Burke County property record for 6170 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 32.8 acres (1,430,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $135 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1777766839 |
| Primary APN | 1777766839 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,430,075 sqft (32.8 acres) |
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| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 6170 NC 181 |
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| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7574 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | PUV |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 20204 |
6170 NC 181, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3638 ICARD RIDGE RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7628 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192017024292 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2386 / 591 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0018260322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6170 NC 181, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7574 |
| Document Number | 0023860591 |
| Book / Page | 002386 / 000591 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 405 FARMINGTON WOODS DR CARY NC 275115642, CARY, NC 27511-5642 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6170 NC 181, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7574 |
| Document Number | 0023860179 |
| Book / Page | 002386 / 000179 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6162 NC 181 MORGANTON NC 286557574, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7574 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6170 NC 181 was $135.
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 | $135.00 | $126,802 (-) Land $126,802 | $126,802 (-) Land $126,802 |
| 2025 | $135.00 | $126,802 Land $126,802 | $126,802 Land $126,802 |
| 2023 | $811.00 | $126,801 Land $126,801 | $126,801 Land $126,801 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 6170 NC 181 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 6170 NC 181 is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 73% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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