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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

161 E RUFFIN ST

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,584 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$382 (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.$77,425 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,425
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,425
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,425

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyALAMANCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 108 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
Eastlawn Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Broadview Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Hugh M. Cummings High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

161 E Ruffin 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Older than 71% of homes in Alamance County

How it measures up in Burlington 27217

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

Living area1,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 161 E Ruffin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Living areabigger than1,584 ft²69% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac5% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than196041% of homes29% of homes

About 161 E Ruffin St

When did 161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC last sell?

161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC?

161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,584 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC built?

161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC?

161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC is assigned to Eastlawn Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Broadview Middle School (middle), rated D-; Hugh M. Cummings High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Alamance-Burlington Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,160 homes in Burlington 27217, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,584 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1960 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 161 E Ruffin St, Burlington, NC was $382. The county assessed it at $77,425.

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