Burke County property record for 131 Clay St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 2.25 acres (98,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $595 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1784727183 |
| Primary APN | 1784727183 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,587 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 675 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 98,010 sqft (2.25 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 552 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | 1784727183 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 CLAY ST |
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIAL TWO DIST |
| Legal Description | 131 CLAY ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
Source: Burke County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 131 CLAY ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000020411 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2041 / 0001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $595.00 (-1.33%) | $159,490 (-) Land $25,474 Building $134,016 | $159,490 (-) Land $25,474 Building $134,016 |
| 2023 | $603.00 | $159,490 Land $25,474 Building $134,016 | $159,490 Land $25,474 Building $134,016 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 52 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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