Burke County property record for 307 Kela Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $601 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1794498729 |
| Primary APN | 1794498729 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,552 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Deck Area | 282 sqft |
| Patio Area | 282 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 307 KELA DR |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9080 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 307 KELA DR MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | QUAKER MEADOWS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 20202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Bellevue listed 1973 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 73001296 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
307 Kela Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 KELA DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9080 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0027710727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 307 Kela Dr was $601, up 0.3% 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 | $601.00 (+0.33%) | $194,741 (-) Land $29,788 Building $164,953 | $194,741 (-) Land $29,788 Building $164,953 |
| 2025 | $599.00 | $194,741 Land $29,788 Building $164,953 | $194,741 Land $29,788 Building $164,953 |
| 2023 | $616.00 | $194,741 Land $29,788 Building $164,953 | $194,741 Land $29,788 Building $164,953 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 Kela Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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 307 Kela 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 67% of the US · above 43% 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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