Burke County property record for 605 S Main St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,194 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $930 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2723783738 |
| Primary APN | 2723783738 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,194 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 123 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 123 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 107 sqft |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 605 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-5882 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 RESIDE |
| Legal Description | PL58-98 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
605 S Main St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 294, DREXEL, NC 28619-0294 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUPREME LNDG |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202017042221 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2475 / 300 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019630035 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 605 S MAIN ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Document Number | 0024750300 |
| Book / Page | 002475 / 000300 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42221 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $208.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4955 DUCKWORTH CIR MORGANTON NC 286556450, MORGANTON, NC 28655-6450 |
| Document Number | 24750303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 002475/000303 |
| Instrument | 42222 |
| Name | SUPREME LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75254 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 605 S MAIN ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Document Number | 0023810953 |
| Book / Page | 002381 / 000953 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5690 GROVE PARK HICKORY NC 286029011, HICKORY, NC 28602-9011 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 605 S Main St was $930, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Drexel Town |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $930.00 (+4.49%) | $87,672 (-) Land $12,600 Building $75,072 | $87,672 (-) Land $12,600 Building $75,072 |
| 2025 | $890.00 | $87,672 Land $12,600 Building $75,072 | $87,672 Land $12,600 Building $75,072 |
| 2023 | $578.00 | $87,672 Land $12,600 Building $75,072 | $87,672 Land $12,600 Building $75,072 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 S Main St 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 605 S Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | TOWN OF DREXEL serves 3,302 people · EPA ID NC0112045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MORGANTON |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Foothills Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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