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$128,861$126 / 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 74How 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 $27,500,000 on Aug 15, 2017

521 POLK ST

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,020 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$129K
$95K low$163K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$27,500,000 · Aug 15, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$567 (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.$114,774 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,424
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,774

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.34
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 120 ft²Porch · 30 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
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Western Alamance High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Western Alamance Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 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

521 Polk 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 92% of homes in Alamance County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Alamance County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Alamance County
  • Older than 89% 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
$73K$626K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$128,861
CheaperTypical $201,716Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 521 Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,86118% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12625% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²21% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac43% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than194515% of homes11% of homes

About 521 Polk St

How much is 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC is $128,861 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $95,037 to $162,685. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC last sell?

521 Polk St, Burlington, NC last sold on Aug 15, 2017 for $27,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC?

521 Polk St, Burlington, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC built?

521 Polk St, Burlington, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC?

521 Polk 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 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,004 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 18% of them ($128,861 against a typical $201,716), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($126 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1945 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 8% 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 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Polk St, Burlington, NC was $567. The county assessed it at $114,774.

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