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$194,964$200 / 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 $195,000 on Jun 29, 2026

909 SHORT ST

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
975 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$195K
$152K low$238K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Jun 29, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$936 (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.$189,428 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,665
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,763
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,428

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.0.54
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 80 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
Walter M. Williams High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 mi
M
Turrentine Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

909 Short 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 75% of homes in Alamance County
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Alamance County
  • Newer than 65% 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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$70K$652K

This home is worth more than 48% 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$194,964
CheaperTypical $199,948Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area975 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,325 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 909 Short St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,96448% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20079% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than975 ft²17% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac59% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than198765% of homes52% of homes

About 909 Short St

How much is 909 Short St, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 909 Short St, Burlington, NC is $194,964 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $151,996 to $237,932. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 909 Short St, Burlington, NC last sell?

909 Short St, Burlington, NC last sold on Jun 29, 2026 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 909 Short St, Burlington, NC?

909 Short St, Burlington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 975 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 909 Short St, Burlington, NC built?

909 Short St, Burlington, NC was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 909 Short St, Burlington, NC?

909 Short St, Burlington, NC is assigned to Walter M. Williams High School (high), rated C; Hillcrest Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Turrentine Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Alamance-Burlington Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 909 Short St, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,004 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 48% of them ($194,964 against a typical $199,948), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($200 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 17% of them (975 ft² against a typical 1,325 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1987 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 25% 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 909 Short St, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 909 Short St, Burlington, NC was $936. The county assessed it at $189,428.

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