Burke County property record for 2609 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,975 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 7.2 acres (313,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,244 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1785115737 |
| Primary APN | 1785115737 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 464 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 464 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 313,632 sqft (7.2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 652 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2609 NC 181 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 2609 NC 181 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
2609 NC 181, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 916, MORGANTON, NC 28680-0916 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2609 NC 181 was $1,244, up 1.1% 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 | $1,244.00 (+1.06%) | $252,912 (-) Land $47,781 Building $205,131 | $252,912 (-) Land $47,781 Building $205,131 |
| 2025 | $1,231.00 | $252,912 Land $47,781 Building $205,131 | $252,912 Land $47,781 Building $205,131 |
| 2023 | $1,143.00 | $252,912 Land $47,781 Building $205,131 | $252,912 Land $47,781 Building $205,131 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2609 NC 181 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 2609 NC 181 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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.
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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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