Burke County property record for 429 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,854 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 23.8 acres (1,039,342 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $661 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2714328585 |
| Primary APN | 2714328585 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,854 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,427 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,039,342 sqft (23.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 450 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 429 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | PUV |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR SADIE JOHNSON HEIRS |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
429 Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2009.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 429 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018610856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 429 Amherst Rd was $661, up 5.4% 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 | $661.00 (+5.42%) | $170,897 (-) Land $116,769 Building $54,128 | $170,897 (-) Land $116,769 Building $54,128 |
| 2025 | $627.00 | $170,897 Land $116,769 Building $54,128 | $170,897 Land $116,769 Building $54,128 |
| 2023 | $618.00 | $169,442 Land $116,769 Building $52,673 | $169,442 Land $116,769 Building $52,673 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 429 Amherst Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 429 Amherst Rd is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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