5544 NC 18 S, Morganton, NC 28655 Property Records

Burke County property record for 5544 NC 18 S, Morganton, NC 28655

Property Summary

Property Type	Other Improved
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	1.27 acres (55,321 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$20,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$133 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2731711570`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2731711570`
Alternative APN	`7830`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	875 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	55,321 sqft (1.27 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	18 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5544 NC 18 S
City	MORGANTON
State	NC
Zip	28655
Property Category	Other
Property Type	Other > Other Improved
Local Zoning Code	RURAL MIXE
Legal Description	5544 NC 18 S MORGANTON, NC 28655
Jurisdiction	BURKE NC
Township / Civil Division	LOWER FORK
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3048
Census Tract	21201

Owner

5544 NC 18 S is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3439 FILBERT HWY, CLOVER, SC 29710-5602
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 11, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20182017015678
Deed Book / Page	2346 / 319
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BURKE NC
Recording Date	May 7, 2018
Property Address	5544 NC 18 S, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7415
Document Number	0023460319
Book / Page	002346 / 000319
Instrument Date	May 4, 2018
Instrument	15678
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 15, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$40.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3439 FILBERT HWY CLOVER SC 297105602, CLOVER, SC 29710-5602

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5544 NC 18 S was $133.

Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Burke County
Unified School District	Burke County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$133.00	$20,370 (-) Land $17,234 Building $3,136	$20,370 (-) Land $17,234 Building $3,136
2025	$133.00	$20,370 Land $17,234 Building $3,136	$20,370 Land $17,234 Building $3,136
2023	$216.00	$20,370 Land $17,234 Building $3,136	$20,370 Land $17,234 Building $3,136

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5544 NC 18 S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2020–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 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

Wildfire risk around 5544 NC 18 S is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000