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$559,066$139 / 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 92How 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 $338,500 on Apr 20, 2009

1042 LAEL FOREST TRL

BURLINGTON, NC 27215
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
4,023 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$559K
$512K low$607K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$338,500 · Apr 20, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,740 (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.$554,614 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$489,614
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$554,614
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$554,614

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.Colonial
CountyAlamance
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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 · 426 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Highland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Turrentine Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi
H
Walter M. Williams High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27215These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,998
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.749 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,510
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,432
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1042 Lael Forest Trl 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 more than 93% of homes in Alamance County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Burlington 27215
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Alamance County
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Burlington 27215

What homes are worth in Burlington 27215

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

This home
$94K$798K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Burlington 27215.

How it measures up in Burlington 27215

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 27215.

Estimated value$559,066
CheaperTypical $295,309Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$139
CheaperTypical $171Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area4,023 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,672 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 1042 Lael Forest Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27215Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$559,06691% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13921% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than4,023 ft²96% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac44% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than200884% of homes82% of homes

About 1042 Lael Forest Trl

How much is 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC is $559,066 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $511,586 to $606,546. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC last sell?

1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC last sold on Apr 20, 2009 for $338,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC?

1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,023 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC built?

1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC?

1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Turrentine Middle School (middle), rated D; Walter M. Williams High School (high), rated C. All sit in Alamance-Burlington Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27215?

Among the 15,839 homes in Burlington 27215, it is worth more than 91% of them ($559,066 against a typical $295,309), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($139 against a typical $171), it is bigger than 96% of them (4,023 ft² against a typical 1,672 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (2008 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 93% 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 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1042 Lael Forest Trl, Burlington, NC was $2,740. The county assessed it at $554,614.

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