Burke County property record for 894 US 70 W, Morganton, NC 28655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,490 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $775 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1772083052 |
| Primary APN | 1772083052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,490 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 926 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 926 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 247 sqft |
| Patio Area | 75 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Canopy | 87 sqft |
| Lean-To | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 894 US 70 W |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MEDIUM DEN |
| Legal Description | 894 US 70 W MORGANTON, NC 28655 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 20301 |
894 US 70 W, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 892 US 70 W, MORGANTON, NC 28655-9221 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 894 US 70 W was $775, up 2.6% 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 | $775.00 (+2.65%) | $102,079 (-) Land $14,124 Building $87,955 | $102,079 (-) Land $14,124 Building $87,955 |
| 2025 | $755.00 | $102,079 Land $14,124 Building $87,955 | $102,079 Land $14,124 Building $87,955 |
| 2023 | $756.00 | $102,079 Land $14,124 Building $87,955 | $102,079 Land $14,124 Building $87,955 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 894 US 70 W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 894 US 70 W is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | BRENTWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 6,038 people · EPA ID NC0112103 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MORGANTON |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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 | 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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