Burke County property record for 3979 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $111 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1764194884 |
| Primary APN | 1764194884 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
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| Water Source | Well |
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| Street Address | 3979 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9567 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 3979 NC 126 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LINVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
3979 NC 126, vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4309 PINEY RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5901 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3979 NC 126 was $111.
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 | $111.00 | $17,550 (-) Land $17,550 | $17,550 (-) Land $17,550 |
| 2025 | $111.00 | $17,550 Land $17,550 | $17,550 Land $17,550 |
| 2023 | $112.00 | $17,550 Land $17,550 | $17,550 Land $17,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3979 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 3979 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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