Burke County property record for 126 Stephens Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $914 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703679708 |
| Primary APN | 2703679708 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 338 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,350 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 126 STEPHENS DR |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-2938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 126 STEPHENS DR MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARCUS GLENN SINGLETON |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Burke County records · APN 2703679708
Assessment roll updated September 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 STEPHENS DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 08, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20253187 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2804 / 639 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 04, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022260612 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 08, 2021 |
| Property Address | 126 STEPHENS DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2938 |
| Document Number | 0025830001 |
| Book / Page | 2583 / 1 |
| Map Reference | FILE 12064 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3629 US 64, 3629, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8624 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Estate |
| Address | 97 FOX ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2566 |
| Document Number | 2021013463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013463 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
Source: Burke County records · Assessment roll updated September 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $914.00 (+0.22%) | $147,269 (-0.01%) Land $14,950 Building $132,319 | $147,269 (-0.01%) Land $14,950 Building $132,319 |
| 2023 | $912.00 | $147,284 Land $14,950 Building $132,334 | $147,284 Land $14,950 Building $132,334 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Burke County (37023C), updated June 28, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 3% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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