Burke County property record for 1559 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 740 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $454 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724564453 |
| Primary APN | 2724564453 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 740 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 740 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1559 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 1559 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
1559 Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1559 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011801 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1944 / 665 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0026900176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1559 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8936 |
| Document Number | 0026900176 |
| Book / Page | 2690 / 176 |
| Map Reference | MB 36 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1559 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8936 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1559 Amherst Rd was $454, up 5.3% 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 | $454.00 (+5.34%) | $51,792 (-) Land $12,348 Building $39,444 | $51,792 (-) Land $12,348 Building $39,444 |
| 2025 | $431.00 | $51,792 Land $12,348 Building $39,444 | $51,792 Land $12,348 Building $39,444 |
| 2023 | $429.00 | $51,792 Land $12,348 Building $39,444 | $51,792 Land $12,348 Building $39,444 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1559 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 1559 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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