Burke County property record for 209 Bethel St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 826 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $384 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703743059 |
| Primary APN | 2703743059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 826 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 826 sqft |
| Basement Area | 207 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 207 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 134 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 209 BETHEL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-3683 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 209 BETHEL ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
209 Bethel St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 219 BETHEL ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3683 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202017042523 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2476 / 939 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 209 Bethel St was $384, up 1.3% 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 | $384.00 (+1.32%) | $50,835 (-) Land $32,111 Building $18,724 | $50,835 (-) Land $32,111 Building $18,724 |
| 2025 | $379.00 | $50,835 Land $32,111 Building $18,724 | $50,835 Land $32,111 Building $18,724 |
| 2023 | $372.00 | $50,835 Land $32,111 Building $18,724 | $50,835 Land $32,111 Building $18,724 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 Bethel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| 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 209 Bethel St is low, with less than 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 | Under 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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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