2597 Helton Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Property Records

Burke County property record for 2597 Helton Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.68 acres (29,621 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$196,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,638 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1773142730`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1773142730`
Alternative APN	`22364`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 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	1,176 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,176 sqft
Basement Area	1,176 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,176 sqft
Flooring	Ceramic Tile

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	29,621 sqft (0.68 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2597 HELTON DR
City	MORGANTON
State	NC
Zip	28655-9206
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MEDIUM DEN
Legal Description	2597 HELTON DR MORGANTON, NC 28655
Legal Subdivision	MINNIE LAIL ESTATE SUBDIVISION
Jurisdiction	BURKE NC
Township / Civil Division	SILVER CREEK
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4012
Census Tract	20301

Owner

2597 Helton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2597 HELTON DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9206
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20218743
Deed Book / Page	2557 / 780
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BURKE NC
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2021
Property Address	2597 HELTON DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9206
Document Number	0025570780
Book / Page	2557 / 780
Map Reference	MB 6 PG 163
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2021
Instrument	2021008743
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$392.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2597 HELTON DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9206

Mortgage

Document Number	2021008744
Date	Jul 26, 2021
Instrument	2021008744

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.15%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2026
Change Frequency	5 Years
Min Rate At Change	3.75%
Max Rate At Change	5.15%
Index	5-Year CMT
Max Rate	9.15%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2597 Helton Dr was $1,638, up 0.3% from the year before.

Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Burke County
Municipality	Glen Alpine Town
Unified School District	Burke County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,638.00 (+0.31%)	$189,108 (-) Land $19,920 Building $169,188	$189,108 (-) Land $19,920 Building $169,188
2025	$1,633.00	$189,108 Land $19,920 Building $169,188	$189,108 Land $19,920 Building $169,188
2023	$1,695.00	$189,108 Land $19,920 Building $169,188	$189,108 Land $19,920 Building $169,188

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2597 Helton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.

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	1 (2004)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2004 · Tropical Storm Frances

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

Wildfire risk around 2597 Helton Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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