Market report, updated October 30, 2026

Burlington NC Real Estate Market Report – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

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Homes for sale in Burlington, NC — Mantle Realty

Burlington sits in the sweet spot between the Triad and the Triangle—affordable, growing, and easy to love.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your home's value, understanding the Burlington market helps you make smarter moves.

Let's break it down.

What's Happening in Burlington NC

Home Prices: From established neighborhoods near downtown to newer developments closer to Elon and the Haw River, values vary by pocket—yet Burlington still reads as a strong value against its bigger neighbors.
Inventory: Supply runs on the tighter side as buyers from both directions on I-40/85 discover the area, though new construction is helping fill the gap.
Days on Market: Well-priced, updated homes move quickly here, especially those with an easy commute toward Greensboro or the Triangle.
Buyer Demand: Commuters, Elon-connected families, and value-focused buyers priced out of pricier metros keep demand firm.

Who's Moving to Burlington?

Burlington's location is its superpower. Parked on I-40/85 roughly halfway between Greensboro and the Triangle, it pulls buyers from Greensboro, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh who want more house for their money without giving up commute access. Elon University, a strong healthcare and lab-science presence, and the Haw River's outdoor appeal add to the draw.

Homegrown moves stay steady too, with families upsizing, retirees downsizing, and longtime owners trading up as life changes.

Why This Market Report Matters

Burlington is its own micro-market connecting the Triad and the Triangle, and headlines about either one won't tell your street's story. The live numbers below show what's genuinely active, under contract, and sold nearby.

Thinking about buying or selling in Burlington? We track this market daily, backed by real local numbers.

Let's talk about your goals and what's actually happening in the Burlington market—reach out to the Mantle Realty team anytime.

Market at a glance

Over the last 6 months, homes sold for 99.3% of list price in 83 days on average.

Average price, last 12 months

What sellers asked vs. what homes actually sold for, by closing month.

List · $356K Sold · $350K

$380K$350K$320K$290K

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Homes sold per month

Closed sales, last 12 months.

Sold tab (last 6 months) Earlier

132 O

111 N

121 D

95 J

94 F

97 M

135 A

119 M

136 J

125 J

127 A

139 S

Peak: 139 sales in Sep. Last month: 139.

Where the market stands

All homes in this report, by status.

Buyer's or seller's market?

Months it would take to sell every active home at the pace of the last 6 months.

3.3months of inventory

Seller's, under 4BalancedBuyer's, over 6

Homes are selling quickly, which favors sellers in this market.

Average price by status

Active$427K

Under contract$350K

Sold$324K

Average days on market

Active118 days

Under contract178 days

Sold83 days

Browse homes by status

Choose a status to see its numbers, charts and listings.

Active homes

Currently for sale

Homes for sale 430

Average list price $426,577

Avg. days on market 118 days

Avg. price per ft² $233

Avg. living area 1,889 ft²

Avg. beds / baths 3.2 / 2.5

Charts and listings below cover the 250 highest-priced of 430 homes.

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

20 homes didn’t report living area and aren’t shown.

3 homes are larger or pricier than this chart’s scale and aren’t shown.

$1.5M$1M$500K$0

Price vs. living area: 227 homes plotted, up to $1.5M and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

How long homes have been listed

Number of homes by days on market.

75 0–30 days

66 31–90

52 91–180

37 181–365

20 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

20 homes didn’t report bedrooms and aren’t shown.

135 ≤3 bd

76 4 bd

13 5 bd

3 6 bd

0 7 bd

3 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

1516 Reese Ct$16,922

2927 Longpine Rd$869

365 Mccray Rd$391

1477 Cappoquin Way$312

4108 Union Ridge Road$300

2845 Faucette Ln$298

4440 Hidden Creek Pointe$295

Active listings (250 of 430)

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	List price	$ / ft²	Days on market
3849 Rural Retreat RdBurlington, NC 27215	—	—	—	$14,500,000	—	80 days
3849 Rural Retreat RoadBurlington, NC 27215	—	—	—	$14,500,000	—	869 days
2927 Longpine RdBurlington, NC 27215	15	15	3,681	$3,200,000	$869	118 days
2002 N Church StBurlington, NC 27217	—	—	—	$1,850,000	—	26 days
2002 N MEBANE StreetBurlington, CA 90280	—	—	—	$1,850,000	—	29 days
3036 N Fairway DrBurlington, NC 27215	5	4	5,570	$1,575,000	$282	77 days
3036 N Fairway DriveBurlington, NC 27215	5	4	5,570	$1,575,000	$282	77 days
4440 Hidden Creek PointeBurlington, NC 27215	4	6	4,737	$1,400,000	$295	217 days
4229 Limerick DriveBurlington, NC 27215	6	7	4,683	$1,300,000	$277	42 days
1477 Cappoquin WayBurlington, NC 27215	5	5	4,131	$1,290,000	$312	86 days

Under contract homes

Pending and contingent sales

Homes under contract 141

Average list price $350,132

Avg. days on market 178 days

Avg. price per ft² $182 Based on 132 of 141 homes

Avg. living area 1,768 ft² Based on 132 of 141 homes

Avg. beds / baths 3.0 / 2.3

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

9 homes didn’t report living area and aren’t shown.

2 homes are larger or pricier than this chart’s scale and aren’t shown.

$1.5M$1M$500K$0

Price vs. living area: 130 homes plotted, up to $1.5M and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

Days on market before going under contract

Number of homes by days on market.

28 0–30 days

62 31–90

21 91–180

14 181–365

16 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

4 homes didn’t report bedrooms and aren’t shown.

109 ≤3 bd

20 4 bd

8 5 bd

0 6 bd

0 7 bd

0 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

6135 Nc Highway 62$260

6135 Nc-62$260

2403 Blanche Dr Unit 2403$249

293 Dunvegan Ln$245

293 Dunvegan Lane$245

1303 Talisker Way$243

All under contract listings

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	List price	$ / ft²	Days on market
Garden RdBurlington, NC 27215	—	—	—	$1,500,000	—	360 days
Garden RoadBurlington, NC 27215	—	—	—	$1,500,000	—	361 days
3025 N Fairway DrBurlington, NC 27215	5	7	8,315	$1,350,000	$162	294 days
3025 N Fairway DriveBurlington, NC 27215	5	7	8,315	$1,350,000	$162	294 days
1666/1736 Whites Kennel RdBurlington, NC 27215	—	—	—	$1,200,000	—	914 days
1666/1736 Whites Kennel RdBurlington, NC 27215	—	—	—	$1,200,000	—	1,242 days
841 Dunleigh DriveBurlington, NC 27215	4	4	4,474	$1,025,000	$229	71 days
841 Dunleigh DrBurlington, NC 27215	4	4	4,474	$1,025,000	$229	71 days
2858 John Lewis RoadBurlington, NC 27217	4	3	2,896	$624,950	$215	160 days
2858 John Lewis RdBurlington, NC 27217	4	3	2,896	$624,950	$215	258 days

Sold homes

Closed in the last 6 months

Homes sold 751

Average sold price $324,200

Avg. days to sell 83 days

Sold vs. list price 99.3%

Avg. price per ft² $184

Avg. living area 1,817 ft²

Charts and listings below cover the 250 highest-priced of 751 homes.

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

1 home didn’t report living area and isn’t shown.

3 homes are larger or pricier than this chart’s scale and aren’t shown.

$1.5M$1M$500K$0

Price vs. living area: 246 homes plotted, up to $1.5M and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

How long homes took to sell

Number of homes by days on market.

14 0–30 days

154 31–90

56 91–180

17 181–365

9 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

1 home didn’t report bedrooms and isn’t shown.

102 ≤3 bd

110 4 bd

37 5 bd

0 6 bd

0 7 bd

0 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

2385 Tribek Court$1,099

4520 Union Ridge Rd$626

4520 Union Ridge Road$626

6673 Nc Highway 62$395

6673 S NC Highway 62$395

138 Lake Cammack Ct$362

526 Bob Rainey Trail$320

Sold price vs. list price

How close homes sold to their asking price.

52% sold at or above asking

16 Under 95%

55 95–98%

48 98–100%

115 100–102%

16 Over 102%

Sold listings (250 of 751)

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	Sold price	Sold / list	$ / ft²	Days to sell
2385 Tribek CourtBurlington, NC 27215	4	4	2,362	$2,596,000	669.9%	$1,099	208 days
1340 Cappoquin WayBurlington, NC 27215	5	6	7,232	$1,250,000	96.2%	$172	118 days
1340 Cappoquin WayBurlington, NC 27215	5	6	7,232	$1,250,000	96.2%	$172	118 days
1062 Lochshire DrBurlington, NC 27215	4	5	4,029	$1,180,500	104.9%	$293	179 days
1062 Lochshire DriveBurlington, NC 27215	4	5	4,029	$1,180,500	104.9%	$293	186 days
526 Bob Rainey TrailBurlington, NC 27217	3	3	3,203	$1,025,000	85.5%	$320	49 days
526 Bob Rainey TrlBurlington, NC 27217	3	3	3,203	$1,025,000	85.5%	$320	50 days
2578 Keck DriveBurlington, NC 27215	3	5	4,549	$965,000	97.0%	$212	50 days
2578 Keck DrBurlington, NC 27215	3	5	4,549	$965,000	97.0%	$212	50 days
1410 Cappoquin WayBurlington, NC 27215	4	4	5,016	$959,000	97.0%	$191	92 days

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