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$333,488$119 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $222,000 on Apr 9, 2018

159 SUMTER CT

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,796 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$333K
$301K low$366K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$222,000 · Apr 9, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,314 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$388,024 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$353,024
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$388,024
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$388,024

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMANCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Woodlawn Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Eastern Alamance High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
E
Pleasant Grove Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.8 mi

District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27217These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.12%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,360
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.327 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,852
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,886
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

159 Sumter Ct 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 85% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Alamance County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Burlington 27217

What homes are worth in Burlington 27217

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

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$70K$611K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Burlington 27217.

How it measures up in Burlington 27217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 27217.

Estimated value$333,488
CheaperTypical $198,544Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,796 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,329 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 159 Sumter Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$333,48885% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11922% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,796 ft²97% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac12% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than201791% of homes87% of homes

About 159 Sumter Ct

How much is 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC is $333,488 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $300,899 to $366,077. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC last sell?

159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC last sold on Apr 9, 2018 for $222,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC?

159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,796 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC built?

159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC?

159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC is assigned to Woodlawn Middle School (middle), rated C; Eastern Alamance High School (high), rated C-; Pleasant Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Alamance-Burlington Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,163 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 85% of them ($333,488 against a typical $198,544), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($119 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 97% of them (2,796 ft² against a typical 1,329 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2017 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 64% 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 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Sumter Ct, Burlington, NC was $3,314. The county assessed it at $388,024.

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