Burke County property record for 704 1/2 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2703497431 |
| Primary APN | 2703497431 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | 2703497431 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 704 1/2 E UNION ST |
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-2846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HIGH INTENSITY DIST |
| Legal Description | 704 1/2 E UNION ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Burke County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5763 BENFIELDS LANDING RD, NEBO, NC 28761-9687 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0002688482 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2688 / 482 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 704 E UNION ST # B, B, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2846 |
| Document Number | 0026880482 |
| Book / Page | 2688 / 482 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $92.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1574 AIRPORT RHODHISS RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7104 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5763 BENFIELDS LANDING RD, NEBO, NC 28761-9687 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Morganton City |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328.00 (+23.31%) | $41,715 (+31.12%) Land $4,620 Building $37,095 | $41,715 (+31.12%) Land $4,620 Building $37,095 |
| 2023 | $266.00 | $31,815 Land $4,620 Building $27,195 | $31,815 Land $4,620 Building $27,195 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1994–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Storm Frances |
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 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Compas X-Stream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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