Burke County property record for 217 Forest Hill St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $461 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1793925646 |
| Primary APN | 1793925646 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 722 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 722 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 217 FOREST HILL ST |
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| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-4323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM INT |
| Legal Description | 217 FOREST HILL ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
217 Forest Hill St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 FOREST HILL ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20114648 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1964 / 851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Forest Hill St was $461, up 0.4% 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 | $461.00 (+0.44%) | $147,768 (-) Land $17,748 Building $130,020 | $147,768 (-) Land $17,748 Building $130,020 |
| 2025 | $459.00 | $147,768 Land $17,748 Building $130,020 | $147,768 Land $17,748 Building $130,020 |
| 2023 | $457.00 | $147,768 Land $17,748 Building $130,020 | $147,768 Land $17,748 Building $130,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Forest Hill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| 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 217 Forest Hill 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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