2159 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655 Property Records

Burke County property record for 2159 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655

Property Summary

Property TypeOther Improved
Details2 ba · 2,502 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.64 acres (27,878 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$300,000 (Feb 2010)
Tax Bill$12,313 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2712099250

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2712099250
Alternative APNs
  • 80174
  • 17223

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,502 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area27,878 sqft (0.64 acres)
Patio Area645 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2159 S STERLING ST
CityMORGANTON
StateNC
Zip28655-4003
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Other Improved
Local Zoning CodeHIGH INTEN
Legal DescriptionWENDY'S
JurisdictionBURKE NC

Owner

Source: Burke County records, as of July 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8040 ARROWRIDGE BLVD, 100, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273-5604
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 2, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 2, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010883
Deed Book / Page1884 / 570
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2018: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionBURKE NC
Recording DateAug 30, 2018
Property Address2159 S STERLING ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4003
Document Number0023640131
Book / Page002364 / 000131
Instrument DateAug 30, 2018
Instrument19478
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Partnership
Address2159 S STERLING ST MORGANTON NC 286554003, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4003

Mortgage

Document Number23640131
DateAug 30, 2018
Book Page002364/000131
Instrument19478
Lender
NameBB&T COLLATERAL SVCS
AddressWHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$12,313.00$2,218,707 Land $280,230 Building $1,938,477$2,218,707 Land $280,230 Building $1,938,477

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Compas X-Stream
Cable
1,000 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile.

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