Burke County property record for 204 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,062 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2714102910 |
| Primary APN | 2714102910 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 204 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 | 204 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
204 Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
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 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20145979 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2147 / 68 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 204 Amherst Rd was $1,062, 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 | $1,062.00 (+0.47%) | $173,050 (-) Land $8,400 Building $164,650 | $173,050 (-) Land $8,400 Building $164,650 |
| 2025 | $1,057.00 | $173,050 Land $8,400 Building $164,650 | $173,050 Land $8,400 Building $164,650 |
| 2023 | $604.00 | $92,283 Land $8,400 Building $83,883 | $92,283 Land $8,400 Building $83,883 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 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 204 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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