Burke County property record for 2261 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 844 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 2.34 acres (101,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,081 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1774355876 |
| Primary APN | 1774355876 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 101,930 sqft (2.34 acres) |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 296 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2261 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 2261 NC 126 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
2261 NC 126 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2261 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202017042285 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2475 / 661 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2261 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7837 |
| Document Number | 0024750661 |
| Book / Page | 002475 / 000661 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 RIVEREDGE RD TINTON FALLS NJ 077242737, TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724-2737 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2261 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7837 |
| Document Number | 0023140138 |
| Book / Page | 002314 / 000138 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $230.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2261 NC 126 MORGANTON NC 286557837, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7837 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2261 NC 126 was $1,081, 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 |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,081.00 (+0.46%) | $154,961 (-) Land $26,600 Building $128,361 | $154,961 (-) Land $26,600 Building $128,361 |
| 2025 | $1,076.00 | $154,961 Land $26,600 Building $128,361 | $154,961 Land $26,600 Building $128,361 |
| 2023 | $1,079.00 | $154,961 Land $26,600 Building $128,361 | $154,961 Land $26,600 Building $128,361 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2261 NC 126 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| 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 2261 NC 126 is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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