Burke County property record for 513 Alexander Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,383 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $940 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1794912396 |
| Primary APN | 1794912396 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,383 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,383 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,383 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,383 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 35 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 513 ALEXANDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-2502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 513 ALEXANDER AVE MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
513 Alexander Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 ALLMAN ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9326 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20168759 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2259 / 112 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021630280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 513 Alexander Ave was $940, 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 |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $940.00 (+0.53%) | $151,005 (-) Land $30,604 Building $120,401 | $151,005 (-) Land $30,604 Building $120,401 |
| 2025 | $935.00 | $151,005 Land $30,604 Building $120,401 | $151,005 Land $30,604 Building $120,401 |
| 2023 | $933.00 | $151,005 Land $30,604 Building $120,401 | $151,005 Land $30,604 Building $120,401 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 513 Alexander Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| 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 513 Alexander Ave is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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