Burke County property record for 219 Bethel St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,054 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703747349 |
| Primary APN | 2703747349 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 219 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 | 219 BETHEL ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
219 Bethel St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 219 BETHEL ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3683 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20056622 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1461 / 323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 219 BETHEL ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3683 |
| Document Number | 0024760939 |
| Book / Page | 002476 / 000939 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 BETHEL ST MORGANTON NC 286553683, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3683 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 219 Bethel St was $1,054, up 0.5% 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 | $1,054.00 (+0.48%) | $171,635 (-) Land $26,240 Building $145,395 | $171,635 (-) Land $26,240 Building $145,395 |
| 2025 | $1,049.00 | $171,635 Land $26,240 Building $145,395 | $171,635 Land $26,240 Building $145,395 |
| 2023 | $1,049.00 | $171,635 Land $26,240 Building $145,395 | $171,635 Land $26,240 Building $145,395 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 219 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 219 Bethel St is low, with 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 | 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 199 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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