Burke County property record for 2977 Wakefield Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 acres (68,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $384 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1766793801 |
| Primary APN | 1766793801 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 68,825 sqft (1.58 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2977 WAKEFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 2977 WAKEFIELD AVE MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
2977 Wakefield Ave is held in a trust since July 2022.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2516 NC 181, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9570 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221023051 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2632 / 807 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0026320807 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2977 WAKEFIELD AVE, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9530 |
| Document Number | 0026320807 |
| Book / Page | 2632 / 807 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2021023051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 753, MORGANTON, NC 28680-0753 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2977 Wakefield Ave was $384, up 1.3% 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 | $384.00 (+1.32%) | $45,324 (-) Land $21,257 Building $24,067 | $45,324 (-) Land $21,257 Building $24,067 |
| 2025 | $379.00 | $45,324 Land $21,257 Building $24,067 | $45,324 Land $21,257 Building $24,067 |
| 2023 | $378.00 | $45,324 Land $21,257 Building $24,067 | $45,324 Land $21,257 Building $24,067 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2977 Wakefield Ave 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 2977 Wakefield Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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