3960 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655 Property Records

Burke County property record for 3960 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size1.97 acres (85,813 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$207,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$1,547 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1776306861

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1776306861
Alternative APN
  • 26881

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,950 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,144 sqft
Basement Area1,256 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,256 sqft
FlooringWood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area85,813 sqft (1.97 acres)
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPatio
Porch Area232 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3960 NC 181
CityMORGANTON
StateNC
Zip28655-9522
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRURAL MIXE
Legal Description3960 NC 181 MORGANTON, NC 28655
Legal SubdivisionSURVEY OF DAVID W CROSSAN
JurisdictionBURKE NC
Township / Civil DivisionUPPER CREEK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract20204

Owner

Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address307 WILLOWBROOK DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3629
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 26, 2013
Deed Document Number202017044177
Deed Book / Page2485 / 611
Prior Transfer DateJun 19, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0017730723
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBURKE NC
Recording DateAug 31, 2020
Property Address3960 NC 181, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9522
Document Number0024850611
Book / Page002485 / 000611
Instrument DateAug 31, 2020
Instrument44177
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2600 IRISH CREEK RD MORGANTON NC 286555768, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5768

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke County
Unified School DistrictBurke County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,547.00 (+0.32%)$228,462 (-) Land $21,537 Building $206,925$228,462 (-) Land $21,537 Building $206,925
2025$1,542.00 (-0.52%)$228,462 (-) Land $21,537 Building $206,925$228,462 (-) Land $21,537 Building $206,925
2023$1,550.00$228,462 Land $21,537 Building $206,925$228,462 Land $21,537 Building $206,925

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MORGANTON
serves 27,221 people · EPA ID NC0112015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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