Burke County property record for 5875 Mortimer Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,074 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,223 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1842853861 |
| Primary APN | 1842853861 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,074 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,536 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 452 sqft |
| Patio Area | 452 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5875 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 | 5875 MORTIMER RD NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JONAS RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5875 MORTIMER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7285 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20178155 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2310 / 907 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5875 MORTIMER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7285 |
| Document Number | 0023100907 |
| Book / Page | 002310 / 000907 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $370.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 159 STROUP RD SPRUCE PINE NC 287779701, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-9701 |
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 | $2,223.00 (+0.23%) | $308,131 (-) Land $31,158 Building $276,973 | $308,131 (-) Land $31,158 Building $276,973 |
| 2025 | $2,218.00 (-0.49%) | $308,131 (-) Land $31,158 Building $276,973 | $308,131 (-) Land $31,158 Building $276,973 |
| 2023 | $2,229.00 | $308,131 Land $31,158 Building $276,973 | $308,131 Land $31,158 Building $276,973 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 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.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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