Burke County property record for 140 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,113 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,777 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1793177923 |
| Primary APN | 1793177923 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,275 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,113 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Patio Area | 285 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 140 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 | 140 NC 126 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
140 NC 126 is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 331, MORGANTON, NC 28680-0331 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192017030113 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2413 / 998 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 140 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8297 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0026120287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2612/287 |
| Instrument | 2022019107 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 140 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8297 |
| Document Number | 0024130998 |
| Book / Page | 2413 / 0998 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2017030113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $370.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8297 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 NC 126 was $1,777, up 0.3% 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 | $1,777.00 (+0.28%) | $264,655 (-) Land $23,325 Building $241,330 | $264,655 (-) Land $23,325 Building $241,330 |
| 2025 | $1,772.00 | $264,655 Land $23,325 Building $241,330 | $264,655 Land $23,325 Building $241,330 |
| 2023 | $1,781.00 | $264,655 Land $23,325 Building $241,330 | $264,655 Land $23,325 Building $241,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 NC 126 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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.
Wildfire risk around 140 NC 126 is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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