Burke County property record for 5174 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,074 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 190 acres (8,305,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,139 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1755569319 |
| Primary APN | 1755569319 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,074 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,305,150 sqft (190 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 3,630 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 230 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Canopy | 262 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5174 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW DEN CO |
| Legal Description | PUV |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LINVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
5174 NC 126 is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1403 N POWERHOUSE RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7847 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0028380960 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5174 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Document Number | 0028380960 |
| Book / Page | 2838 / 960 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025009536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1403 N POWERHOUSE RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7847 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5174 NC 126 was $2,139, up 7.2% 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 | $2,139.00 (+7.22%) | $723,292 (+7.49%) Land $536,940 Building $186,352 | $723,292 (+7.49%) Land $536,940 Building $186,352 |
| 2025 | $1,995.00 | $672,918 Land $486,566 Building $186,352 | $672,918 Land $486,566 Building $186,352 |
| 2023 | $1,997.00 | $672,918 Land $486,566 Building $186,352 | $672,918 Land $486,566 Building $186,352 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5174 NC 126 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 5174 NC 126 is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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