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$172,990$158 / 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 74How 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
Last sold for $74,500 on Jan 17, 2017

520 ROCKYFORD ST

MORGANTON, NC 28655
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,097 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$173K
$128K low$218K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,500 · Jan 17, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$699 (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.$82,565 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,415
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$82,565
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,565

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.Conventional
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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Deck · 144 ft²Shed · 200 ft²Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 132 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Walter Johnson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Freedom High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

520 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 70% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Burke County
  • Older than 83% 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 30% 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$172,990
CheaperTypical $234,090Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 520 Rockyford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorganton 28655Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,99030% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15850% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,097 ft²25% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac28% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than194818% of homes17% of homes

About 520 Rockyford St

How much is 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC is $172,990 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $127,991 to $217,989. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC last sell?

520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC last sold on Jan 17, 2017 for $74,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,097 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC built?

520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC is assigned to Walter Johnson Middle School (middle), rated C+; Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), 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 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC compare to other homes in Morganton 28655?

Among the 20,986 homes in Morganton 28655, it is worth more than 30% of them ($172,990 against a typical $234,090), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($158 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,097 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1948 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 31% 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 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC was $699. The county assessed it at $82,565.

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