Burke County property record for 214 Hilltop St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,262 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $710 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703778402 |
| Primary APN | 2703778402 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,262 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 851 sqft |
| Basement Area | 561 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 561 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 135 sqft |
| Deck Area | 189 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 214 HILLTOP ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-2916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 214 HILLTOP ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR THE ESTATE OF FRED W MORETZ |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
214 Hilltop St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 CAUSBY RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9250 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200911083 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1872 / 738 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023810433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 214 HILLTOP ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2916 |
| Document Number | 0023810433 |
| Book / Page | 002381 / 000433 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 214 HILLTOP ST MORGANTON NC 286552916, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2916 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 214 Hilltop St was $710, up 8.2% 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 | $710.00 (+8.23%) | $109,647 (+8.8%) Land $7,150 Building $102,497 | $109,647 (+8.8%) Land $7,150 Building $102,497 |
| 2025 | $656.00 | $100,775 Land $7,150 Building $93,625 | $100,775 Land $7,150 Building $93,625 |
| 2023 | $554.00 | $83,222 Land $7,150 Building $76,072 | $83,222 Land $7,150 Building $76,072 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 Hilltop 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 214 Hilltop St 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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