Building $97,837 |
| 2023 | $784.00 | $108,810 Land $10,973 Building $97,837 | $108,810 Land $10,973 Building $97,837 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1255 Oak Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2003 · 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 1255 Oak Forest 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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