Burlington Vermont Real Estate
Facts
http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/
- Chittenden County Chartered: July 7, 1763 ( New Hampshire Grant) City Incorporated: November 22, 1864
- Area: 9,906 Acres = 15.48 Square Miles [ Size Rank: 236* ]
- Coordinates (Geographic Center): 73°13''W 44°28'N
- Altitude: 201 feet ASL
- Population (US Census, 2000): 38,889 [ Population Rank: 1* ]
- Population Density (persons per square mile): 2,512.2 [ Density Rank: 4* ]
- Map - http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=burlington,+vermont&om=1
*Area, Population and Density rankings above refer to Burlington's relative position among Vermont's 255 civic entities (9 cities, 242 towns, 4 gores and grants). Complete rankings are here.
History
Burlington was an important port in the 19th century and boasts a wealth of historic resources.
It has long been commonly held that the town was named for the Earl of Burlington, though nobody could identify which of several Earls that might have been. A more immediate possibility is that it was for the Burling family of New York City, politically prominent and wealthy, a combination Benning Wentworth was known to admire. In support of this theory, the records show that nine Burlings are listed as grantees of eleven towns in Vermont, ten of which were recorded the same day.
The mystery of the records is that while the Burlings were the grantees of neighboring Colchester, not one is among the grantees of the original town which supposedly bears the family name. Historians conjecture that an overworked property clerk mixed up the paperwork of the two towns on what was one of the busiest days in the grant office's history.
Incorporated as a city by act of the Legislature in 1864, the original town was split into what is now the City of Burlington and a new town of South Burlington. A portion of the original acreage had already been drawn off to form Williston.
Battery Street, near the waterfront and site of a ferry landing since the early 1800s, is known for its historic commercial and industrial buildings. More than 200 housing units in the King Street Neighborhood Historic District have been rehabilitated in recent years.
Around City Hall Park, originally set aside in the 1790s for a courthouse, are public and commercial buildings, including the Colonial Revival style City Hall; the old Ethan Allen Firehouse; banks and the Art Deco Flynn Theater (a significant success for the arts community: on a downward slide well into the Seventies, now magnificently restored and the site of performances of all types, including concerts, plays and musical theatre).
In the late Seventies, several blocks of the main business district were converted to a pedestrian mall. Despite the development of malls and shopping parks elsewhere in the county, the Church Street Marketplace remains a thriving shopping and social center with numerous sidewalk cafes and specialty shops.
The Head of Church Street Historic District includes the outstanding Federal style Unitarian Church, the Richardsonian Romanesque Masonic Temple, and a late 19th century department store. Further up the hill, the Pearl Street Historic District presents commercial buildings as well as handsome early to mid 19th-century homes of Burlington's prosperous mercantile class.
Found throughout the "Hill Section" are many significant Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival style residences of the late 19th and early 20th century, built by Burlington's well-to-do industrialists and businessmen. Many (if not most) of these are now fraternity or sorority houses or educational buildings associated with the University of Vermont and Champlain College. Others have been converted to apartment houses.
At the top of the hill is the University Green Historic District, the home of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College (the nation's first state AC and one of its oldest medical schools), founded in 1791. The district has 29 buildings surrounding the green, the land having been donated by Ira Allen and protected from development at his request.
Vermont's largest city, Burlington rests on Lake Champlain, minutes to water, mountains, camping and skiing. There is easy access to the city by auto (US 7 and I-89 at Exits 13 and 14, and through Winooski at Exits 15 and 16); by rail (AMTRAK at Essex Junction); by water via private boat or ferry from Port Kent, New York; and by air through Burlington International Airport (BTV).
Police (non-emergency): 802-658-2700
Hospital: Fletcher-Allen Health Care ( Burlington) 802-847-0000
City Clerk: Karen S. Wingate, 802-865-7000, 149 Church Street Burlington, VT 05401-8489
Schools
- Burlington School District 802-865-5332
- Champlain College 802-860-2700
- University of Vermont 802-656-3131
- Vermont Commons School 802-865-8084
- Burlington Senior High School 802-864-8411
- Burlington Technical Center 802-864-8426
- C. P. Smith School 802-864-8479
- Champlain School 802-864-8477
- Edmunds Elementary School 802-864-8473
- Edmunds Middle School 802-864-8486
- Essential Early Education Center 802-864-8463
- J. J. Flynn School 802-864-8478
- Lawrence Barnes School 802-864-8480
- Lyman C. Hunt Middle School 802-864-8469
- OnTop Alternative Program 802-864-8496
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25 Lyman Ave Burlington
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Listing Price: $295,000
Great home in the South End of Burlington Completely renovated inside and out in 2006. Improvements include new kitchen, 2nd story addition (3 bedrooms up as well as a full bath with a 6' whirlpool tub), new metal roof, new wiring throughout, new multi-zone wall-hung heating system and water heater, new vinyl siding, all vinyl windows and vinyl sliding glass door leading out to the large fenced in backyard with swing set. MLS #: 3108830 [View Property] |
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31 Spring Street Burlington
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Listing Price: $85,000
Rehab project. Being sold as land value. 2 story bungalow ¿as is¿. Home is not habitable. Subject to bank approval. MLS #: 4006120 [View Property] |
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262 North Winooski Avenue Burlington
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Listing Price: $155,000
Classic Burlington 2 story home built at turn of the century. Nice side porch with entrance to the living room. Kitchen/dining room and 1st floor bedroom. 2nd floor with additional bedrooms. Large, attached storage shed. Partially fenced yard. On the bus line across from community center. MLS #: 4004755 [View Property] |
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272 Colchester Avenue Burlington
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Listing Price: $300,000
Walk everywhere from this vintage home close to Fletcher Allen, UVM, and between the downtown centers of Winooski and Burlington. Most windows updated with vinyl inserts, but original trim remains. Enclosed porches front and back, finished walk up attic space for office or family room, and a second floor sleeping porch, too! No heat on third floor. Property being sold "as is". MLS #: 3108480 [View Property] |
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131 Main ST Burlington
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Listing Price: $299,000
Newly renovated, westerly views, custom built-ins, cherry cabinets, hardwood floor, cherry sills and doors, water view. MLS #: 3106676 [View Property] |
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146 Foster ST Burlington
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Listing Price: $244,786
Convenient South End location. Well-kept and clean Split Level with flexible floor plan, 2 bedrooms on main level and finished basement with bedroom and family room with gas stove. Hardwood floors and granite tile flooring in kitchen, marble tile in bath. Features include spacious 4-season sunroom or den. Two-car garage. Walk to schools, city beach, bike path. Minutes to shopping, bus line, I-89, FAHC and downtown. MLS #: 3104261 [View Property] |
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1135 Pine Street Burlington
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Listing Price: $219,900
Great South End location, a diamond in the rough. Hardwood floors, open floor plan, enclosed porch overlooking backyard, oversized 1-car garage with lots of storage and carport. Walk to bike path, Lake Champlain, shopping, minutes to I-89. MLS #: 3108581 [View Property] |
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161 Austin Dr Burlington
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Listing Price: $339,900
Beautiful and charming, sunny End Unit with 1st floor master, seasonal Green Mountain views, including Camel's Hump. Maple and cherry flooring, skylights, French door, maple cabinets, walk-out finished basement, perfect for in-law suite with private bedroom and bath, many upgrades including light fixutres, honeycomb blinds, central vac, 5 zone heating, decorative tile. Walk to beaches, bike path and downtown! MLS #: 3107953 [View Property] |
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372 Hildred Dr Burlington
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Listing Price: $129,900
Cozy 2 bedroom, one bath 4th floor unit at River Watch. Convenient to everything and at an affordable price! Open floor plan, secured entry, underground parking. Association fee includes heat and hot water! Plus in-ground pool. Walk to UVM and Fletcher Allen, minutes to new city center in Winooski and downtown Burlington. Contact Burlington School District for school options. MLS #: 3105059 [View Property] |
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40 College Street Burlington
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Listing Price: $319,000
Shows like a model unit. Wonderful first floor Unit at College & Battery with beautiful hardwood and tile floors, open floor plan, upgraded throughout, some lake and mountain views, central heat and A/C included in association fee. Walk to waterfront for a boat ride or enjoy the sunset or to Church Street Marketplace for shops and restaurants! MLS #: 3104316 [View Property] |
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59 Crescent Beach Drive Burlington
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Listing Price: $1,295,000
A wonderful lakefront location just minutes away from downtown Burlington. Beautifully maintained ranch includes 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a fireplaced family room and a living room both with lake views. Over 100 feet of sandy beach included as well as a lakeside gazebo. Other features include lakeside decks, beautiful grounds, an attached 2-car garage and shared neighborhood beach. Very close access to Burlington Bikeway. MLS #: 4015081 [View Property] |
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1221 North Ave Burlington
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Listing Price: $209,900
Great starter or retirement home. First floor master with private bath, 2 bedrooms and 1/2 bath up, fenced backyard with expanded deck. Walk to schools, shopping center, church or bike path and beach. MLS #: 3108732 [View Property] |
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103 Maple ST Burlington
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Listing Price: $200,000
Wow! Largest Condo in building with high ceilings. You will love your exclusive front porch and your 2-car driveway located just 2 blocks from lake and short distance to Church Street. Hardwood floors, washer/dryer within unit, jetted whirlpool tub. MLS #: 3105777 [View Property] |
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103 Maple ST Burlington
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Listing Price: $195,000
2 bedroom Condo in the center of everything! Lake & Church Street are so close! This unit features custom oak cabinets, custom travertine tile, countertop & backsplash, beautiful light bamboo flooring, crown molding, custom trim, washer/dryer within unit, dishwasher & jetted tub. 42" high definition, flat screen TV included in sale. 2 off-street parking spots & storage in basement. MLS #: 3075603 [View Property] |
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352 Colchester Ave Burlington
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Listing Price: $446,000
New Peregrine Design/Build exclusively for our site. The first of two unique designs for this hilltop parcel with views to the northwest. Very cool custom concept for this open floor plan, glassed space takes great advantage of the site's view corridor out back. Metal siding, stained concrete floors will make a statement! Sit down with the builder and customize this home with their superb design staff. Close to the Hospital and UVM, this home will wow. Ask for the design spec's and floor plans. MLS #: 3107723 [View Property] |
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123 Nottingham Lane Burlington
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Listing Price: $385,000
Beach Access from this home in upscale private lakefront community! Amenities galore with access to two pools, beach rights and community park with tennis, basketball, baseball field and playground. This lovingly maintained cape features hardwood floors on the first floor and in the finished basement. Spacious bedrooms upstairs with lots of windows and walk-in closets. Enjoy the views from the rocking chair front porch and the two level deck which overlooks the large wooded backyard. New furnace and roof 2010. Gas stove adds warmth and coziness to living and dining rooms. Six panel doors, skylight and wood beam trim are just a few of the upgrades. New 16 x 12 shed for extra storage. Pool table and canoe negotiable. MLS #: 4010121 [View Property] |
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131 Main Street Burlington
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Listing Price: $256,000
Chic downtown living! Historic Vermont House 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with fantastic views of Lake Champlain, Adirondacks and sunsets from your Western facing windows in the living room, dining room and both bedrooms. Enjoy additional views of City Hall Park from your large great room with hardwood floors. Open kitchen/dining/living room. Master bedroom with full bath. Additional bedroom and full bath for guests. Lots of closets. Pets allowed. Parking per association. MLS #: 4013371 [View Property] |
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33 North Cove Road Burlington
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Listing Price: $199,900
Open floor plan. Bright home with some new windows, new roof, bike path in your backyard. MLS #: 4012520 [View Property] |
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32 Intervale Avenue Burlington
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Listing Price: $450,000
Old North End Apartment Buildings - 3 Buildings - 10 Bedrooms - 4 Bay Garage. Tenants Pay Utilities. Significant Profit Potential. MLS #: 4014627 [View Property] |
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914B North Avenue Burlington
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Listing Price: $230,000
Cute-as-a-button Carriage Home-style condex created in the late 80's. Wonderful downstairs floorplan with kitchen, dining and living rooms open to each other. Decorative original beams. Formal entry hall with half bath. Second floor bedrooms with cathedral ceilings. One three-quarter bath. Full master bath. Fenced private yard, deck. Storage shed. One of two condexes on "limited common areas," both sharing remaining common area and driveway. Two parking spaces for each unit. Unit on bus line, but set back from street. MLS #: 4014860 [View Property] |
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36 Walnut Street Burlington
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Listing Price: $267,000
Impeccably maintained and updated Duplex with Garage. Move right in ¿ or rent out both units. Plenty of parking, small fenced in yard. Next to the Integrated Arts Academy at H.O.Wheeler. MLS #: 4014575 [View Property] |
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45 Faith Street Burlington
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Listing Price: $258,500
Move in condition house, freshly painted! Newer roof and high efficiency Well McClain boiler and hot water tank and fireplace insert woodstove on main level. Ground level fireplace in large well lit family room has not been usd by this seller. Large fenced backyard for children or doggies. Several raised beds for veggies or flowers or both. Nice big neighborhood. MLS #: 4010263 [View Property] |
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204 S Union ST Burlington
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Listing Price: $309,900
Ideal quiet downtown single level condo living! Updated granite counter tops & custom bathrm vanity. 5 Star PLUS energy rating w/energy saving custom blinds for very low utilities. In unit W/D, central vac, storage area & pets are allowed. Easy off street parking for 2 cars. Enjoy the private deck overlooking quiet courtyard. Unit is bright & has been meticulously maintained; move-in condition. Warm & peaceful setting, yet still w/in walking distance to downtown, UVM & FAHC. Owner is a licensed Realtor. MLS #: 3108399 [View Property] |
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80 Austin Drive Burlington
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Listing Price: $159,000
Unbeatable south end location. 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath townhouse with new floors, paint and appliances. Large open living/dining room with enclosed patio. 2nd floor washer/dryer and ceiling fans. Close to Oakledge Park, bike path, shopping and the bus line. Association includes pool and tennis. Community garden available. MLS #: 4014819 [View Property] |
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5 Calarco Crt Burlington
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Listing Price: $345,000
Walking distance to UVM & Fletcher Allen Hospital. Close to Schmanski Park, Centennial woods & minutes to revitalized Winooski Downtown. Bright open well maintained contemporary located on dead end street. 3 levels of finished space, pleasant open floor plan, woodburning fireplace in dining area. Could easily be 4 bedrooms. Perfect for professional family. Homestead taxes would be $4773. New roof recently installed. New Furnace 2010. MLS #: 4013303 [View Property] |


























