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$141,427$170 / 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 73How 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

859 ROSS ST

BURLINGTON, NC 27217
2
Beds
1
Baths
832 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$141K
$103K low$180K 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.$141,427
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$113,142

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$502 (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.$101,635 (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.$82,635
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,635
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,635

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.Contemporary
CountyAlamance
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 216 ft²

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 · 2.4 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

859 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 89% of homes in Alamance County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Alamance County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Burlington 27217
  • Older than 81% of homes in Alamance County

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 23% 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$141,427
CheaperTypical $204,722Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 859 Ross St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 27217Alamance County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,42723% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17058% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than832 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac12% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than195026% of homes19% of homes

About 859 Ross St

How much is 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC is $141,427 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $103,097 to $179,757. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC last sell?

859 Ross St, Burlington, NC last sold on Apr 26, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC?

859 Ross St, Burlington, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 832 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC built?

859 Ross St, Burlington, NC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC?

859 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 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC compare to other homes in Burlington 27217?

Among the 14,003 homes in Burlington 27217, it is worth more than 23% of them ($141,427 against a typical $204,722), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($170 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 8% of them (832 ft² against a typical 1,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1950 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Alamance County, it is worth more than 11% 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 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Ross St, Burlington, NC was $502. The county assessed it at $101,635.

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