Burke County property record for 1636 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $741 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724652526 |
| Primary APN | 2724652526 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1636 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 RESID |
| Legal Description | 1636 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
1636 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 | 712 VINE ARDEN RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2755 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202114383 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2588 / 146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1636 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8933 |
| Document Number | 0025880146 |
| Book / Page | 2588 / 146 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021014383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 WILLIAM REECE LN, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681-8034 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1636 MAHERST ROAD, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1636 Amherst Rd was $741, 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 | $741.00 (+5.26%) | $93,468 (-) Land $15,938 Building $77,530 | $93,468 (-) Land $15,938 Building $77,530 |
| 2025 | $704.00 | $93,468 Land $15,938 Building $77,530 | $93,468 Land $15,938 Building $77,530 |
| 2023 | $704.00 | $93,468 Land $15,938 Building $77,530 | $93,468 Land $15,938 Building $77,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1636 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 1636 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 46 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 |
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