Burke County property record for 4238 John James Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 572 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 1.96 acres (85,378 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $829 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2721578810 |
| Primary APN | 2721578810 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 572 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 85,378 sqft (1.96 acres) |
| Deck Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 4238 JOHN JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 4238 JOHN JAMES RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 21201 |
4238 John James Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4260 JOHN JAMES RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6533 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20075273 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1658 / 220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4238 John James Rd was $829, up 0.6% 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 | $829.00 (+0.61%) | $111,905 (-) Land $20,999 Building $90,906 | $111,905 (-) Land $20,999 Building $90,906 |
| 2025 | $824.00 | $111,905 Land $20,999 Building $90,906 | $111,905 Land $20,999 Building $90,906 |
| 2023 | $132.00 | $20,999 Land $20,999 | $20,999 Land $20,999 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4238 John James Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 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 4238 John James Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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