Burke County property record for 854 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 4,028 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,913 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2714942187 |
| Primary APN | 2714942187 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,007 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,007 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 854 AMHERST RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655-9367 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 854 AMHERST RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 854 AMHERST RD, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9367 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,913.00 (+5.31%) | $408,252 (-) Land $16,740 Building $391,512 | $408,252 (-) Land $16,740 Building $391,512 |
| 2025 | $2,766.00 (-0.58%) | $408,252 (-) Land $16,740 Building $391,512 | $408,252 (-) Land $16,740 Building $391,512 |
| 2023 | $2,782.00 | $408,252 Land $16,740 Building $391,512 | $408,252 Land $16,740 Building $391,512 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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