Burke County property record for 408 Alexander Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,012 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2704026003 |
| Primary APN | 2704026003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Basement Area | 805 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 805 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 880 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 408 ALEXANDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-2557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 408 ALEXANDER AVE MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
408 Alexander Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 ALEXANDER AVE, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235054 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2688 / 210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 408 Alexander Ave was $1,012, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,012.00 (+0.5%) | $164,078 (-) Land $24,600 Building $139,478 | $164,078 (-) Land $24,600 Building $139,478 |
| 2025 | $1,007.00 | $164,078 Land $24,600 Building $139,478 | $164,078 Land $24,600 Building $139,478 |
| 2023 | $1,006.00 | $164,078 Land $24,600 Building $139,478 | $164,078 Land $24,600 Building $139,478 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 Alexander Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| 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 408 Alexander Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile.
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