Burke County property record for 288 Forest Glen Way, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,500 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,630 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1773850213 |
| Primary APN | 1773850213 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Deck Area | 35 sqft |
| Patio Area | 538 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 288 FOREST GLEN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW DENSIT |
| Legal Description | 288 FOREST GLEN WAY MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER GLEN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 20301 |
288 Forest Glen Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2007.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 FOREST GLEN WAY, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20071533 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1636 / 622 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Forest Glen Way was $2,630, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Glen Alpine Town |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,630.00 (+0.19%) | $310,910 (-) Land $31,250 Building $279,660 | $310,910 (-) Land $31,250 Building $279,660 |
| 2025 | $2,625.00 | $310,910 Land $31,250 Building $279,660 | $310,910 Land $31,250 Building $279,660 |
| 2023 | $2,870.00 | $327,331 Land $31,250 Building $296,081 | $327,331 Land $31,250 Building $296,081 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Forest Glen Way 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 risk around 288 Forest Glen Way 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 50% 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 34 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: AT&T.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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