South Burlington
Established homes and brand-new subdivisions
Some ranch-style homes from the 1980s and ‘90s sit right off this neighborhood’s winding main roads on spacious lots, while newly built houses in crisp subdivisions show off rustic Craftsman stylings and barnlike rooflines. These often feature a mix of wood and stone siding and an attached two- or three-car garage. New townhouses have also started to populate the market, often stylized to look like ranch-style homes. “It’s great for easy, convenient living. The townhouses I sold, the landscaping was actually included with the homeowners association membership,” Osborn says. These townhouses list between $220,000 and $400,000, while rare two- or three-bedroom condos sell within the $150,000 to $200,000 range. Single-family homes are priced on the upper end, from $250,000 to $550,000.Southern Alamance High specializes in agriculture
Alamance-Burlington Schools are just outside of the neighborhood. South Graham Elementary scores a C-plus from Niche, while Southern Alamance Middle earns a B-minus. Southern Alamance High also receives a B-plus and is known for its strong Future Farmers of America chapter, which won natural awards in the fields of landscaping and floriculture as recently as 2023. The club maintains the school’s greenhouse and hosts an annual plant sale for students and the community.Near the shores of Lake Mackintosh
Although this neighborhood has no parks, there’s no shortage of nature to be found along South Burlington’s winding, wooded roads. A few miles southwest of the neighborhood is Lake Mackintosh, a 1,150-acre reservoir and a hotspot for waterfront recreation. Lake Mackintosh Park & Marina offers myriad ways for residents to get out on the water, whether launching out from the boat ramp or renting a kayak. More than 60 miles of scenic shoreline with piers provide plentiful places for fishermen to cast off, while the playground and gazebo are popular for family picnics. There’s more kid-friendly fun to be had at Burlington City Park, just north of the neighborhood in Downtown Burlington. Beyond the typical amenities, this community park is known for its restored 1910 carousel, miniature train and other carnival-style kiddie rides.Major shopping centers and quaint downtown districts
With its position along I-40, South Burlington is near multiple major shopping centers. “The Mebane Tanger Outlets and Alamance Crossing are probably the most popular places for shopping in or around Burlington,” Osborn says. Tanger Outlets Mebane is about 13 miles east, or a roughly 15-minute drive on the highway, and is home to dozens of name-brand retailers like Columbia and Levi’s. Alamance Crossing is Burlington’s largest shopping destination, an outdoor mall anchored by big-box stores such as Barnes & Noble and Dillard’s, with grocery stores nearby. Though chain restaurants tend to populate the I-40 corridor, there are more local places to shop and dine close by. “You’ll find the little local boutiques in Downtown Burlington or in Graham, which you’re also close to,” Osborn says. “Sandy & Co. is the best consignment store, and there’s the Press, which is a really cute coffee shop. The Graham Cinema isn’t as big as the chain movie theaters, but they still get all the new releases maybe a couple of weeks later than Regal. And it’s got an awesome little arcade, so it’s fun to take the kids.”Along I-40, between Greensboro and Durham
With Interstate 40 bordering the neighborhood to the north, South Burlington is a gateway to the Piedmont Triad to the west and the Research Triangle region to the east. “When we moved to the area, I was working in Greensboro, and my husband was working in the Research Triangle Park, so we found that this was the halfway point between those areas,” says Katherine Burkholder, a Realtor with Re/Max Diamond Realty. Burlington is a popular bedroom community for commuters, as Greensboro is roughly 25 miles away, or about a 30-minute drive. In the opposite direction, Durham can be reached in a 35-mile trip, approximately 40 minutes by car. “You get a better tax rate in Alamance County than in Guilford or Orange County,” Osborn adds. South Burlington is also particularly close to Cone Health Alamance Regional, Burlington’s only hospital.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pat Serkedakis
Coldwell Banker HPW Pittsboro
(855) 619-1171
84 Total Sales
1 in South Burlington
$468,500 Price
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Ryan Belk
Keller Williams Realty United
(877) 760-3985
108 Total Sales
1 in South Burlington
$340,500 Price
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Carla Sevilla
Glenwood Homes
(984) 355-9974
231 Total Sales
3 in South Burlington
$45,000 Price Range
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Steve Gunter
COMPASS
(984) 214-8519
190 Total Sales
1 in South Burlington
$165,000 Price
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Marlo Countiss
Re/MaxDiamond Realty
(336) 585-7052
245 Total Sales
3 in South Burlington
$172K - $348K Price Range
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Dianne Gray
Howard Perry & Walston Realtor
(984) 234-5004
23 Total Sales
1 in South Burlington
$340,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Burlington | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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South Burlington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Burlington, Burlington sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Burlington, Burlington over the last 12 months is $429,990, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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