Burke County property record for 3842 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.94 acres (84,506 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $811 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1765207134 |
| Primary APN | 1765207134 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 84,506 sqft (1.94 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 362 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3842 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 3842 NC 126 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LINVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
3842 NC 126 is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2006.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3850 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9575 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0016090700 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3842 NC 126 was $811, down 0.9% 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 | $811.00 (-0.86%) | $112,472 (-) Land $35,091 Building $77,381 | $112,472 (-) Land $35,091 Building $77,381 |
| 2025 | $818.00 | $112,472 Land $35,091 Building $77,381 | $112,472 Land $35,091 Building $77,381 |
| 2023 | $819.00 | $112,472 Land $35,091 Building $77,381 | $112,472 Land $35,091 Building $77,381 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3842 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 3842 NC 126 is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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