Burke County property record for 503 W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,864 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $715,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,439 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703043900 |
| Primary APN | 2703043900 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,983 sqft |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 821 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 503 W UNION ST |
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| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-4305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 503 W UNION ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Union Street Historic District listed 1987 · 59 contributing resources · NRIS 87001931 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
503 W Union St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 W UNION ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202323006060 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2693 / 363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 503 W UNION ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4305 |
| Document Number | 0026930363 |
| Book / Page | 2693 / 363 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16428 MORNINGSIDE DR, EDMOND, OK 73013-3047 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 W UNION ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4305 |
| Document Number | 2023006061 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006061 |
| Name | SOUTH STATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.62% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.62% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.62% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 11.6% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 W Union St was $3,439, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,439.00 (+0.15%) | $601,337 (-) Land $151,787 Building $449,550 | $601,337 (-) Land $151,787 Building $449,550 |
| 2025 | $3,434.00 | $601,337 Land $151,787 Building $449,550 | $601,337 Land $151,787 Building $449,550 |
| 2023 | $3,392.00 (-3.31%) | $590,125 (+19.7%) Land $151,787 Building $438,338 | $590,125 (+19.7%) Land $151,787 Building $438,338 |
| 2022 | $3,508.00 | $493,014 Land $151,787 Building $341,227 | $493,014 Land $151,787 Building $341,227 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 W Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 503 W Union St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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