Burke County property record for 4688 Western Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,015 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1791931212 |
| Primary APN | 1791931212 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 148 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4688 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9692 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 4688 WESTERN AVE MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN GLEN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
4688 Western Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4688 WESTERN AVE, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9692 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021440113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4688 Western Ave was $1,015, 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 |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,015.00 (+0.5%) | $140,188 (-) Land $14,100 Building $126,088 | $140,188 (-) Land $14,100 Building $126,088 |
| 2025 | $1,010.00 | $140,188 Land $14,100 Building $126,088 | $140,188 Land $14,100 Building $126,088 |
| 2023 | $973.00 | $140,188 Land $14,100 Building $126,088 | $140,188 Land $14,100 Building $126,088 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4688 Western Ave 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 4688 Western Ave 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: 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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