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$159,093$48 / 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 70How 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 $48,778 on Sep 9, 2020

226 HOWARD ST

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
3
Beds
1
Baths
3,309 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
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.

Valuation

$159K
$111K low$208K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,778 · Sep 9, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,126 (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.$227,959 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,959
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,959

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.Contemporary
CountyALAMANCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 224 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.

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

E
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Western Alamance High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
Western Alamance Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 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

226 Howard 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 85% of homes in Alamance County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Burlington 27217
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Older than 77% of homes in Alamance County

What homes are worth in Burlington 27217

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

This home
$72K$641K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$159,093
CheaperTypical $202,167Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$48
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,309 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,326 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 226 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,09331% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,309 ft²98% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac44% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195431% of homes23% of homes

About 226 Howard St

How much is 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC is $159,093 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $110,654 to $207,532. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC last sell?

226 Howard St, Burlington, NC last sold on Sep 9, 2020 for $48,778, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC?

226 Howard St, Burlington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3,309 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC built?

226 Howard St, Burlington, NC was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC?

226 Howard St, Burlington, NC is assigned to Hillcrest Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Western Alamance High School (high), rated A-; Western Alamance Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Alamance-Burlington Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,004 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 31% of them ($159,093 against a typical $202,167), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($48 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,309 ft² against a typical 1,326 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1954 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 15% 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 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Howard St, Burlington, NC was $1,126. The county assessed it at $227,959.

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