Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BURLINGTON, NC real estate market (27217) currently shows 147 active listings, with 56 pending sales. Homes are averaging 75 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 40 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 62 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.7% year-over-year, from $285,625 to $274,950.
Population: 40,036 · Density: 125.5/mi² · Median household income: $50,450
Typical home value: $137,874 · Homeownership: 64.3%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27217 | Burlington, NC 27217 | 0.0 mi | 162 | $50,132,520 | $285,000 | $309,460 |
| 27302 | Mebane, NC 27302 | 7.7 mi | 192 | $85,732,032 | $405,000 | $446,521 |
| 27258 | Haw River, NC 27258 | 11.4 mi | 33 | $12,471,492 | $354,500 | $377,924 |
| 27215 | Burlington, NC 27215 | 12.6 mi | 197 | $82,652,926 | $377,960 | $419,558 |
| 27243 | Efland, NC 27243 | 13.2 mi | 23 | $18,077,103 | $808,300 | $785,961 |
| 27377 | Whitsett, NC 27377 | 16.2 mi | 54 | $17,932,212 | $301,825 | $332,078 |
| 27214 | Browns Summit, NC 27214 | 16.7 mi | 35 | $20,339,305 | $502,400 | $581,123 |
| 27340 | Saxapahaw, NC 27340 | 17.5 mi | 3 | $1,835,250 | $611,750 | $611,750 |
| 27320 | Reidsville, NC 27320 | 18.6 mi | 141 | $42,563,952 | $275,650 | $301,872 |
| 27405 | Greensboro, NC 27405 | 20.3 mi | 143 | $40,561,092 | $278,200 | $283,644 |
| 27326 | Ruffin, NC 27326 | 20.6 mi | 9 | $2,899,557 | $289,975 | $322,173 |
| 27315 | Providence, NC 27315 | 21.7 mi | 8 | $2,260,560 | $324,900 | $282,570 |
| 27401 | Greensboro, NC 27401 | 23.0 mi | 62 | $23,045,772 | $224,975 | $371,706 |
As of September 2026, there are 147 active listings in BURLINGTON, NC (zip code 27217), compared to 187 the prior year.
The median listing price in BURLINGTON, NC 27217 is $274,950 as of September 2026, a 3.7% decrease from $285,625 the prior year.
Homes in BURLINGTON, NC 27217 spend an average of 75 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 62 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BURLINGTON, NC 27217 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 40 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 62 days last year.
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