Burke County, NC

Burke County, NC assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Burke County, North Carolina. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Burke County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Burke County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBurke County Property Searchgis.burkenc.org
  • The GIS portal serves as the primary property search tool, providing links to property record cards and tax information.
Deeds and recorded documentsBurke County Register of Deedsus5.courthousecomputersystems.com/BurkeNC2/
  • Official vendor portal for searching real estate records and deeds.
Property taxesBurke County Tax Search and Paymentwww.burkenctax.com/taxes.html
  • Official portal for searching and paying property taxes. Please allow 48-72 hours for online payments to post.
GIS and parcel mapsBurke County GIS Portalgis.burkenc.org
  • Provides parcel maps, zoning information, and links to property record cards.
Permits and building recordsBurke County Permits & Inspectionsburkecountync.tylerportico.com/css/citizen-selfservice-bl/pi/dashboard/guest
  • Citizen self-service portal for viewing permit status and paying fees.
Zoning and land useBurke County Planning and Zoningwww.burkenc.org/1262/Planning-and-Zoning
  • Provides planning and zoning department information. Specific zoning districts are also visible via the GIS portal.
County data

Burke County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$277,368

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$177,438

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,251

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.49%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Burke County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Morganton$278,853$179,4390.47%$1,205
Connelly Springs$265,035$168,4160.50%$1,194
Valdese$280,427$172,0980.53%$1,437
Hickory$261,706$170,1160.53%$1,280
Newland$312,125$208,8810.50%$1,515
Nebo$674,979$570,6090.55%$3,810
Hildebran$261,663$151,0100.52%$1,273
Lenoir$277,256$185,9740.49%$1,303
Drexel$85,681$57,0560.72%$590
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FAQ

Burke County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

How do I find the owners of Burke County properties?

Use the official Burke County Property Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Burke County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Burke County?

Use the official Burke County Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Burke County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Burke County Tax Search and Payment for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Burke County?

Use the official Burke County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Burke County?

Use the official Burke County GIS Portal for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Burke County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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