Burke County property record for 4540 Gwaltney Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 12.5 acres (544,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $453 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1765324017 |
| Primary APN | 1765324017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 544,500 sqft (12.5 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Old Parcel Number | 1765324017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4540 GWALTNEY RD |
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6465 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIAL ONE DIST |
| Legal Description | 4540 GWALTNEY RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LINVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
4540 Gwaltney Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Burke County records, as of May 1, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1726, MORGANTON, NC 28680-1726 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024003435 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2740 / 447 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $453.00 (+3.42%) | $70,820 (+25.17%) Land $70,820 | $70,820 (+25.17%) Land $70,820 |
| 2022 | $438.00 | $56,580 Land $56,580 | $56,580 Land $56,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4540 Gwaltney Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 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 4540 Gwaltney Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% 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) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile.
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