Burke County property record for 4730 McDowell Church Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,302 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,500 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,599 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1761236004 |
| Primary APN | 1761236004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,302 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Deck Area | 760 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 264 sqft |
| Lean-To | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4730 MCDOWELL CHURCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 4730 MCDOWELL CHURCH RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 20301 |
4730 McDowell Church Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4730 MCDOWELL CHURCH RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221019132 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2612 / 430 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021430368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4730 MCDOWELL CHURCH RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9139 |
| Document Number | 0026120430 |
| Book / Page | 2612 / 430 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022019132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $491.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4730 MCDOWELL CHURCH RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9139 |
| Document Number | 2022019133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022019133 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4730 McDowell Church Rd was $1,599, up 2.4% 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 | $1,599.00 (+2.43%) | $226,005 (-) Land $14,507 Building $211,498 | $226,005 (-) Land $14,507 Building $211,498 |
| 2025 | $1,561.00 | $226,005 Land $14,507 Building $211,498 | $226,005 Land $14,507 Building $211,498 |
| 2023 | $1,568.00 | $226,005 Land $14,507 Building $211,498 | $226,005 Land $14,507 Building $211,498 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4730 McDowell Church Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 4730 McDowell Church 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 | BRENTWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 6,038 people · EPA ID NC0112103 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MORGANTON |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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 | None 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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