203 Salem Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Property Records

Burke County property record for 203 Salem Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.43 acres (18,731 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$200,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$980 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1792739991

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1792739991
Alternative APN
  • 869

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,442 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area990 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area18,731 sqft (0.43 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area238 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address203 SALEM RD
CityMORGANTON
StateNC
Zip28655-4768
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRESIDENTIA
Legal Description203 SALEM RD MORGANTON, NC 28655
JurisdictionBURKE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMORGANTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract21301

Owner

Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address203 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4768
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 22, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Jan 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ALCOVA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 22, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 22, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202525002437
Deed Book / Page2800 / 768
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBURKE NC
Recording DateApr 22, 2025
Property Address203 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4768
Document Number0028000768
Book / Page2800 / 768
Instrument DateApr 21, 2025
Instrument2025002437
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$400.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address816 CLINE AVE SW, VALDESE, NC 28690-3017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4768

Mortgage

Document Number2025002438
DateApr 22, 2025
Instrument2025002438
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term349 Months
DueMay 1, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.15%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateMay 1, 2030
Change Frequency5 Years
Min Rate At Change4.15%
Max Rate At Change8.15%
Index5-Year CMT
Max Rate12.1%

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBURKE NC
Recording DateJan 30, 2020
Property Address203 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4768
Document Number0024460858
Book / Page2446 / 0858
Instrument DateJan 30, 2020
Instrument2017036708
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$236.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address271 N HIGHWAY 18, 271, VALE, NC 28168-9693

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 SALEM RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4768

Mortgage

Document Number2017036709
DateJan 30, 2020
Instrument2017036709
Lender
NameALCOVA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke County
Unified School DistrictBurke County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$980.00 (+3.81%)$135,832 (+0.12%) Land $13,975 Building $121,857$135,832 (+0.12%) Land $13,975 Building $121,857
2023$944.00$135,666 Land $13,975 Building $121,691$135,666 Land $13,975 Building $121,691

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MORGANTON
serves 27,221 people · EPA ID NC0112015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
City of Morganton
Fiber · Cable
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area
100 / 20

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