Burke County property record for 5540 Watershed Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,143 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $8,500 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $952 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2710259731 |
| Primary APN | 2710259731 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,143 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Deck Area | 760 sqft |
| Patio Area | 760 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5540 WATERSHED RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 5540 WATERSHED RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
5540 Watershed Rd, a mobile home, is owned and occupied 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 | 5540 WATERSHED RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20169299 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2261 / 402 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5540 Watershed Rd was $952, 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 |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $952.00 (+0.53%) | $129,595 (-) Land $22,365 Building $107,230 | $129,595 (-) Land $22,365 Building $107,230 |
| 2025 | $947.00 | $129,595 Land $22,365 Building $107,230 | $129,595 Land $22,365 Building $107,230 |
| 2023 | $949.00 | $129,595 Land $22,365 Building $107,230 | $129,595 Land $22,365 Building $107,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5540 Watershed Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 5540 Watershed Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH serves 5,207 people · EPA ID NC0112075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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