Burke County property record for 1257 Brown Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 906 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,051 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1791957750 |
| Primary APN | 1791957750 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 906 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 425 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 425 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1257 BROWN DR |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1257 BROWN DR MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE M BROWN SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
1257 Brown Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1257 BROWN DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1257 BROWN DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9641 |
| Document Number | 0028070671 |
| Book / Page | 2807 / 671 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025003762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1257 BROWN DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9641 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1257 Brown Dr was $1,051, 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 | $1,051.00 (+0.48%) | $145,800 (-) Land $16,345 Building $129,455 | $145,800 (-) Land $16,345 Building $129,455 |
| 2025 | $1,046.00 | $145,800 Land $16,345 Building $129,455 | $145,800 Land $16,345 Building $129,455 |
| 2023 | $992.00 | $143,194 Land $16,345 Building $126,849 | $143,194 Land $16,345 Building $126,849 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1257 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 1257 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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