Burke County property record for 6049 Watershed Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 15 acres (657,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $764 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2710311102 |
| Primary APN | 2710311102 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 657,320 sqft (15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 476 sqft |
| Lean-To | 168 sqft |
| Poultry House | 6,240 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6049 WATERSHED RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 6049 WATERSHED RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER FORK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 21302 |
6049 Watershed Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6049 WATERSHED RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6049 Watershed Rd was $764, 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 | $764.00 (+0.66%) | $101,208 (-) Land $65,053 Building $36,155 | $101,208 (-) Land $65,053 Building $36,155 |
| 2025 | $759.00 | $101,208 Land $65,053 Building $36,155 | $101,208 Land $65,053 Building $36,155 |
| 2023 | $761.00 | $101,208 Land $65,053 Building $36,155 | $101,208 Land $65,053 Building $36,155 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6049 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 6049 Watershed Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% 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 | 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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