New North End
Lakefront beaches, boating, hiking and winter adventures
North Beach Park is one of the most well-known outdoor spaces in New North End. It offers a sandy beach with a snack bar where many people spend summer days swimming in Burlington Bay or relaxing on the sand. The park also has wooded hiking trails, including a loop all the way to the tip of a little peninsula, a campground and one of the neighborhood’s many community gardens. Nearby, Leddy Park’s hiking and biking trails lead to another sandy beach. “My personal favorite is Leddy Beach,” Simoneau says. “It’s a little bit more low-key, and, of course, it’s a little farther from Burlington proper, and you get a view looking back toward Burlington itself.” The park also has soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts and an indoor ice-skating rink. Boating, kayaking and fishing are popular throughout Lake Champlain, its bays and the Winooski River.New North End’s landlocked parks are also popular, with plenty of athletic fields for local teams. Ethan Allen Park is known for its hiking trails and the historic Ethan Allen Tower, which dates to the late 1800s. Simoneau says New North End’s bike path serves as a draw to the neighborhood in its own right. Running all the way through the neighborhood and into Colchester, the bike path is a go-to spot for walking, running and rollerblading. “There’s a dog park that is in the New North End that is just off the bike path, so if you’re taking your dog for a walk, you can certainly stop at the dog park and socialize them,” Simoneau says. During winter, Simoneau says people grab their ice skates and head over to explore Arthur Park’s Sea Caves, which are only accessible when the park’s marshy pond freezes. Simoneau says the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department floods basketball courts across the Burlington area, transforming them into ice-skating rinks.
Single-family houses starting in the low $300,000s
New North End’s homes are incredibly varied, from smaller ranch-style houses and Cape Cods to colonials, hi-ranches and new traditionals. A lot — but not all — of the area’s lakefront homes are in the nearby neighborhood of Appletree Point. Homes that don’t have direct lake access are sometimes part of associations with shared beach access. Closer to North Avenue, Simoneau says, homes begin to trade waterfront views for views of the mountains and sunrises. Small homes in the center of the neighborhood start as low as $325,000, and it’s rare for homes to climb higher than $650,000, but some climb as high as $1 million. The median home price is about $420,000, compared to downtown Burlington’s median of about $590,000. Townhouses in New North End typically cost between $280,000 and $500,000, while condos range from about $300,000 to $600,000, but single-family houses are far more common.Leddy Beach Bites and Burlington festivals
During the summer, Leddy Beach Bites draws people to Leddy Park every Wednesday for food trucks, drinks and live music. Residents often head to downtown Burlington for its many regular events and yearly celebrations, like the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.Restaurants and essentials around Ethan Allen Shopping Center
New North End has a collection of local restaurants near the Ethan Allen Shopping Center. Bagel Café & Deli is a favorite for breakfast, and Butter Bar & Kitchen has sit-down brunches with gluten-free options. La Boca Woodfired Pizza is another popular spot, and Simple Roots Brewing often pairs with other local businesses for weekend events. The shopping center also offers a post office, bank and Hannaford for groceries. Many people choose to make an extra stop at Bessery’s Butcher Shoppe for fresh meat.A new building for Burlington High School
New North End belongs to the Burlington School District, which Niche gives a B. Children can attend C.P. Smith Elementary School, which earns a B-plus, and Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, which has a B-minus. Burlington High School has a B-plus and offers clubs on topics like coding, Dungeons & Dragons and debate. The high school’s new building is set to open to students in 2026. The high school has been held in a former Macy’s since 2020, so the new building is a welcome change for the community. The University of Vermont and Champlain College are both about 4 miles away in Burlington.Heading into Burlington proper, connecting to major highways
State Route 127 cuts through New North End and North Avenue runs the length the neighborhood, bringing residents all the way into downtown Burlington. The University of Vermont Medical Center is located in Burlington, as is the Burlington International Airport. It’s also in Burlington that residents can hop onto major highways, from U.S. Route 2 to Interstate 89.Low risk of flooding along Lake Champlain
Despite all the water around it, New North End only has a minor risk of flooding — with almost all that risk falling on its handful of waterfront houses.
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Christina Norwood
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joseph Villemaire
Joseph Villemaire
Rockstar Real Estate Collective
(802) 471-2886
86 Total Sales
1 in New North End
$350,000 Price
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Tami Lantz
Tami Lantz
Sherwood Real Estate
(802) 848-6905
118 Total Sales
1 in New North End
$370,000 Price
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Michael Preseau
Michael Preseau
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 North East
(802) 210-3484
41 Total Sales
1 in New North End
$445,000 Price
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Matt Bouffard
Matt Bouffard
Gardner Real Estate Team
(802) 992-8042
52 Total Sales
3 in New North End
$315K - $454K Price Range
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Lisa Friedman
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty
(802) 392-9210
65 Total Sales
1 in New North End
$95,000 Price
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David White
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David White
Responds QuicklyOwnerEntry.com
(857) 837-6375
1,103 Total Sales
2 in New North End
$320K - $409K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Leddy Park
Starr Farm Park
North Beach Playground
Ethan Allen Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | New North End | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
New North End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in New North End, Burlington sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in New North End, Burlington over the last 12 months is $417,500, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$439,950
Median Sale Price
$417,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$427,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$286,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$420,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
108
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$397
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,284
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,691
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,514
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,286
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
814
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 201 - 3pm
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Wednesday, Jul 234 - 6pm
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Wednesday, Jul 234 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,950 - $2,950 per month
- 375 North Avenue -Sunset House
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 575+ Sq Ft
- 70 Cambrian Way
- Burlington, VT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,796
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,309
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,287
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
46.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
70''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Appletree Point
A quiet getaway just 20 minutes from Burlington with access to Leddy Park’s beach
Downtown Burlington
The heart of Burlington with dozens of restaurants, museums, bike paths, and parks
Old North End
Diverse Burlington community, New England homes and culturally inspired eateries
Winooski
Onion City’s bustling businesses and community events at Rotary Park
Hill Section
High-end hillside homes near UVM overlooking downtown and Lake Champlain
Riverside
Small community with views of Winooski River on Riverside Avenue in Burlington
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