Burke County property record for 2521 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,616 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $657 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1774179967 |
| Primary APN | 1774179967 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 73,616 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2521 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 2521 NC 126 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | DARRYL E CORLEY |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
2521 NC 126 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2521 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ATLANTIC COAST MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202626004148 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2871 / 354 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0028380963 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2521 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Document Number | 0026004148 |
| Book / Page | 2871 / 354 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.26004148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $46,460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2521 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Document Number | 0026004148, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2871/357 |
| Instrument | 2026.26004148 |
| Name | ATLANTIC COAST MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2521 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Document Number | 0028380963 |
| Book / Page | 2838 / 963 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025009537 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1403 N POWERHOUSE RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7847 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2521 NC 126 was $657, up 0.8% 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 | $657.00 (+0.77%) | $88,227 (-) Land $19,498 Building $68,729 | $88,227 (-) Land $19,498 Building $68,729 |
| 2025 | $652.00 | $88,227 Land $19,498 Building $68,729 | $88,227 Land $19,498 Building $68,729 |
| 2023 | $740.00 | $88,227 Land $19,498 Building $68,729 | $88,227 Land $19,498 Building $68,729 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2521 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 2521 NC 126 is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 59 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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