Burke County property record for 1489 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,935 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 2.13 acres (92,783 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,701 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1774903316 |
| Primary APN | 1774903316 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,935 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,725 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,725 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,725 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 92,783 sqft (2.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 558 sqft |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1489 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7888 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1489 NC 126 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
1489 NC 126 is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1489 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7888 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1489 NC 126 was $1,701, 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 | $1,701.00 (+0.29%) | $252,614 (-) Land $24,991 Building $227,623 | $252,614 (-) Land $24,991 Building $227,623 |
| 2025 | $1,696.00 | $252,614 Land $24,991 Building $227,623 | $252,614 Land $24,991 Building $227,623 |
| 2023 | $1,704.00 | $252,614 Land $24,991 Building $227,623 | $252,614 Land $24,991 Building $227,623 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1489 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 1489 NC 126 is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 35 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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