A destination community just outside of downtown Burlington
The city of Essex Junction has experienced many changes over the years, from its beginnings as a small village built around the railroad in the 1890s to today's thriving, walkable community. With everything spreading out from Five Corners, an intersection of five streets, residents can find an assortment of dining options and parks within less than 5 square miles. “It's an extremely walkable area from everywhere in town,” says Carolyn Weaver, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Vermont who has been an agent in the area for almost 30 years. “No matter where you live, you can always make your way to local schools and cute sandwich spots.”
The five corners region of Essex Junction is best explored on foot as the sourrounding area is very walkable.
You'll love having access to multiple dining options like Boxcar Bakery where you can lighten up you workday in a productive setting.
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Pedestrian friendly streets close to major roads and train stations
The Essex Westford School District and Global Foundries are some of the area's biggest employers. Those who work in Burlington and other nearby areas can access State Routes 15 and 2A, as well as Interstate 89. The center of the city is home to the Essex Junction Amtrak station and Essex Junction Five Corners, an intersection of major roads and railroads, and a relatively heavily trafficked area. There is also ample sidewalk access and trails and bike paths that crisscross and snake throughout the entire community. Burlington International Airport is less than 5 miles away, and the University of Vermont Medical Center is around 6 miles from the community.
Condos and single family homes around the Essex Junction Five Corners
The median home price in Essex Junction is around $490,000, slightly higher than the national median. Prospective buyers can expect to find condos, split-levels and ranch-style homes, as well as some larger Colonial Revivals and New Englander-inspired properties farther from the city's core. Many homes were built between the late 1900s and early 2000s, and are located close to the street with some backyard space.
Newly constructed Condos are becoming a more favorable option among Essex Junction residents, providing a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Beautiful New Englander-style houses sit prominently throughout residential areas of Essex Junction.
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Dining around the core of Essex Junction
Most Essex Junction restaurants are located in the city center. The On Tap Bar and Grill has classic pub fare, along with trivia and live music throughout the week. Vespas Pizza Pasta & Deli offers 16 custom pies, including a maple goat cheese pizza. Mac’s Market and Hannaford are nearby grocery stores. Residents can also shop at the Five Corners Farmers' Market every Friday afternoon.
On Tap Bar & Grill is the local watering hole for residents of Essex Junction who enjoy live music, pub fare, and good people.
Grab a seat or a booth by the window inside Vespas Pizza Pasta & Deli as you enjoy your meal of choice with family and friends.
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Essex Westford School District and Burlington colleges
Essex Junction is part of the Essex Westford School District, which serves around 4,500 students and earns an overall B-plus on Niche. It is also rated the #3 school district in the state by Niche due to its high-achieving academics and athletic programs. Weaver notes that the high school has its own ice arena, which is another big draw. The University of Vermont is in Burlington, and Saint Michael's College is in Colchester.
Essex Elementary School in Vermont is a public pre-kindergarten through grade 2 school.
Essex High School is a public secondary school in Essex Junction.
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Maple Street Park and local green spaces
Essex Junction is home to several recreation options, including Maple Street Park and Pool, which has a playground and multiple sports fields. There are also smaller green spaces around the community, such as the Essex Dog Park and the Tree Farm Soccer Complex.
Maple Street Park is popular among families and friends alike who enjoy a host of outdoor recreational opporunities.
In the warmer months, the Tree Farm Soccer Complex becomes a frequently visited destination for those partaking in sports and outdoor activities.
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Fun at the Champlain Valley Exposition Center
Essex Junction is home to the Champlain Valley Exposition Center, which hosts numerous events throughout the year, like local monthly gatherings and state-wide events. The largest of these is the Champlain Valley Fair in August, which has been a part of the community since 1922. It's the biggest fair in Vermont, and it features craft vendors, carnival rides and food. The center also hosts concerts and the Vermont Renaissance Fair in June.
Essex Junction is home to the Champlain Valley Exposition Center which provides residents with yearround entertainment.
The Champlain Valley Exposition Center has a large outdoor venue that hosts a wide range of events.
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Decreasing criminal incidents in Essex Junction
According to the city's 2023 annual report, Essex Junction has seen a slight decrease in all criminal incidents between 2022 and 2023.
As the managing broker and founder of Rockstar Real estate, a real estate company focused on the customer’s ultimate satisfaction, Joe’s passion for real estate is apparent. With lifelong roots in Vermont, Joe grew up working with his father who was a contractor, learning the trades which would give him knowledge for a future real estate career. Working together they converted their hotel to condos in 2005, and Joe started his own property management company to manage the condo association for many years. Not one to slow down, in 2013 Joe and his father started construction on a 54-unit apartment building in Essex, The Lofts Essex. Joe’s management company, Rockstar Property Management, continues to manage that property to this day. At the time construction started on The Lofts, Joe took on the challenge to get his real estate license and put his many years of maintenance, property management, construction, and operations management to use in a new venture.
After almost ten years with national real estate agencies such as ReMax and Keller Williams, Joe stepped out on his own and started Rockstar Real Estate Collective. The Rockstar brand stemmed from his lifelong ties to music as Joe was a recording artist for most of his life, and has been playing music from the early age of eight! Joe loves working with all of his clients and makes sure to go above and beyond for every person he works with. Whether he’s working with a first-time home buyer or a seasoned seller, Joe will be there to guide his clients through every step of their transaction.
In Joe’s spare time, he enjoys seeing live music, keeping it two wheels down on his custom-built Harley, traveling or going out to dinner. He loves spending time with his friends and family and being at home in Colchester with his wife Shanna and their dogs Benson and Frankie.
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