Burke County property record for 5575 John Watts St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 2.31 acres (100,624 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $722 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1780443267 |
| Primary APN | 1780443267 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 208 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 208 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 100,624 sqft (2.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 57 sqft |
| Lean-To | 360 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5575 JOHN WATTS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | PL58-40 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 21302 |
5575 John Watts St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 SHAMROCK DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7633 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021018182 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5575 John Watts St was $722, up 0.7% 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 | $722.00 (+0.7%) | $94,831 (-) Land $22,724 Building $72,107 | $94,831 (-) Land $22,724 Building $72,107 |
| 2025 | $717.00 | $94,831 Land $22,724 Building $72,107 | $94,831 Land $22,724 Building $72,107 |
| 2023 | $718.00 | $94,831 Land $22,724 Building $72,107 | $94,831 Land $22,724 Building $72,107 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5575 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 5575 John Watts St is moderate, ranking above 42% 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 42% of the US · above 62% 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.
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