Burke County property record for 1501 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.6 acres (113,256 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,500 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $222 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724560430 |
| Primary APN | 2724560430 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 113,256 sqft (2.6 acres) |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 1501 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8936 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1501 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALTER S SMITH PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
1501 Amherst Rd, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.
Source: Burke County records, as of June 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3420 W ZION CHURCH RD, SHELBY, NC 28150-8600 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202626002715 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2863 / 147 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022790691 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1501 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8936 |
| Document Number | 0028630147 |
| Book / Page | 2863 / 147 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 57&58 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2026002715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $63.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3745 WHITEHAVEN RD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106-2530 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3420 W ZION CHURCH RD, SHELBY, NC 28150-8600 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1501 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8936 |
| Document Number | 0022790691 |
| Book / Page | 002279 / 000691 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3745 WHITEHAVEN RD WINSTON SALEM NC 271062530, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106-2530 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 Amherst Rd was $222.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of September 25, 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 | $222.00 | $33,915 Land $33,915 | $33,915 Land $33,915 |
| 2023 | $223.00 | $33,915 Land $33,915 | $33,915 Land $33,915 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1501 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 1501 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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