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703 W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655 Property Records

Burke County property record for 703 W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size0.42 acres (18,295 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$168,500 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$1,087 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1793844435

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1793844435
Alternative APN
  • 43910

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,488 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,278 sqft
Basement Area1,068 sqft
Finished Basement511 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,068 sqft
FlooringWood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1936
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleConventional
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area18,295 sqft (0.42 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area222 sqft
Deck Area168 sqft
Patio Area404 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address703 W UNION ST
CityMORGANTON
StateNC
Zip28655-4208
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMEDIUM INT
Legal Description703 W UNION ST MORGANTON, NC 28655
Legal SubdivisionSURVEY FOR ANNA LYNN AVERY
JurisdictionBURKE NC
Township / Civil DivisionMORGANTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract21400

Owner

703 W Union St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address703 W UNION ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4208
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 28, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202017042117
Deed Book / Page2474 / 676
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBURKE NC
Recording DateJul 8, 2020
Property Address703 W UNION ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4208
Document Number0024740676
Book / Page002474 / 000676
Instrument DateJul 7, 2020
Instrument42117
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$337.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address703 W UNION ST MORGANTON NC 286554208, MORGANTON, NC 28655-4208

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 703 W Union St was $1,087, up 0.5% from the year before.

Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke County
MunicipalityMorganton City
Unified School DistrictBurke County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,087.00 (+0.46%)$177,529 (-) Land $42,000 Building $135,529$177,529 (-) Land $42,000 Building $135,529
2025$1,082.00$177,529 Land $42,000 Building $135,529$177,529 Land $42,000 Building $135,529
2023$1,082.00$177,529 Land $42,000 Building $135,529$177,529 Land $42,000 Building $135,529

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 703 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 703 W Union St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MORGANTON
serves 27,221 people · EPA ID NC0112015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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