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$167,068$168 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

420 ROCKYFORD ST

MORGANTON, NC 28655
3
Beds
1
Baths
992 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$167K
$126K low$208K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$489 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$70,697 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,197
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,697
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,697

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBurke
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 80 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Walter Johnson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Freedom High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Burke County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28655These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,908
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.180 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,705
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,830
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

420 Rockyford St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Burke County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Burke County

What homes are worth in Morganton 28655

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$58K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Morganton 28655.

How it measures up in Morganton 28655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Morganton 28655.

Estimated value$167,068
CheaperTypical $234,090Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 420 Rockyford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorganton 28655Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$167,06827% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16857% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than992 ft²17% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac31% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than195929% of homes28% of homes

About 420 Rockyford St

How much is 420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC is $167,068 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $126,420 to $207,716. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 992 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC built?

420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC is assigned to Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Walter Johnson Middle School (middle), rated C+; Freedom High School (high), rated C. All sit in Burke County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC compare to other homes in Morganton 28655?

Among the 20,986 homes in Morganton 28655, it is worth more than 27% of them ($167,068 against a typical $234,090), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($168 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 17% of them (992 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1959 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 29% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 420 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC was $489. The county assessed it at $70,697.

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