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Diverse residents and restaurants north of Downtown Burlington
The Old North End, known affectionally as the O.N.E., is popular for its diversity and single-family homes north of Downtown Burlington. Locals benefit from being close to the waterfront on Lake Champlain and the University of Vermont (UVM). “The Old North End is still a big part of downtown Burlington,” 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. “It’s a little further north, and there's a lot of exciting new developments happening out there.” A mix of college students and lifetime Burlington residents live alongside a variety of different culturally inspired restaurants and grocery marts on North Street and Winooski Avenue. The O.N.E. Community Center has dozens of classes and activities, and its Very Merry Theater hosts several performances throughout the year.
North Street eateries and Winooski Avenue markets
Where North Street and Winooski Avenue intersect are several local businesses and restaurants. “You will see a lot more homegrown businesses in Burlington rather than chains,” Bresnahan says. Across from Little Park is BurlyAxe Throwing, where friends can gather and toss hatchets at targets together. Despacito, a Puerto Rican-inspired vegan restaurant, is just next door and is known for its buffalo cauliflower and open mic nights. May Day is a hotspot known for its large selection of fresh food and famous cocktails. Pho Hong is a Vietnamese restaurant that allows diners to bring their own alcohol while they indulge in hot noodle soups. Old Spokes Home is a bicycle shop with everything cyclists need to keep their bikes in good shape when they travel around town. Little grocery stores and marts such as Thai Phat or Asian General Market offer ingredients from many parts of the world. For longer grocery trips, there are several big box stores by University Mall about 3 miles away, including Target, Trader Joe’s and Hannaford.
Old North End’s access to Burlington parks and bike trails
Because it is part of downtown, the Old North End has access to all the parks, bike trails and events that the city has to offer. On the north side of Waterfront Park, locals can take advantage of the Andy “A Dog” Williams skatepark or Betty’s Bikes used bicycle store. Water Works Park is right next to Farmers and Foragers Dockside restaurant, which has a great view of the water and serves their famous lobster rolls. Parts of the Burlington Greenway bike path, also known as the Rec Path, cut through Waterfront Park, allowing bikers to enjoy scenic trips along the lakeshore. Battery Park is a high point in Burlington that overlooks the waters of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains to the west. Roosevelt Park on the north side of O.N.E. has sports fields and a playground, and the Boys & Girls Club across the street from there has an outdoor pool.
Downtown Burlington events, festivals and summer concerts
Everyone in Old North End can go out to experience Waterfront Park’s festivals, concerts and fireworks shows. “The festivals here are amazing, and they draw thousands of visitors to the area. There’s a huge marathon here in Burlington every Memorial Day, and people from all across the country travel here to be part of it,” Bresnahan says. Downtown Burlington also has a huge 4th of July festival on the 3rd every year so that towns outside of Burlington can hold their own celebrations on the actual day.” The Grand Point North concert series and music festival takes place in July over four days, where concertgoers listen to music under the open sky by the water’s edge. Other festivals include the Vermont Brewers Festival, annual boat shows and the city’s popular Oktoberfest.
Turn-of-the-century New England homes
With more single-family homes than its downtown neighbor, Old North End is full of opportunities for those who want to live a quieter, more suburban lifestyle. “There are a lot of young people moving back to the Burlington area, especially now that they have the ability to work remotely,” Bresnahan says. “They can still work for larger companies in places like New York City and live somewhere beautiful like Vermont. It’s the best of both worlds.” Though UVM students may rent rooms out of houses nearby, homeowners can find unique New England residences with smaller yards. Turn-of-the-century homes from the late 1890s and mid-1920s may have gone through renovations, but their enduring Colonial-revival aesthetics, gabled roofs and covered front porches lend a classic look to the area. Most homes can be found at prices between $400,000 and $600,000. Fixer-uppers cost closer to $350,000, while more luxurious homes with major updates or waterfront views can cost between $650,000 and over $1 million. A few condos and townhouse units in little communities or renovated mansions can cost between $250,000 and $350,000.
Burlington public schools and the University of Vermont
Students in Old North End fall within the Burlington School District, which is graded an overall B on Niche and is ranked as the No. 13 best school district in Vermont. Edmunds Elementary School teaches kindergarten through fifth grade and is graded a B, while Edmunds Middle School is graded a B-plus. Burlington High School also rated a B-plus grade, is one of the top 10 high schools in Vermont. In 2020, the high school campus was shut down after discovering toxic chemicals, so students were transferred to the former Macy’s department store in downtown Burlington. After a major renovation to the store, students would take escalators upstairs to their classrooms and eat at the Michael Kors Cafe by the former makeup counter. A new campus is scheduled to be built to accommodate Burlington High students in the future.
Getting around the Old North End and downtown Burlington
Old North End benefits from access to the University of Vermont, which is less than 2 miles away, and Burlington International Airport, about 4 miles away. Interstate 89 runs north and south, and North Willard Street cuts through downtown for commuters who need to get through traffic faster. By taking North Willard Street to Main Street, drivers can access South Burlington and the University Mall, which are about 3 miles away. Green Mountain Transit bus stops line North Street for anyone who needs to hop on, or those who prefer to cycle can bike around town to get where they need to go. For emergencies and checkups, the University of Vermont Medical Center is about 1 mile east via North Street.
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Old North End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old North End, Burlington sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Old North End, Burlington over the last 12 months is $469,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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