Burke County property record for 1855 Salem Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,547 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 13.6 acres (596,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $910 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1791370365 |
| Primary APN | 1791370365 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,547 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,031 sqft |
| Basement Area | 237 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 237 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 596,336 sqft (13.6 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 303 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Utility Building | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1855 SALEM RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | PUV |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
1855 Salem Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1731 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8335 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1855 Salem Rd was $910, up 0.6% 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 | $910.00 (+0.55%) | $198,360 (-) Land $90,194 Building $108,166 | $198,360 (-) Land $90,194 Building $108,166 |
| 2025 | $905.00 | $198,360 Land $90,194 Building $108,166 | $198,360 Land $90,194 Building $108,166 |
| 2023 | $872.00 | $198,360 Land $90,194 Building $108,166 | $198,360 Land $90,194 Building $108,166 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1855 Salem Rd 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 1855 Salem Rd is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | BRENTWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 6,038 people · EPA ID NC0112103 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MORGANTON |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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 | 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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