Burke County property record for 6862 Watershed Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,378 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 3.23 acres (140,699 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,934 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2609691886 |
| Primary APN | 2609691886 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,378 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,553 sqft |
| Basement Area | 777 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 777 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 777 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 140,699 sqft (3.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 187 sqft |
| Deck Area | 286 sqft |
| Patio Area | 390 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6862 WATERSHED RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-7359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 6862 WATERSHED RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6862 WATERSHED RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-7359 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,934.00 (-0.1%) | $278,451 (-) Land $31,265 Building $247,186 | $278,451 (-) Land $31,265 Building $247,186 |
| 2025 | $1,936.00 (-0.56%) | $278,451 (-) Land $31,265 Building $247,186 | $278,451 (-) Land $31,265 Building $247,186 |
| 2023 | $1,947.00 | $278,451 Land $31,265 Building $247,186 | $278,451 Land $31,265 Building $247,186 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH serves 5,207 people · EPA ID NC0112075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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 | 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
No cell data coverage reported
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