Burke County property record for 203 Charles Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,875 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,059 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1794211818 |
| Primary APN | 1794211818 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 585 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 464 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 585 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 203 CHARLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM INT |
| Legal Description | 203 CHARLES AVE MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUAKER MEADOWS SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
203 Charles Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 DEERWOOD DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1508 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221017954 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2606 / 542 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021400637 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 203 CHARLES AVE, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9058 |
| Document Number | 0026050291 |
| Book / Page | 2605 / 291 |
| Map Reference | MB 43 PG 279 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2021017735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $424.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 DEERWOOD DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1508 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Charles Ave was $1,059, 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 |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,059.00 (+0.47%) | $151,530 (-) Land $23,736 Building $127,794 | $151,530 (-) Land $23,736 Building $127,794 |
| 2025 | $1,054.00 | $151,530 Land $23,736 Building $127,794 | $151,530 Land $23,736 Building $127,794 |
| 2023 | $1,057.00 | $151,530 Land $23,736 Building $127,794 | $151,530 Land $23,736 Building $127,794 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 Charles Ave 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 203 Charles Ave 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 | 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Compas X-Stream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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