Burke County property record for 1937 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,791 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 25.7 acres (1,120,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,759 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1784469162 |
| Primary APN | 1784469162 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,791 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,994 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,120,799 sqft (25.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 860 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1937 NC 181 |
|---|---|
| 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 | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
1937 NC 181 is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2007 NC 181, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6711 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051570 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1433 / 480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1937 NC 181 was $4,759, up 0.1% 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 | $4,759.00 (+0.11%) | $801,403 (-) Land $102,032 Building $699,371 | $801,403 (-) Land $102,032 Building $699,371 |
| 2025 | $4,754.00 | $801,403 Land $102,032 Building $699,371 | $801,403 Land $102,032 Building $699,371 |
| 2023 | $4,787.00 | $801,403 Land $102,032 Building $699,371 | $801,403 Land $102,032 Building $699,371 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1937 NC 181 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1937 NC 181 is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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