If you live in Burlington’s Old North End, you have probably noticed the neighborhood’s housing market continues to move in its own distinct way.
While national headlines tend to paint the housing market with a broad brush, the reality is that Burlington real estate, and especially the Old North End, behaves a little differently. This neighborhood remains one of the most dynamic and nuanced micro-markets in Chittenden County.
Here is what the numbers show.
Old North End Home Prices Remain Strong
Over the past 12 months, the median sale price in Burlington’s Old North End reached $545,000, up 7.2% year over year.
That places the neighborhood slightly above the broader Chittenden County median sale price of $492,500, and nearly in line with the county’s $542,000 median for single-family homes.
In short: Old North End home values have remained resilient and continue to track among the stronger urban submarkets in the county.
Buyers Are Still Active, But More Selective
Homes in the Old North End sold in a median of 35 days on market, with sellers receiving roughly 98% of asking price on average.
What that tells me is this:
Buyers are still out there and motivated, but they are no longer writing aggressive offers on every listing simply because inventory is low.
Pricing, condition, and presentation matter more than they have in recent years.
Well-positioned homes still generate strong attention. Overpriced or underprepared listings tend to sit.
The Old North End Is Not One Single Market
One of the most important things to understand about Old North End real estate is that neighborhood averages only tell part of the story.
Since January 1, 2026, the neighborhood has seen sales ranging from roughly $250,000 for smaller condo-style opportunities all the way past $1 million for standout premium properties.
That wide spread is not unusual here.
The Old North End offers one of Burlington’s most varied housing mixes, with everything from:
- Entry-level condos
- Duplexes and multifamily investment properties
- Modest single-family starter homes
- Larger historic homes with architectural character
Few Burlington neighborhoods offer the same variety of housing opportunities in such a compact footprint, and that range is a major part of what makes the neighborhood so unique.
Inventory Has Stayed Tight Across Chittenden County
Zooming out beyond the Old North End, the broader Chittenden County housing market remains competitive.
Countywide:
- Pending sales are up 33.7% year over year
- New listings are up 9.3%
- Inventory remains tight at just 2.4 months of supply
- Single-family inventory sits even lower at 1.7 months
That means despite slightly more selection entering the market this spring, conditions still generally favor sellers, especially for move-in-ready homes in desirable Burlington neighborhoods.
My Take as a Burlington Realtor
The Old North End continues to be one of the most interesting real estate markets in Burlington because it rewards local knowledge more than broad averages.
Two homes on neighboring streets can have dramatically different buyer pools, pricing strategies, and market outcomes depending on condition, layout, parking, income potential, and architectural appeal.
That is especially true in 2026.
If you are thinking about buying or selling in the Old North End, it is more important than ever to understand how your specific property fits into the neighborhood’s broader market, not just what the median says.
Curious What Your Old North End Home Might Be Worth?
If you own property in Burlington’s Old North End and want a realistic, data-driven look at current value, I’m always happy to provide a no-pressure market analysis and talk through what buyers are looking for in today’s market.
