Burke County property record for 5149 Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $140 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1763117837 |
| Primary APN | 1763117837 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 565 sqft |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5149 POWERHOUSE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7298 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | EST LOT CO |
| Legal Description | 5149 POWERHOUSE RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LINVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
5149 Powerhouse Rd is owned by a company.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 LENOIR ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3128 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5149 Powerhouse Rd was $140, up 29.6% 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 | $140.00 (+29.63%) | $21,379 (+29.65%) Land $16,490 Building $4,889 | $21,379 (+29.65%) Land $16,490 Building $4,889 |
| 2025 | $108.00 | $16,490 Land $16,490 | $16,490 Land $16,490 |
| 2023 | $858.00 | $116,697 Land $16,490 Building $100,207 | $116,697 Land $16,490 Building $100,207 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5149 Powerhouse Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| 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 5149 Powerhouse 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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