Burke County property record for 3947 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 47.9 acres (2,090,444 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $152 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1764273930 |
| Primary APN | 1764273930 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,090,444 sqft (47.9 acres) |
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| Street Address | 3947 NC 126 |
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| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9567 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | PLANNED RE |
| Legal Description | WATERS EDGE LOCOS #5 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATER EDGE |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LINVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
3947 NC 126, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2017.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1164, MORGANTON, NC 28680-1164 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BWE LAND LLC |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20178251 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2311 / 357 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022220049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3947 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9567 |
| Document Number | 0022960023 |
| Book / Page | 002296 / 000023 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | AUSTIN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $26.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7762 SW 184TH LN CUTLER BAY FL 331577465, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157-7465 |
| Document Number | 22960025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002296/000025 |
| Instrument | 5049 |
| Name | BWE LAND LLC |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3947 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9567 |
| Document Number | 0022880587 |
| Book / Page | 002288 / 000587 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 123 SOMERSET PL MARION NC 287528313, MARION, NC 28752-8313 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3947 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9567 |
| Document Number | 0022880583 |
| Book / Page | 002288 / 000583 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 214 FAR SIDE WAY HAZELWOOD NC 287867115, HAZELWOOD, NC 28786-7115 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3947 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9567 |
| Document Number | 0022880590 |
| Book / Page | 002288 / 000590 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 236 RIVERCREST BLVD ARDEN NC 287048742, ARDEN, NC 28704-8742 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3947 NC 126 was $152.
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 | $152.00 | $23,995 (-) Land $23,995 | $23,995 (-) Land $23,995 |
| 2025 | $152.00 | $23,995 Land $23,995 | $23,995 Land $23,995 |
| 2023 | $153.00 | $23,995 Land $23,995 | $23,995 Land $23,995 |
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 3947 NC 126 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| 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 3947 NC 126 is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · above 58% 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 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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