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$259,668$216 / 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 88How 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 $99,000 on Oct 7, 2014

642 THISTLE DR

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,200 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.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$260K
$227K low$292K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$99,000 · Oct 7, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,298 (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.$218,487 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,487
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,487
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,487

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Elon Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Western Alamance High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Western Alamance Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 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

642 Thistle 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 more than 69% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Alamance County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Newer than 90% 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.

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$69K$635K

This home is worth more than 69% 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$259,668
CheaperTypical $200,571Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 642 Thistle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,66869% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21685% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²39% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac5% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than201490% of homes85% of homes

About 642 Thistle Dr

How much is 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC is $259,668 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $227,484 to $291,852. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC last sell?

642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC last sold on Oct 7, 2014 for $99,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC?

642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC built?

642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC?

642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC is assigned to Elon 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 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,004 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 69% of them ($259,668 against a typical $200,571), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($216 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,200 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 90% of them (2014 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 43% 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 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 642 Thistle Dr, Burlington, NC was $1,298. The county assessed it at $218,487.

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