Burke County property record for 131 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,017 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1793175620 |
| Primary APN | 1793175620 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,222 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 380 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 168 sqft |
| Canopy | 99 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 131 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8297 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 131 NC 126 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | J R WALL SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8297 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20164395 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2238 / 547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 131 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8297 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8297 |
| Document Number | 0027670527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2767/527 |
| Instrument | 2024008585 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2039 |
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 | $1,017.00 (-8.38%) | $189,930 (-) Land $21,387 Building $168,543 | $189,930 (-) Land $21,387 Building $168,543 |
| 2025 | $1,110.00 (+13.03%) | $189,930 (+2.84%) Land $21,387 Building $168,543 | $189,930 (+2.84%) Land $21,387 Building $168,543 |
| 2023 | $982.00 | $184,687 Land $21,387 Building $163,300 | $184,687 Land $21,387 Building $163,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 | 0.02% 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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