308 E 5th St
Burlington, NC 27215
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,602 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,602 sqft
Local Information
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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.
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
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher |
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air, Ceiling Fan |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Price History for 308 E 5th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/19/2025 | $1,495 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/02/2025 | $1,495 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/19/2025 | $1,545 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/15/2025 | $1,595 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/28/2024 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 04/13/2024 | $1,495 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 11/01/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 10/13/2023 | $1,495 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/26/2023 | $1,600 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/19/2023 | $1,700 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/16/2023 | $1,750 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/18/2019 | $995 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/06/2019 | $995 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 06/16/2018 | $925 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/28/2018 | $925 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 07/06/2017 | $875 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/24/2017 | $875 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 05/08/2017 | $875 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/02/2017 | $875 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 08/11/2012 | $825 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 07/13/2012 | $825 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 08/25/2006 | $74,500 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Burlington
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$227K
$8.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$164
$4MoM
Available listings
269
17MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| 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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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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