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Sell Your Commercial Property in Burlington, NC

Burlington is the Alamance County seat and the commercial hub of the I-85/I-40 corridor between the Triangle and the Triad, serving a county population exceeding 165,000 with retail, healthcare, and services concentrated along the University Drive and South Church Street corridors. Alamance Regional Medical Center (now Cone Health), Elon University's economic impact, and a strategic location equidistant from Raleigh and Greensboro create a commercial market with institutional stability and strong yields. For property owners, Burlington's position as the Alamance County hub — with no competing city of similar scale — provides captive market advantages.

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Market Intelligence

Burlington Commercial Real Estate Market

Burlington's commercial real estate market benefits from a geographic position that makes it the uncontested commercial hub for Alamance County. Situated along the I-85/I-40 corridor precisely between the Triangle and the Triad, Burlington serves a county population of 165,000+ that has no comparable retail, medical, or professional services alternative nearby. University Drive and South Church Street concentrate national and regional retailers, restaurants, and services serving this captive catchment area. The city's role as the county seat adds government employment and institutional demand.

Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center is Burlington's largest employer and the healthcare anchor for the entire county, generating medical office demand along the University Drive and Huffman Mill Road corridors. Elon University — located 5 miles west in the town of Elon — adds 7,000+ students and substantial institutional economic impact that flows into Burlington's commercial market. Industrial demand along the I-85/I-40 corridor serves manufacturing and distribution tenants positioned between Triangle and Triad logistics networks. The outlet shopping district along I-85 draws regional shoppers.

Burlington's cap rates offer strong yields reflecting the secondary market positioning — typically 150 to 250 basis points above Triangle markets and 100 to 150 above Greensboro. The buyer pool includes healthcare investors attracted by Cone Health's stability, Alamance County operators building local portfolios, and yield-focused investors who recognize the captive hub advantages. For sellers, Burlington properties should be positioned as Alamance County hub assets with institutional healthcare demand — not as rural properties outside the Triangle — to attract the right buyer pool and achieve competitive pricing.

58,000+
Population
0.8% annually
Annual Growth
40000
Median Income
0.04
Unemployment
Major Employers: LabCorp, Alamance Regional Medical Center, Glen Raven Inc, Elon University (nearby), Burlington Industries legacy
Economic Drivers: Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Higher Education (nearby), Retail
What's Selling

Top Property Types in Burlington

01

Industrial & Distribution

Burlington's hub status means its retail corridors serve all 165,000+ Alamance County residents with limited competition. University Drive and South Church Street host national grocers, restaurants, and general merchandise retailers whose Burlington locations serve the entire county. The I-85 outlet corridor draws shoppers from beyond the county. Grocery-anchored centers with Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart anchors are the most liquid retail investments, while the growing restaurant scene along University Drive reflects the community's evolving dining expectations.

02

Retail & Service

Cone Health Alamance Regional's hospital campus generates medical office demand that is Burlington's most stable commercial asset class. The Huffman Mill Road, University Drive, and hospital-adjacent areas house physician practices, specialty clinics, rehabilitation, and outpatient services. The hospital's county-wide referral network ensures patient volumes that support medical practice viability. Multi-tenant medical buildings with diversified specialties achieve the tightest cap rates in the Burlington market. Elon University adds student health and sports medicine demand.

03

Medical & Office

Burlington's I-85/I-40 corridor position serves industrial tenants needing logistics connectivity between the Triangle and the Triad at occupancy costs below either metro. Manufacturing, food processing, and regional distribution tenants maintain Burlington facilities for the corridor access and workforce availability. Properties with dock-high loading, modern clear heights, and interstate access within 3 miles trade most competitively. Legacy textile and manufacturing buildings are being repurposed for modern distribution, creating redevelopment opportunities.

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Market Data

Burlington Cap Rate Ranges

Property TypeTypical Cap Rate
Industrial7.5% - 9.5%
Retail7.5% - 10.0%
Office8.0% - 10.5%
Mixed-Use7.5% - 9.5%
NNN Lease5.5% - 7.5%

Cap rates in Burlington offer strong yields relative to larger NC metros.

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Why Burlington Property Owners Work With John Salony

Dual Expertise

Most CRE agents don't understand business valuations. Most business brokers don't do real estate. John does both, giving you a complete picture of your property's value.

No Wasted Time

Pre-qualified buyers. Realistic pricing from day one. Clean financials and marketing materials that attract serious offers, not tire-kickers.

Confidential Process

Your tenants, employees, and competitors won't know you're selling until you're ready. Every step is managed with discretion.

Success-Based Fee

You pay nothing upfront. John's fee is earned only when your property sells. Your interests are fully aligned.

Common Questions

Selling Commercial Property in Burlington

Industrial along I-40/I-85 and medical office near Alamance Regional are strongest.
Most sales take 5 to 12 months. Well-priced industrial moves quickly.
Burlington delivers strong yields reflecting Alamance County hub positioning. Retail along University Drive trades at 7.0% to 9.0%, with grocery-anchored centers tightest. Medical office near Cone Health ranges from 6.5% to 8.5%. I-85 corridor industrial trades at 7.0% to 9.0%. General office varies from 8.0% to 10.5%. NNN properties with credit tenants achieve 5.5% to 7.0%. These rates are 150 to 250 basis points above Triangle markets, attracting yield-focused investors who understand Alamance County's hub advantages.
Yes — Burlington's hub economy creates combined transactions where businesses and their real estate are intertwined with the county's commercial centrality. Medical practices connected to Cone Health, retail operations serving the county catchment, and industrial businesses along I-85/I-40 all present combined sale opportunities. John Salony structures these deals to capture the hub premium — the captive market value that Burlington's position provides to both business revenues and property demand.
Burlington's hub status is structural — no competing commercial center is emerging in Alamance County, and the I-85/I-40 corridor position provides permanent logistics advantages. Cone Health continues investing in the hospital campus, Elon University's growth adds institutional spending, and the county population is growing steadily. Properties connected to the healthcare campus, retail hub corridors, or I-85 industrial access benefit from demand stability that the yield-focused buyer community values. A consultation can position your property within the narrative that drives Burlington's investor interest.
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