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$245,823$183 / 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 83How 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 $45,900 on Apr 30, 1992

525 ROCKYFORD ST

MORGANTON, NC 28655
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,342 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.
1945
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$246K
$204K low$288K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,900 · Apr 30, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$729 (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.$96,364 (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.$78,864
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,364
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,364

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.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.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.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.Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 118 ft²

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 · 1.3 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

525 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Burke County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Burke County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Morganton 28655

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 54% 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$245,823
CheaperTypical $234,090Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,342 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 525 Rockyford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorganton 28655Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,82354% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18366% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,342 ft²44% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac31% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than194515% of homes15% of homes

About 525 Rockyford St

How much is 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC is $245,823 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $204,138 to $287,508. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC last sell?

525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC last sold on Apr 30, 1992 for $45,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,342 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC built?

525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

525 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 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC compare to other homes in Morganton 28655?

Among the 20,986 homes in Morganton 28655, it is worth more than 54% of them ($245,823 against a typical $234,090), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($183 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,342 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 15% of them (1945 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 55% 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 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Rockyford St, Morganton, NC was $729. The county assessed it at $96,364.

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