Burke County property record for 1314 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,131 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724355434 |
| Primary APN | 2724355434 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 525 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 525 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 186 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1314 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12 RESID |
| Legal Description | 1314 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
1314 Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1314 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1314 Amherst Rd was $1,131, down 5.5% 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 | $1,131.00 (-5.51%) | $149,943 (-) Land $26,656 Building $123,287 | $149,943 (-) Land $26,656 Building $123,287 |
| 2025 | $1,197.00 | $149,943 Land $26,656 Building $123,287 | $149,943 Land $26,656 Building $123,287 |
| 2023 | $1,092.00 | $149,943 Land $26,656 Building $123,287 | $149,943 Land $26,656 Building $123,287 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1314 Amherst Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · 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 1314 Amherst Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Foothills Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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