Burke County property record for 680 US 70 W, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 3.65 acres (158,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,289 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1772196291 |
| Primary APN | 1772196291 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 956 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 956 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 158,994 sqft (3.65 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 672 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 88 sqft |
| Lean-To | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 680 US 70 W |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-8485 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM DEN |
| Legal Description | 680 US 70 W MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 20301 |
680 US 70 W 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 | 680 US 70 W, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8485 |
| 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 680 US 70 W was $1,289, up 2.4% 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 | $1,289.00 (+2.38%) | $179,304 (-) Land $31,593 Building $147,711 | $179,304 (-) Land $31,593 Building $147,711 |
| 2025 | $1,259.00 | $179,304 Land $31,593 Building $147,711 | $179,304 Land $31,593 Building $147,711 |
| 2023 | $1,262.00 | $179,304 Land $31,593 Building $147,711 | $179,304 Land $31,593 Building $147,711 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 680 US 70 W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 680 US 70 W is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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