Burke County property record for 4888 Joe Powell Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,135 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $648 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1781812275 |
| Primary APN | 1781812275 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,135 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4888 JOE POWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 4888 JOE POWELL RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 21302 |
4888 Joe Powell Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2010.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 NEW HARVEST LN, BOILING SPRINGS, SC 29316-7471 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019290956 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4888 JOE POWELL RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8746 |
| Document Number | 0025060498 |
| Book / Page | 002506 / 000498 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 47973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 351 CARDWELL LN FLETCHER NC 287320320, FLETCHER, NC 28732-0320 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4888 JOE POWELL RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8746 |
| Document Number | 0024110767 |
| Book / Page | 002411 / 000767 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 CARTER VIEW LN ARDEN NC 287043245, ARDEN, NC 28704-3245 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4888 Joe Powell Rd was $648, up 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 | $648.00 (+0.78%) | $84,150 (-) Land $13,324 Building $70,826 | $84,150 (-) Land $13,324 Building $70,826 |
| 2025 | $643.00 | $84,150 Land $13,324 Building $70,826 | $84,150 Land $13,324 Building $70,826 |
| 2023 | $619.00 | $84,150 Land $13,324 Building $70,826 | $84,150 Land $13,324 Building $70,826 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4888 Joe Powell 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 4888 Joe Powell 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 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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