Burke County property record for 7053 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 528 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 167 acres (7,305,012 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,038 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1778031162 |
| Primary APN | 1778031162 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 399 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,305,012 sqft (167 acres) |
| Pool Area | 1,270 sqft |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 7053 NC 181 |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | PUV CAMPGROUND STEELE CREEK PUV |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
7053 NC 181 is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7074 STREAM SIDE LN, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9862 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0026001620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 7053 NC 181, MORGANTON, NC 28655-8557 |
| Document Number | 0023890931 |
| Book / Page | 002389 / 000931 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 7074 STREAM SIDE LN MORGANTON NC 286559862, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9862 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7053 NC 181 was $11,038, up 34% 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 | $11,038.00 (+34.02%) | $1,723,147 (-0.5%) Land $961,587 Building $761,560 | $1,723,147 (-0.5%) Land $961,587 Building $761,560 |
| 2025 | $8,236.00 | $1,731,837 Land $961,587 Building $770,250 | $1,731,837 Land $961,587 Building $770,250 |
| 2023 | $6,450.00 | $2,005,460 Land $1,145,765 Building $859,695 | $2,005,460 Land $1,145,765 Building $859,695 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7053 NC 181 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 7053 NC 181 is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 93% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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