Burke County property record for 202 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $396 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2714101842 |
| Primary APN | 2714101842 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 202 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-5300 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM INT |
| Legal Description | 202 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF ROBERT L RAY |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
202 Amherst Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5300 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20256627 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2822 / 964 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020490471 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 202 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5300 |
| Document Number | 0028220964 |
| Book / Page | 2822 / 964 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025006627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 204 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5300 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 202 Amherst Rd was $396, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $396.00 (+1.28%) | $53,137 (-) Land $12,800 Building $40,337 | $53,137 (-) Land $12,800 Building $40,337 |
| 2025 | $391.00 | $53,137 Land $12,800 Building $40,337 | $53,137 Land $12,800 Building $40,337 |
| 2023 | $385.00 | $53,137 Land $12,800 Building $40,337 | $53,137 Land $12,800 Building $40,337 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 202 Amherst Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 202 Amherst Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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