Burke County property record for 798 N Drexel Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $54 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2724658671 |
| Primary APN | 2724658671 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
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| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | N DREXEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | DREXEL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28619 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 RESID |
| Legal Description | N DREXEL RD DREXEL, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DREXEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
798 N Drexel Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2383, DREXEL, NC 28619-2383 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202110261 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2566 / 51 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 798 N Drexel Rd was $54, up 3.8% 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 | $54.00 (+3.85%) | $7,938 (-) Land $7,938 | $7,938 (-) Land $7,938 |
| 2025 | $52.00 | $7,938 Land $7,938 | $7,938 Land $7,938 |
| 2023 | $52.00 | $7,938 Land $7,938 | $7,938 Land $7,938 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 798 N Drexel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 798 N Drexel Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | TOWN OF DREXEL serves 3,302 people · EPA ID NC0112045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MORGANTON |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Foothills Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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