Burke County property record for 1791 Highland Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,184 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2734024107 |
| Primary APN | 2734024107 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1791 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6953 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 RESID |
| Legal Description | 1791 HIGHLAND AVE MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | DREXEL HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| 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 | 19 RIVER DR, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630-9342 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20106284 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1913 / 180 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019130176 |
| 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 | $1,184.00 (+5.34%) | $157,639 (-) Land $21,158 Building $136,481 | $157,639 (-) Land $21,158 Building $136,481 |
| 2025 | $1,124.00 (-0.35%) | $157,639 (-) Land $21,158 Building $136,481 | $157,639 (-) Land $21,158 Building $136,481 |
| 2023 | $1,128.00 | $157,639 Land $21,158 Building $136,481 | $157,639 Land $21,158 Building $136,481 |
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 | 0.02% 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 84 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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