Burke County property record for 1940 Old Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,066 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 32.1 acres (1,401,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,638 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2725790159 |
| Primary APN | 2725790159 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,066 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,653 sqft |
| Basement Area | 413 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 413 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 413 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,401,761 sqft (32.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 535 sqft |
| Deck Area | 310 sqft |
| Patio Area | 310 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1940 OLD AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | PUV |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMOKY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
1940 Old Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1940 OLD AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2022015181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1940 Old Amherst Rd was $1,638, down 0.5% 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 | $1,638.00 (-0.49%) | $317,246 (+0.16%) Land $118,184 Building $199,062 | $317,246 (+0.16%) Land $118,184 Building $199,062 |
| 2025 | $1,646.00 | $316,746 Land $118,184 Building $198,562 | $316,746 Land $118,184 Building $198,562 |
| 2023 | $1,654.00 | $316,746 Land $118,184 Building $198,562 | $316,746 Land $118,184 Building $198,562 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1940 Old Amherst 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 1940 Old Amherst Rd is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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