Burke County property record for 159 Oakdale Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,986 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,735 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2702302153 |
| Primary APN | 2702302153 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,990 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 498 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,990 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Lean-To | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 OAKDALE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 159 OAKDALE DR MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
159 Oakdale Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 OAKDALE DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 159 OAKDALE DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9658 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023020365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2302/0365 |
| Instrument | 2017006431 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Oakdale Dr was $1,735, 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 | $1,735.00 (+0.29%) | $250,216 (-) Land $18,276 Building $231,940 | $250,216 (-) Land $18,276 Building $231,940 |
| 2025 | $1,730.00 | $250,216 Land $18,276 Building $231,940 | $250,216 Land $18,276 Building $231,940 |
| 2023 | $1,668.00 | $250,216 Land $18,276 Building $231,940 | $250,216 Land $18,276 Building $231,940 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Oakdale Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Oakdale Dr is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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