Burke County property record for 319 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 2 ba · 2,150 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $216,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $924 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703363420 |
| Primary APN | 2703363420 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,150 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Canopy | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 319 S STERLING ST |
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| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-3570 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CENTRAL BU |
| Legal Description | 319 S STERLING ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
319 S Sterling St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 308 NORTH ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2810 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201611365 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2271 / 484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 319 S Sterling St was $924.
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 | $924.00 | $166,614 (-) Land $24,398 Building $142,216 | $166,614 (-) Land $24,398 Building $142,216 |
| 2025 | $924.00 | $166,614 Land $24,398 Building $142,216 | $166,614 Land $24,398 Building $142,216 |
| 2023 | $933.00 | $166,614 Land $24,398 Building $142,216 | $166,614 Land $24,398 Building $142,216 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 319 S Sterling St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| 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.
The area around 319 S Sterling St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Compas X-Stream, Spectrum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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