Burke County property record for 303 Riverhills Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,067 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1782791303 |
| Primary APN | 1782791303 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 303 RIVERHILLS DR |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 303 RIVERHILLS DR MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES D OWENS SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
303 Riverhills Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 RIVERHILLS DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20118550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1985 / 126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 303 Riverhills Dr was $1,067, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,067.00 (+0.47%) | $174,051 (-) Land $25,300 Building $148,751 | $174,051 (-) Land $25,300 Building $148,751 |
| 2025 | $1,062.00 | $174,051 Land $25,300 Building $148,751 | $174,051 Land $25,300 Building $148,751 |
| 2023 | $1,062.00 | $174,051 Land $25,300 Building $148,751 | $174,051 Land $25,300 Building $148,751 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 Riverhills Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| 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 303 Riverhills Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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