Burke County property record for 5497 John Watts St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.32 acres (101,059 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $224 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1780447754 |
| Primary APN | 1780447754 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 101,059 sqft (2.32 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Lean-To | 360 sqft |
| Street Address | 5497 JOHN WATTS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 5497 JOHN WATTS RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES A HARBISON |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 21302 |
5497 John Watts St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5517 JOHN WATTS ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8801 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192017025731 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2393 / 337 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0023930337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5497 JOHN WATTS ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8801 |
| Document Number | 0023930337 |
| Book / Page | 002393 / 000337 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5517 JOHN WATTS ST MORGANTON NC 286558801, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8801 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5497 John Watts St was $224.
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 | $224.00 | $33,943 (-) Land $22,798 Building $11,145 | $33,943 (-) Land $22,798 Building $11,145 |
| 2025 | $224.00 | $33,943 Land $22,798 Building $11,145 | $33,943 Land $22,798 Building $11,145 |
| 2023 | $225.00 | $33,943 Land $22,798 Building $11,145 | $33,943 Land $22,798 Building $11,145 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5497 John Watts St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5497 John Watts St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BRENTWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 6,038 people · EPA ID NC0112103 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MORGANTON |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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 | None 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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