Burke County property record for 1590 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 46.5 acres (2,025,976 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,377 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724553328 |
| Primary APN | 2724553328 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,025,976 sqft (46.5 acres) |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Street Address | 1590 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 RESID |
| Legal Description | 1590 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | CONTAINING 47 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
1590 Amherst Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1650 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8933 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202114537 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2588 / 947 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1590 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8936 |
| Document Number | 0025880947 |
| Book / Page | 2588 / 947 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 233 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021014537 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 804 APPOMATTOX PL, FRANKLIN, TN 37064-3213 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6244 CATALINA DR UNIT 112, 112, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29582-8327 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1590 Amherst Rd was $1,377, up 5.4% 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 | $1,377.00 (+5.36%) | $199,586 (-) Land $199,571 Building $15 | $199,586 (-) Land $199,571 Building $15 |
| 2025 | $1,307.00 | $199,586 Land $199,571 Building $15 | $199,586 Land $199,571 Building $15 |
| 2023 | $1,405.00 | $199,586 Land $199,571 Building $15 | $199,586 Land $199,571 Building $15 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1590 Amherst Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 1590 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF DREXEL serves 3,302 people · EPA ID NC0112045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MORGANTON |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 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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