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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$345 (−0.8%)
$52,716
2024
$348
$52,716
2023
$348 (+18.8%)
$52,716
2022
$293
$37,878
2021
$293
$37,878
2020
$293
$37,878
2019
$293
$37,878
2018
$293
$37,878
2017
$293 (+2.0%)
$37,878
2014
$287
$37,878
Tax history for 1557 Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$345 (−0.8%)
$52,716
2024
$348
$52,716
2023
$348 (+18.8%)
$52,716
2022
$293
$37,878
2021
$293
$37,878
2020
$293
$37,878
2019
$293
$37,878
2018
$293
$37,878
2017
$293 (+2.0%)
$37,878
2014
$287
$37,878
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
AO
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is intended to be limited exclusively to single-family site built and modular dwelling units. The characteristics of the district, and the uses allowed there, are primarily residential in nature. The regulations of this district are intended to discourage any use that, because of its character, would substantially interfere with the development of single-family residences, and which would be detrimental to the quality of life that appeals to the average resident of this county
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Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 272,686
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: DREXEL
Acres: 6.26
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: VACANT
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.26 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Burke County
APN: 14845
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 24, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Morganton, NC • 28655
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$84,000 – $101,000
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