Burke County property record for 2281 Watts St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 787 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,022 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2713871205 |
| Primary APN | 2713871205 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 787 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 787 sqft |
| Basement Area | 315 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 315 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 201 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2281 WATTS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 2281 WATTS ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 20802 |
2281 Watts St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2056 US 70 E, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8952 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202017048193 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2507 / 556 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2281 WATTS ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6912 |
| Document Number | 0025070556 |
| Book / Page | 2507 / 556 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2017048193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $266.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 BRENTWOOD RD, 111, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9179 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2056 US 70 E, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8952 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2281 WATTS ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6912 |
| Document Number | 0023040531 |
| Book / Page | 002304 / 000531 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $182.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1398 MORGANTON NC 286801398, MORGANTON, NC 28680-1398 |
| Document Number | 23040534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002304/000534 |
| Instrument | 6848 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2281 Watts St was $1,022, up 5.4% 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 | $1,022.00 (+5.36%) | $134,135 (-) Land $24,828 Building $109,307 | $134,135 (-) Land $24,828 Building $109,307 |
| 2025 | $970.00 | $134,135 Land $24,828 Building $109,307 | $134,135 Land $24,828 Building $109,307 |
| 2023 | $973.00 | $134,135 Land $24,828 Building $109,307 | $134,135 Land $24,828 Building $109,307 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2281 Watts St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 2281 Watts 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Foothills Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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