Burke County property record for 617 W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,038 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,375 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1793849617 |
| Primary APN | 1793849617 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,038 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,686 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,686 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Canopy | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 617 W UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-4344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOW INTENS |
| Legal Description | 617 W UNION ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
617 W Union St 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 | 617 W UNION ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4344 |
| 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 617 W Union St was $2,375, 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 |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,375.00 (+0.21%) | $409,703 (-) Land $51,956 Building $357,747 | $409,703 (-) Land $51,956 Building $357,747 |
| 2025 | $2,370.00 | $409,703 Land $51,956 Building $357,747 | $409,703 Land $51,956 Building $357,747 |
| 2023 | $2,382.00 | $409,703 Land $51,956 Building $357,747 | $409,703 Land $51,956 Building $357,747 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 W Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 617 W Union St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | CITY OF MORGANTON serves 27,221 people · EPA ID NC0112015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| 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 | 2 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 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Compas X-Stream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon.
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