Burke County property record for 5850 Watershed Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.31 acres (187,744 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $233 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2710325905 |
| Primary APN | 2710325905 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 187,744 sqft (4.31 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5850 WATERSHED RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8163 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 5850 WATERSHED RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
5850 Watershed Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2007 ENOLA RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7335 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202424001646 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2731 / 377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | WATERSHED RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Document Number | 0027310377 |
| Book / Page | 2731 / 377 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $78.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-5308 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 BROWN DR, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9641 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5850 Watershed Rd was $233.
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 | $233.00 | $35,366 (-) Land $35,366 | $35,366 (-) Land $35,366 |
| 2025 | $233.00 | $35,366 Land $35,366 | $35,366 Land $35,366 |
| 2023 | $235.00 | $35,366 Land $35,366 | $35,366 Land $35,366 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5850 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 5850 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 | 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.
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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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