Burke County property record for 5443 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,585 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 1.93 acres (84,071 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,099 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1755275086 |
| Primary APN | 1755275086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,585 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,189 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 4 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 84,071 sqft (1.93 acres) |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 830 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5443 NC 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW DENSIT |
| Legal Description | 5443 NC 126 MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LINVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
5443 NC 126 is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5443 NC 126, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5443 NC 126 was $4,099, down 0.2% 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 | $4,099.00 (-0.24%) | $584,479 (-) Land $24,438 Building $560,041 | $584,479 (-) Land $24,438 Building $560,041 |
| 2025 | $4,109.00 | $584,479 Land $24,438 Building $560,041 | $584,479 Land $24,438 Building $560,041 |
| 2023 | $4,129.00 | $584,479 Land $24,438 Building $560,041 | $584,479 Land $24,438 Building $560,041 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5443 NC 126 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 |
| 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 5443 NC 126 is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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