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$192,185$89 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

838 ROSS ST

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,154 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$192K
$153K low$232K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$192,185
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$153,748

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,534 (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.$310,509 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,509
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$310,509
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$310,509

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.0.30
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.Raised (Unspecified)
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
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.Patio · 108 ft²Porch · 130 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Hugh M. Cummings High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Broadview Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
E
R. Homer Andrews Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.6 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

838 Ross 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 77% of homes in Alamance County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Alamance County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% 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.

This home
$71K$683K

This home is worth more than 45% 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$192,185
CheaperTypical $204,722Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,154 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 838 Ross St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$192,18545% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$896% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,154 ft²90% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac39% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than198865% of homes53% of homes

About 838 Ross St

How much is 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC is $192,185 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $152,632 to $231,738. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC last sell?

838 Ross St, Burlington, NC last sold on Apr 20, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC?

838 Ross St, Burlington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,154 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC built?

838 Ross St, Burlington, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC?

838 Ross St, Burlington, NC is assigned to Hugh M. Cummings High School (high), rated D+; Broadview Middle School (middle), rated B; R. Homer Andrews Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Alamance-Burlington Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,003 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 45% of them ($192,185 against a typical $204,722), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($89 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,154 ft² against a typical 1,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1988 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 23% 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 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Ross St, Burlington, NC was $1,534. The county assessed it at $310,509.

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