Burke County property record for 203 Clearwater Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,408 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,068 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1794272901 |
| Primary APN | 1794272901 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,204 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Patio Area | 326 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 203 CLEARWATER DR |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9673 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | WINDING CREEK SD |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
203 Clearwater Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 CLEARWATER DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9673 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICK LNS |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPS FCU/NY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 203 CLEARWATER DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9673 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0026460685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2646/685 |
| Instrument | 2021025929 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MORGANTON, NC 28680 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 203 CLEARWATER DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9673 |
| Document Number | 0024550519 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 203 CLEARWATER DR MORGANTON NC 286559673, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9673 |
| Document Number | 0024550519 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 002455/000519 |
| Instrument | 38554 |
| Name | QUICK LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 24, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 203 CLEARWATER DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9673 |
| Document Number | 0023370298 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 CLEARWATER DR MORGANTON NC 286559673, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9673 |
| Document Number | 0023370298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002337/000298 |
| Instrument | 13790 |
| Name | STATE EMPS FCU/NY |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MORGANTON, NC 28680 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Clearwater Dr was $2,068, up 0.2% 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 | $2,068.00 (+0.24%) | $354,265 (-) Land $27,000 Building $327,265 | $354,265 (-) Land $27,000 Building $327,265 |
| 2025 | $2,063.00 | $354,265 Land $27,000 Building $327,265 | $354,265 Land $27,000 Building $327,265 |
| 2023 | $2,071.00 | $354,265 Land $27,000 Building $327,265 | $354,265 Land $27,000 Building $327,265 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 Clearwater Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Clearwater Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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