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$174,576$171 / 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
Last sold for $80,000 on Aug 14, 2015

524 SMITH ST

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
3
Beds
2
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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$175K
$137K low$212K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Aug 14, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$886 (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.$179,286 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,786
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$179,286
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,286

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.0.19
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.Porch · 180 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 SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Western Alamance High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
Western Alamance Middle SchoolC+
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

524 Smith 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 81% of homes in Alamance County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Alamance County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Burlington 27217

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
$70K$612K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$174,576
CheaperTypical $197,895Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 524 Smith St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$174,57640% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17162% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²21% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac13% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than200988% of homes82% of homes

About 524 Smith St

How much is 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC is $174,576 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $137,001 to $212,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC last sell?

524 Smith St, Burlington, NC last sold on Aug 14, 2015 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC?

524 Smith St, Burlington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC built?

524 Smith St, Burlington, NC was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC?

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

How does 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,004 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 40% of them ($174,576 against a typical $197,895), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($171 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2009 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 19% 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 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Smith St, Burlington, NC was $886. The county assessed it at $179,286.

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