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$133,452$103 / 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 79How 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 $57,000 on Dec 10, 2024

229 WATSON DR

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,290 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.
0.37 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

$133K
$106K low$161K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$57,000 · Dec 10, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$635 (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.$128,565 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,065
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$128,565
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,565

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.Ranch
CountyAlamance
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
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 · 205 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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.

H
Hugh M. Cummings High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Broadview Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
R. Homer Andrews Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 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

229 Watson Dr 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 91% of homes in Alamance County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Alamance County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Alamance County
  • 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.

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$73K$662K

This home is worth more than 20% 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$133,452
CheaperTypical $202,190Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,290 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 229 Watson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$133,45220% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10312% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,290 ft²47% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac47% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than195432% of homes23% of homes

About 229 Watson Dr

How much is 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC is $133,452 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $105,950 to $160,954. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC last sell?

229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC last sold on Dec 10, 2024 for $57,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC?

229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,290 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC built?

229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC?

229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC is assigned to Hugh M. Cummings High School (high), rated D+; Broadview Middle School (middle), rated B; R. Homer Andrews 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 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,004 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 20% of them ($133,452 against a typical $202,190), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($103 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,290 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1954 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 9% 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 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Watson Dr, Burlington, NC was $635. The county assessed it at $128,565.

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