Burke County property record for 426 Poteat Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,000 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2701372423 |
| Primary APN | 2701372423 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 426 POTEAT RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 426 POTEAT RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
426 Poteat Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 426 POTEAT RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6474 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221016196 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2597 / 672 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 426 POTEAT RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6474 |
| Document Number | 0026940057 |
| Book / Page | 2694 / 57 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 426 POTEAT RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6474 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 426 POTEAT RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6474 |
| Document Number | 0025970672 |
| Book / Page | 2597 / 672 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016196 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 GENE MORETZ LN, HICKORY, NC 28601-8330 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 446 POTEAT RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6474 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 426 Poteat Rd was $1,000, down 0.8% 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 | $1,000.00 (-0.79%) | $137,924 (-) Land $16,909 Building $121,015 | $137,924 (-) Land $16,909 Building $121,015 |
| 2025 | $1,008.00 | $137,924 Land $16,909 Building $121,015 | $137,924 Land $16,909 Building $121,015 |
| 2023 | $959.00 (+19.88%) | $137,924 (+52.63%) Land $16,909 Building $121,015 | $137,924 (+52.63%) Land $16,909 Building $121,015 |
| 2022 | $800.00 | $90,362 Land $13,948 Building $76,414 | $90,362 Land $13,948 Building $76,414 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 426 Poteat Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 426 Poteat Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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