Burke County property record for 726 E Meeting St, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 608 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $327 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale Jul 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2704504068 |
| Primary APN | 2704504068 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 726 E MEETING ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-2852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HIGH INTEN |
| Legal Description | 726 E MEETING ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
726 E Meeting St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 102 SPAINHOUR ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202112711 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2578 / 956 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 726 E MEETING ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2852 |
| Document Number | 0025780956 |
| Book / Page | 2578 / 956 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021012711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $86.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1055, MORGANTON, NC 28680-1055 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 726 E MEETING ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2852 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 726 E MEETING ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2852 |
| Document Number | 0025590397 |
| Book / Page | 2559 / 397 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021009035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3706 WATAUGA DR, GREENSBORO, NC 27410-4622 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1055, MORGANTON, NC 28680-1055 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 726 E MEETING ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-2852 |
| Document Number | 0023130297 |
| Book / Page | 002313 / 000297 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3706 WATAUGA DR GREENSBORO NC 274104622, GREENSBORO, NC 27410-4622 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 726 E Meeting St was $327, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $327.00 (+1.55%) | $40,613 (-) Land $16,000 Building $24,613 | $40,613 (-) Land $16,000 Building $24,613 |
| 2025 | $322.00 | $40,613 Land $16,000 Building $24,613 | $40,613 Land $16,000 Building $24,613 |
| 2023 | $315.00 | $40,613 Land $16,000 Building $24,613 | $40,613 Land $16,000 Building $24,613 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 726 E Meeting St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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.
Wildfire risk around 726 E Meeting St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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