Burke County property record for 3598 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 27.6 acres (1,203,127 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $620 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1764487551 |
| Primary APN | 1764487551 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,203,127 sqft (27.6 acres) |
|---|
| Street Address | 3598 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9546 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | PLANNED RE |
| Legal Description | LOP/O D PL52-75 |
| Legal Tract | D |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LINVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
3598 NC 126, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8912 KENTUCKY DERBY DR, WAXHAW, NC 28173-6634 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024868 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2727 / 943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3598 NC 126 was $620.
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 | $620.00 | $97,682 (-) Land $97,682 | $97,682 (-) Land $97,682 |
| 2025 | $620.00 | $97,682 Land $97,682 | $97,682 Land $97,682 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3598 NC 126 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 3598 NC 126 is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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