Burke County property record for 202 Poplar St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,535 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,057 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1793031955 |
| Primary APN | 1793031955 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,535 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,535 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,535 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,535 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 271 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 202 POPLAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-4132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM INT |
| Legal Description | 202 POPLAR ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | R D COULTER PROP |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
202 Poplar St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2010.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 POPLAR ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20109495 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1930 / 892 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 202 POPLAR ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 POPLAR ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4132 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0028200610 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Book Page | 2820/610 |
| Instrument | 2025006177 |
| Name | COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CAMPBELL, CA 95008 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 202 POPLAR ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4132 |
| Document Number | 0027020661 |
| Book / Page | 2702 / 661 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10380 NC HIGHWAY 41 N, LUMBERTON, NC 28358-9797 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 POPLAR ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4132 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 202 Poplar St was $1,057, up 0.5% 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 | $1,057.00 (+0.48%) | $172,223 (-) Land $21,573 Building $150,650 | $172,223 (-) Land $21,573 Building $150,650 |
| 2025 | $1,052.00 | $172,223 Land $21,573 Building $150,650 | $172,223 Land $21,573 Building $150,650 |
| 2023 | $1,052.00 | $172,223 Land $21,573 Building $150,650 | $172,223 Land $21,573 Building $150,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 202 Poplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| 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 202 Poplar St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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