Burke County property record for 686 N Drexel Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 999 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 3.2 acres (139,392 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $540 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724642960 |
| Primary APN | 2724642960 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 999 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Basement Area | 250 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 139,392 sqft (3.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 686 N DREXEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-6668 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 RESID |
| Legal Description | 686 N DREXEL RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
Source: Burke County records, as of July 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 793, DREXEL, NC 28619-0793 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $540.00 (+0.19%) | $68,407 (-) Land $37,583 Building $30,824 | $68,407 (-) Land $37,583 Building $30,824 |
| 2023 | $539.00 | $68,407 Land $37,583 Building $30,824 | $68,407 Land $37,583 Building $30,824 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | 0.03% 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 | 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 46 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 |
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