Burke County property record for 216 Hilltop St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $290 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703778348 |
| Primary APN | 2703778348 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Canopy | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 216 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 | 216 HILLTOP ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR ESTATE OF FRED W MORTEZ |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
216 Hilltop St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 HILLTOP ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163465 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2233 / 952 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 216 Hilltop St was $290, up 1.8% 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 | $290.00 (+1.75%) | $34,024 (-) Land $7,800 Building $26,224 | $34,024 (-) Land $7,800 Building $26,224 |
| 2025 | $285.00 | $34,024 Land $7,800 Building $26,224 | $34,024 Land $7,800 Building $26,224 |
| 2023 | $278.00 | $34,024 Land $7,800 Building $26,224 | $34,024 Land $7,800 Building $26,224 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 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 216 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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