Burke County property record for 5754 Mortimer Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.98 acres (86,249 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,495 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1842875203 |
| Primary APN | 1842875203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,560 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 86,249 sqft (1.98 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5754 MORTIMER RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-7285 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 5754 MORTIMER RD NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JONAS RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
5754 Mortimer Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5754 MORTIMER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7285 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0027950143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5754 Mortimer Rd was $1,495, up 0.3% 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 | $1,495.00 (+0.34%) | $202,649 (-) Land $31,083 Building $171,566 | $202,649 (-) Land $31,083 Building $171,566 |
| 2025 | $1,490.00 | $202,649 Land $31,083 Building $171,566 | $202,649 Land $31,083 Building $171,566 |
| 2023 | $1,496.00 | $202,649 Land $31,083 Building $171,566 | $202,649 Land $31,083 Building $171,566 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5754 Mortimer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 | 17 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 17 |
| 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 5754 Mortimer Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 74% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: RiverStreet Networks.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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