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Old North End

Old North End

$509,017 Average Value
$411 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Old North End is an energetic neighborhood near downtown and UVM

The Old North End, also called the ONE by locals, may be Burlington ’s oldest neighborhood, but its proximity to downtown and the University of Vermont (UVM) attracts a younger crowd. North Street and Winooski Avenue are the neighborhood’s commercial hubs, featuring diverse restaurants and stores. Downtown Burlington offers more nightlife within walking distance, and lakefront recreation is nearby. Home prices here trend lower than the city’s median, and multifamily buildings help make the area renter-friendly.

Porch‑lined homes shaded by oaks define Old North End streets.
Porch‑lined homes shaded by oaks define Old North End streets.
Lake Champlain provides boating access close to the Old North End.
Lake Champlain provides boating access close to the Old North End.
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Turn-of-the-century homes go for lower-than-average prices

North End's historic homes here sit close together along narrow streets. “It’s primarily turn-of-the-century, early 20th-century construction,” says Liam O'Reilly, a Realtor with Geri Reilly Real Estate who’s sold homes here since 2020. “Even the multifamily properties used to be larger single-family homes that have been converted.”


The median home sale price is in the mid-$400,000s, lower than Burlington’s overall median and the median downtown, but higher than in the New North End. You can typically find:

  • Single-family homes ranging from the upper $200,000s to the mid-$600,000s
  • Multifamily properties ranging from the mid-$400,000s to the lower $900,000s
  • Larger apartment buildings ranging from $1.1 to $2.8 million
  • Townhouses and condos ranging from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$400,000s

A Victorian‑style home adds historic flair to the Old North End.
A Victorian‑style home adds historic flair to the Old North End.
Colonial‑style homes with clapboard siding stand in the Old North End.
Colonial‑style homes with clapboard siding stand in the Old North End.
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Burlington’s two magnet schools are in the neighborhood

Kids can attend schools in the highly rated Burlington School District. The district uses a school choice model for elementary grades, where families rank their top three choices. The district’s two magnet schools, the Integrated Arts Academy and the Sustainability Academy, are both located within the neighborhood and receive high ratings. Middle school enrollment is determined by home address, and the highly rated Burlington High School is the district’s only high school, though families can apply elsewhere through the state’s open high school enrollment program.

Edmunds Elementary serves K–5 students near the Old North End.
Edmunds Elementary serves K–5 students near the Old North End.
Edmunds Middle School educates students in grades 6–8 near the Old North End.
Edmunds Middle School educates students in grades 6–8 near the Old North End.
Burlington High School currently operates from a downtown location.
Burlington High School currently operates from a downtown location.
Sustainability Academy offers K–5 programs in the Old North End.
Sustainability Academy offers K–5 programs in the Old North End.
Integrated Arts Academy provides K–5 arts‑focused learning in the Old North End.
Integrated Arts Academy provides K–5 arts‑focused learning in the Old North End.
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Locally owned shops and restaurants here and downtown

Locally owned businesses are common along North Street and Winooski Avenue. “You will see a lot more homegrown businesses in Burlington rather than chains,” says Karen Bresnahan, a Vermont local since 1990. She is a Realtor with Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty and has been selling real estate in Vermont for over 13 years. There are several popular restaurants in the neighborhood.

  • May Day offers a rotating menu of small plates.
  • Pho Hong serves Vietnamese noodle soups.
  • Taco Gordo is a casual taco shop.
More restaurants and retail shopping are downtown, where the Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian mall, has locally owned and national stores. For groceries, you can head to Jake’s ONE Market and Asian Food Mart, or head to the Old North End Farmers Market in Dewey Park from June through October.

The weekly Old North End Farmers Market brings together local vendors.
The weekly Old North End Farmers Market brings together local vendors.
Jake’s ONE Market offers fresh groceries in the Old North End.
Jake’s ONE Market offers fresh groceries in the Old North End.
Henry Street Deli serves takeout favorites in the Old North End.
Henry Street Deli serves takeout favorites in the Old North End.
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College students and old architecture give the area an eclectic vibe

With brightly painted historic homes, locally owned businesses, and downtown and UVM within walking distance, Old North End has a funky, urban vibe, attracting a blend of college students, young professionals and long-time residents. “Old North End is the heart of Burlington,” O’Reilly says. “A lot of people who work downtown live in the Old North End, and then as you get closer to UVM, the neighborhood switches to more college students and college housing.” The community comes together every year at The Ramble, a festival with live music, vendors and yard sales.

The UVM campus sits along the southern edge of the Old North End.
The UVM campus sits along the southern edge of the Old North End.
St. Joseph Cathedral showcases Baroque Revival architecture in the Old North End.
St. Joseph Cathedral showcases Baroque Revival architecture in the Old North End.
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Parks and the Island Line Trail are nearby

There are several parks in the area where you can get outside. Roosevelt Park has a playground, tennis courts and basketball courts, while Battery Park has views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. You can explore the lakefront along the Island Line Trail, a bike path that goes from Burlington’s South End to South Hero and passes by several more parks and amenities, including a skatepark, a dog park and Waterfront Park, which has a boardwalk and fishing pier.

Waterfront Park hosts lakeside recreation near the Old North End.
Waterfront Park hosts lakeside recreation near the Old North End.
The Old North End Skate Park offers ramps for biking and skating.
The Old North End Skate Park offers ramps for biking and skating.
Battery Park offers lake and mountain views from the Old North End.
Battery Park offers lake and mountain views from the Old North End.
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Walkable streets and bike paths give easy access to downtown and UVM

With sidewalks and bike-friendly streets, Old North End is very walkable and bikeable. “Wherever you are in Old North End, you can walk to Church Street and Downtown Burlington,” O’Reilly says. Downtown and UVM are within a mile. Green Mountain Transit’s bus stops throughout the neighborhood. If you own a car, you can park on most streets for free. Interstate 89 is around 2 miles away.

The Island Line Trail offers lakefront views near the Old North End.
The Island Line Trail offers lakefront views near the Old North End.
The Old North End offers bike lanes and trails for easy cycling.
The Old North End offers bike lanes and trails for easy cycling.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Patrick Leahy Burlington International

17 min drive

Bus

North Street & North Union Street

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North Street & N. Winooski Avenue

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Archibald Street & Walnut Street

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Riverside Avenue & Opposite Bright Street

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North Street & N Winooski Avenue

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Community Health Center

Bus

No. Winooski Avenue & Grant Street

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Old North End US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Old North End Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$467,000
Median Sale Price
$469,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$527,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$366,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$411

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
323
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,609
Below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,098
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
824
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
741
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
432
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
8,898
Median Age
32
Population Density
126 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,061
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$63,386

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
53.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.6%
% Population in Labor Force
78%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
70''

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

46 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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