Burke County property record for 5891 Watershed Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 10.3 acres (449,539 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,047 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2710318901 |
| Primary APN | 2710318901 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,404 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 449,539 sqft (10.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 544 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5891 WATERSHED RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8163 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | LO1 PL51-54 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER FORK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 21302 |
5891 Watershed Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5891 WATERSHED RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8163 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201510382 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2214 / 359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021680407 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5891 Watershed Rd was $2,047, up 0.2% 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 | $2,047.00 (+0.24%) | $295,551 (-) Land $51,359 Building $244,192 | $295,551 (-) Land $51,359 Building $244,192 |
| 2025 | $2,042.00 | $295,551 Land $51,359 Building $244,192 | $295,551 Land $51,359 Building $244,192 |
| 2023 | $2,053.00 | $295,551 Land $51,359 Building $244,192 | $295,551 Land $51,359 Building $244,192 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5891 Watershed Rd 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 5891 Watershed Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · above 58% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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