Burke County property record for 4961 River Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,212 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2740381666 |
| Primary APN | 2740381666 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | 460 sqft |
| Patio Area | 460 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4961 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7465 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 4961 RIVER RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER FORK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 21201 |
Source: Burke County records · APN 2740381666
Assessment roll updated September 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4961 RIVER RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7465 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Burke County records · Assessment roll updated September 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,212.00 (+3.86%) | $161,046 (-) Land $14,990 Building $146,056 | $161,046 (-) Land $14,990 Building $146,056 |
| 2023 | $1,167.00 | $161,046 Land $14,990 Building $146,056 | $161,046 Land $14,990 Building $146,056 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Burke County (37023C), as of June 28, 2017 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370230212013, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 19 locations within half a mile of this property.
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