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BURLINGTON, NC 27217

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Alamance County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 40,036  ·  Density: 125.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $50,450

Typical home value: $137,874  ·  Homeownership: 64.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
147
⇩ 21.4% vs 187 last year
Pending
56
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$274,950
⇩ 3.7% vs $285,625 last year
Average Price
$298,834
⇩ 6.1% vs $318,082 last year
Days on Market
75
⇧ 21% vs 62 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$186
⇩ 4.1% vs $194/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,399 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 147 this year vs 187 last year
  • Days on market: 75 now vs 62 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $274,950 (-3.7% YoY)
  • Average: $298,834 (-6.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.0 miles — 1,062 listings ($400,503,773 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27217Burlington, NC 272170.0 mi162$50,132,520$285,000$309,460
27302Mebane, NC 273027.7 mi192$85,732,032$405,000$446,521
27258Haw River, NC 2725811.4 mi33$12,471,492$354,500$377,924
27215Burlington, NC 2721512.6 mi197$82,652,926$377,960$419,558
27243Efland, NC 2724313.2 mi23$18,077,103$808,300$785,961
27377Whitsett, NC 2737716.2 mi54$17,932,212$301,825$332,078
27214Browns Summit, NC 2721416.7 mi35$20,339,305$502,400$581,123
27340Saxapahaw, NC 2734017.5 mi3$1,835,250$611,750$611,750
27320Reidsville, NC 2732018.6 mi141$42,563,952$275,650$301,872
27405Greensboro, NC 2740520.3 mi143$40,561,092$278,200$283,644
27326Ruffin, NC 2732620.6 mi9$2,899,557$289,975$322,173
27315Providence, NC 2731521.7 mi8$2,260,560$324,900$282,570
27401Greensboro, NC 2740123.0 mi62$23,045,772$224,975$371,706

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BURLINGTON, NC 27217?

As of September 2026, there are 147 active listings in BURLINGTON, NC (zip code 27217), compared to 187 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BURLINGTON, NC 27217?

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.

How long do homes stay on the market in BURLINGTON, NC?

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.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BURLINGTON, NC 27217?

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.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BURLINGTON, NC?

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