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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$608 (−0.8%)
$50,640 + $42,193
$92,833
2024
$613
$50,640 + $42,193
$92,833
2023
$613 (+45.8%)
$50,640 + $42,193
$92,833
2022
$420
$12,168 + $42,193
$54,361
2021
$420
$12,168 + $42,193
$54,361
2020
$420
$12,168 + $42,193
$54,361
2019
$420 (+10.0%)
$12,168 + $42,193
$54,361
2018
$382
$11,668 + $37,750
$49,418
2017
$382 (−58.2%)
$11,668 + $37,750
$49,418
2014
$913
$11,668 + $37,750
$49,418
Tax history for 654 Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$608 (−0.8%)
$50,640 + $42,193
$92,833
2024
$613
$50,640 + $42,193
$92,833
2023
$613 (+45.8%)
$50,640 + $42,193
$92,833
2022
$420
$12,168 + $42,193
$54,361
2021
$420
$12,168 + $42,193
$54,361
2020
$420
$12,168 + $42,193
$54,361
2019
$420 (+10.0%)
$12,168 + $42,193
$54,361
2018
$382
$11,668 + $37,750
$49,418
2017
$382 (−58.2%)
$11,668 + $37,750
$49,418
2014
$913
$11,668 + $37,750
$49,418
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is intended to be similar to the R-1 district in its residential nature. However, R-2 district also allows Class A manufactured homes and multi-family housing options as well. Allowed uses in this district are sensitive to the residential character of the area and non-residential uses are limited.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Cemetery
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 38,333
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: MORGANTON
Acres: 0.88
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: VACANT
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Burke County
APN: 6200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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
0.15% chance of being 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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