Burke County property record for 1557 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 6.26 acres (272,686 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $363 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724566584 |
| Primary APN | 2724566584 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 272,686 sqft (6.26 acres) |
|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 1557 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8936 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1557 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1510 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8936 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $363.00 (+5.22%) | $52,716 (-) Land $52,716 | $52,716 (-) Land $52,716 |
| 2025 | $345.00 (-0.58%) | $52,716 (-) Land $52,716 | $52,716 (-) Land $52,716 |
| 2023 | $347.00 | $52,716 Land $52,716 | $52,716 Land $52,716 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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