308 E  5th St, Burlington, NC 27215
Hall
Third Bedroom
OFF MARKET

308 E 5th St
Burlington, NC 27215

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,602 sqft

$197,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,193/mo*

$197,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,193/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,602 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

- DUE TO NO FAULT OF THE OWNER, THIS PROPERTY IS BACK ON THE MARKET!

Enjoy downtown living in this charming newly renovated 3 bed 2 full bath bungalow with lots of character. Hardwood floors are throughout the house with freshly painted walls add to the charm. Washer and dryer hookups are available in addition to a portable dishwasher. The covered front porch makes relaxing easy after a hard day at work. There are so many amenities that downtown Burlington has to offer within walking distance. The Paramount Theatre, May Memorial Library, Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream, Burlington Food Hall, and Burlington Beer Works to name a few. The post office and Burlington City municipal building are also within walking distance.

Qualifications and policies for tenants:
1. NO Evictions
2. A Credit and Background check will be completed for all applicants living in the house over the age of 18.
3. NO Pets
4. This property does NOT qualify for Section 8 at this time.
5. An application must be submitted before a showing will be scheduled.
6. NO smoking inside the house.
7. A renters insurance policy with $300,000 liability coverage with the owner being added as an interested party is required before moving in.
8. All utilities must be placed in the name of the tenants before moving in.
9. Lawn maintenance is the responsibility of the tenant.
308 E 5th St, Burlington, NC 27215 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,602 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $74,500 on Aug 25, 2006 (4,883% above the $1,495 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $1,595 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 19, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $197,400, with a rent estimate of $1,661/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 308 E 5th St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air, Ceiling Fan
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 308 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/19/2025$1,495ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/02/2025$1,495PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
06/19/2025$1,545PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
05/15/2025$1,595Listed For RentZillow Rentals
05/28/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/13/2024$1,495Listed For RentZillow Rentals
11/01/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/13/2023$1,495PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
09/26/2023$1,600PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
09/19/2023$1,700PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
09/16/2023$1,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
05/18/2019$995ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/06/2019$995Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/16/2018$925ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/28/2018$925Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/06/2017$875ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/24/2017$875Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/08/2017$875ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/02/2017$875Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/11/2012$825ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/13/2012$825Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/25/2006$74,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Burlington

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$227K
$8.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.6%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$164
$4
MoM
Available listings
269
17
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$654
Assessment$139,489
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 308 E 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.42
Single-Family Home
$80,000
09/26/25
3
2
1,657
0.16
Single-Family Home
$40,000
09/02/25
3
1
1,058
0.11
Single-Family Home
$240,000
02/18/26
2
2
1,620
0.21
Single-Family Home
$130,000
08/22/25
4
2
1,792
0.45
Single-Family Home
$125,000
01/06/26
3
2
1,688
0.35
Single-Family Home
$100,000
06/16/26
3
1
1,290
0.18
Single-Family Home
$60,000
02/20/26
2
1
948
0.18
Single-Family Home
$147,000
10/03/25
3
1
974
0.29
Single-Family Home
$152,000
02/25/26
3
1
1,986
0.44
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/23/26
3
1.5
1,485

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Burlington

At least 402 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 44 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 43 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Isabel Almonte
    "They have parks and community gardens and centers neighborhood is quiet and friendly and also they have a sense of community "
  • Patrice G.
    "There are sidewalks throughout the neighborhood and doggy depots with trash bags for dog owners all over for convenience!"
  • Jennifer Mcghee
    "Neighbor hood watch is the best where everyone and some police officers get together and play a part in the community "
  • Trulia User
    "The club house has many amenities for kids and the neighborhoods are set up to facilitate getting to know your neighbors."
  • Gracejfigueroa
    "Far 40-45 minutes country living a few stores and gas stations. Quiet area, if only my commute from Work to here is less than 30 minutes"
  • Jasmine P.
    "Events near the clubhouse, fall festivals and other things of that nature make the community feel very special "
  • Rentoney47
    "busy highway in front, stores are close by. I use to travel this road for many years. It is a busy road. Nice neighborhood! "
  • Tanisha F.
    "Not a good commute to town Or food delivery from restaurants Would like to see more of that in the area "
  • Revjacmac
    "Burlington is a great community for families but we must always be mindful, watchful and careful in protecting our children from the negative elements out there!"
  • Unspecified
    "quiet neighborhood nice street to live on. public transportation if needed. many community activities. "
  • Devon F.
    "There's not alot going on in the neighborhood I currently live in. I can say it is quite at night. You don't have to worry about someone breaking into your home or taking anything out of your yard. So I can say this area is a 7 out of 10"
  • Tina.gomez85
    "I've lived in Burlington for the past 2 years and I lobe Burlington just not where I live. Where I live there are children running wild with out parent supervision. They are out of control. Besides that it is peaceful on weekdays if children are not outside screaming... "
  • Jessica JB Realtor
    "I drive a car everywhere. The roads are not as busy as big city traffic like Raleigh or like in Greensboro. "
  • Angelica
    "Very easy commute with no traffic. Curvy roads so must pay attention to the road and rapid changes. "
  • Christylesescobar
    "I've Lived Here Over 10 Years...Nice Area For My Children And I...I Wouldn't Chose Another Area In North Carolina "
  • Tonynicholsonloy
    "There is an elementary school across the street. My family built this home and lived here till 2 years ago. Hope everyone enjoys and loves it as much as we did."
  • Michelle C. G.
    "Great place to live. Nice quiet area. There are some great schools in the area. Major cities are easily accessible "
  • Marie K.
    "Nice, quiet neighborhood with a great street ti ride bikes on. Kids throughout the neighborhood that like to interact with one another. "
  • Doris P.
    "It’s a family neighborhood so family pets are welcome they must be kid friendly. They can’t allow their pet to run free."
  • Maybeiwontforget18
    "it's minutes from anything. it's mostly quiet. the people are nice. sidewalks are good. you feel safe"
  • Sheletha
    "Yes people walk there dogs all the time in this neighborhood and they are welcome very nice place to live"
  • Jtrud20
    "There are multiple great amenities in the neighborhood as well as things to do in Burlington. Centrally located in North Carolina and between Durham and Greensboro and forty five minute drives to both Raleigh and Winston Salem. "
  • Lateshadeangelo
    "Every one is friendly, nice community, everyone is helpful, seem like they have been in the same home for years "
  • Poholl
    "We’ve lived here for over 30 yrs. good neighborhood to raise children. Lots of mixed ages and diversity. Retiring soon and will be leaving."
  • Tlove633
    "friendly people live here and we look out for each other and family. and it is very pet friendly.. everyone takes the time to get to know one another. "
  • Jennifer L.
    "Burlington is a medium sized town with all the amenities of a bigger city, but with the heart and character of a small town.We have lived here for 8 years after living in the suburbs of Denver,CO for 11 and we are just as satisfied here except for a loss of blood family, but with the edition of a wonderful friend family.Lots of nice people here and weather is very nice...you can’t beat spring, fall, most of winter is very mild and only a few pretty hot months in summer.I great place to life."
  • Jimblue266
    "It's a wonderful neighborhood with amazing neighbors. We are very happy here. you can't go wrong living here."

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