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$105,116$106 / 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 78How 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

259 W TRADE ST

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
3
Beds
1
Baths
989 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$105K
$82K low$128K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$491 (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.$99,471 (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.$81,471
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,471
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$99,471

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.0.15
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 · 16 ft²Porch · 105 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 · 1.6 mi
M
Broadview Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Hugh M. Cummings High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

259 W Trade 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 95% of homes in Alamance County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Alamance County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Alamance County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Older than 95% 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
$71K$693K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$105,116
CheaperTypical $200,479Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area989 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 259 W Trade St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$105,11610% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10615% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than989 ft²19% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac5% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than19307% of homes5% of homes

About 259 W Trade St

How much is 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC is $105,116 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $82,243 to $127,989. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC last sell?

259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC?

259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 989 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC built?

259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC?

259 W Trade 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 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,163 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 10% of them ($105,116 against a typical $200,479), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($106 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 19% of them (989 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1930 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 5% 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 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 259 W Trade St, Burlington, NC was $491. The county assessed it at $99,471.

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