1996 Zion Rd is a 1,818 square foot house on a 0.74 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $278,498.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.74 acresLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$278,498
$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($258K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$863 (−0.7%)
$21,139 + $218,022
$239,161
2024
$870
$21,139 + $218,022
$239,161
2023
$870 (+22.8%)
$21,139 + $218,022
$239,161
2022
$708 (+0.4%)
$18,381 + $143,601
$161,982
2021
$705 (+0.3%)
$18,381 + $143,601
$161,982
2020
$703 (−46.3%)
$18,381 + $143,601
$161,982
2019
$1,311 (+4.3%)
$18,381 + $141,895
$160,276
2018
$1,257 (+0.2%)
$18,381 + $134,950
$153,331
2017
$1,255 (+2.3%)
$18,381 + $134,950
$153,331
2016
$1,227 (+0.4%)
$18,381 + $134,950
$153,331
2014
$1,222
$18,381 + $134,950
$153,331
Tax history for 1996 Zion Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$863 (−0.7%)
$21,139 + $218,022
$239,161
2024
$870
$21,139 + $218,022
$239,161
2023
$870 (+22.8%)
$21,139 + $218,022
$239,161
2022
$708 (+0.4%)
$18,381 + $143,601
$161,982
2021
$705 (+0.3%)
$18,381 + $143,601
$161,982
2020
$703 (−46.3%)
$18,381 + $143,601
$161,982
2019
$1,311 (+4.3%)
$18,381 + $141,895
$160,276
2018
$1,257 (+0.2%)
$18,381 + $134,950
$153,331
2017
$1,255 (+2.3%)
$18,381 + $134,950
$153,331
2016
$1,227 (+0.4%)
$18,381 + $134,950
$153,331
2014
$1,222
$18,381 + $134,950
$153,331
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,818
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,818
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,818
Building Sq. Ft: 4,361
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,301
Garage / Carport Type: Finished Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 32,234
Legal Lot Number: 35
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: MORGANTON
Acres: 0.74
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,818
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Burke County
APN: 1964
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 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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Estimated sale price
$265,000 – $321,000
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