Burlington Vermont Real Estate Blog - Brian Boardman » Shelburne VT http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com Burlington Realtor, Brian Boardman shares his insights, local knowledge and expertise Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:02:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Chittenden County, VT Market Update 2nd Quarter 2011 http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2011/08/03/chittenden-county-vt-market-update-2nd-quarter-2011/ http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2011/08/03/chittenden-county-vt-market-update-2nd-quarter-2011/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:02:50 +0000 Brian http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/?p=688 Below, find my summary from 2nd Quarter data retrieved from the multiple listing service (MLS).

*Sales in Chittenden County, VT 2nd Quarter 2011 (*MLS statistics)

For properties listed over $750K, there were 5 sales: 2 in Charlotte, 2 in Shelburne and 1 in South Burlington. For properties under $750K, there were 372 sales across Chittenden County with most sales occurring in South Burlington (70 sales), Burlington (66 sales), Essex (57 sales), and Colchester (43 sales). Overall sales in Chittenden County declined slightly with 377 residential properties sold in the 2nd Quarter of 2011 as compared to 475 sales in 2nd quarter of 2010. This is not surprising given the tax credits that were offered last Spring which were a large incentive for a great number of buyers, especially in the lower price brackets.

Burlington, VT Sales 2nd Quarter 2011

There were 66 sales in Burlington this past quarter with 2 sales over $500K. Both were luxury condominiums with Lake & Adirondack views. Click here to view current Burlington listings!

Burlington, VT Hill Section Sales 2nd Quarter 2011

There were 4 sales in the Hill Section this past quarter (one of which was my listing), and new listings have increased, as is common for this time of year. Click here to view current Hill Section listings!

Lake Champlain Waterfront Sales 2nd Quarter 2011

There were 4 waterfront sales over $500K in Chittenden County this past quarter with 3 in Shelburne and 1 in Colchester. The highest waterfront sale (which was my sale!) was for $1,780,000 in Shelburne. Click here to view current waterfront listings!

Charlotte, VT Sales 2nd Quarter 2011

There were 10 sales in Charlotte this past quarter with 5 sales over $500K (one of which was my listing which sold at $550K). The highest sale at just under $838K had waterfront access with dock & mooring rights. Click here to view current Charlotte listings!

Shelburne, VT Sales 2nd Quarter 2011

There were 26 sales in Shelburne this past quarter with 11 sales over $500K. The highest sale was the waterfront sale as listed above. Click here to view current Shelburne listings!

Condo Sales in Chittenden County 2nd Quarter 2011

There were 132 condominium sales in Chittenden County this past quarter with most sales occurring in South Burlington (34 sales), Burlington (32 sales), Essex (24 sales), and Colchester (16 sales). The 5 highest condo sales, ranging from $530K – $625K, were in Burlington (2), Shelburne (2) and South Burlington (1). Click here to view the most recent condo listings in Burlington and Chittenden County, VT!

Contact me for more information on any of the above information, or to start your property search today!

*Does not include For Sale By Owners, direct sales, transfers, etc. This information is from the multiple listing service of Northern Vermont.

]]> http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2011/08/03/chittenden-county-vt-market-update-2nd-quarter-2011/feed/ 0 SmartMoney Magazine Article http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/07/22/smartmoney-magazine-article/ http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/07/22/smartmoney-magazine-article/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:20:32 +0000 Brian http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/?p=509 A couple of months ago, I was approached by the Editors at SmartMoney Magazine to have staff reporter, Alyssa Abkowitz, shadow myself and several other staff in my company for an article on real estate agents working in today’s market. Alyssa  earned her real estate license in Vermont, and was then allowed to accompany me on several showings of property, to meetings with clients upon listing their properties, and even to a closing or two!  Click here to read the article in full.

]]> http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/07/22/smartmoney-magazine-article/feed/ 0 Quoted in the Robb Report’s Exceptional Properties Magazine http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/07/13/quoted-in-the-robb-reports-exceptional-properties-magazine/ http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/07/13/quoted-in-the-robb-reports-exceptional-properties-magazine/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:51:11 +0000 Brian http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/?p=490 I recently had the opportunity to share my opinion on the quality of life in the Lake Champlain region of Vermont.  The natural beauty of the region attracts many visitors, while the carefully monitored growth preserves this beauty for generations to come and for those fotunate enough to live here.

You can view the original article online by clicking here or click below to view and download a pdf version:
 Robb Report’s Exceptional Properties Magazine Article

]]> http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/07/13/quoted-in-the-robb-reports-exceptional-properties-magazine/feed/ 0 Which Shelburne home will see the first crocuses of spring? Those with southern exposure! http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/03/11/which-shelburne-home-will-see-the-first-crocuses-of-spring-those-with-southern-exposure/ http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/03/11/which-shelburne-home-will-see-the-first-crocuses-of-spring-those-with-southern-exposure/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:37:19 +0000 Brian http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/?p=332 Crocus in the snow

Many a Vermonter's favorite flower, the crocus is often the first to bravely poke through the snow

At a Burlington grocery store yesterday I noticed green buds springing up in the store’s landscaping. It made me wonder if Shelburne homes on lake Champlain will see buds earlier or later than Burlington Homes.

I wont have time to check before this post, but I’ll bet that these Shelburne properties with good southern exposure will be the first to see the crocuses.

It’s the time of year in Vermont when we avidly seek signs of spring. Vermont Public Radio even has a series called Signs of Spring. These signs include everything from maple sugaring to the return of the red-winged black birds to the sight of a guy standing in a snow bank practicing his fly fishing casts.

Shelburne Home Simmons Drive, MLS 2913062

Shelburne home on Simmons Drive - MLS 2913062

Shelburne Home, MLS 21001399

Shelburne home on Harbor Road - MLS 21001399
The MLS property description gives these highlights:
Custom built Shelburne home, Country setting with privacy, great eastern and southern exposure for great natural light.

Perfect family home with large mudroom (ah, yes mud season!), first floor laundry, room over garage and walk-out lower level ready to be finished.

 Property highlights:

Complete southern exposure, 4 levels of living space on Shelburne Bay, first level open floor plan, slate patio with large hot tub.

Green Mountain views, Shelburne Bay views, private dock, private beach, and  575 ft. of waterfront.
]]> http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2010/03/11/which-shelburne-home-will-see-the-first-crocuses-of-spring-those-with-southern-exposure/feed/ 1 Fringe Benefit #3 of owning Shelburne Vermont Real Estate: Mozart! http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2009/07/22/fringe-benefit-3-of-owning-shelburne-vermont-real-estate-mozart/ http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/2009/07/22/fringe-benefit-3-of-owning-shelburne-vermont-real-estate-mozart/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:44:45 +0000 Union Street Media http://blog.brianboardmanvt.com/?p=59 Shelburne Farms is home of the Vermont Mozart FestivalCan you imagine a better venue for Mozart than Shelburne Farms on the shores of Lake Champlain?

While the Vermont Mozart Festival does travel throughout the Lake Champlain Region and northern Vermont, Shelburne is its principal home. And from Grand Opening to Finale, the most extraordinary Mozart Festival concerts take place at Shelburne Farms. 

This year, the Grand Opening on the lawn at the Inn at Shelburne Farms featured Mozart’s Overture from Don Giovanni, the Prague Symphony, and a Haydn trumpet concerto (E-Flat Major).

The Finale will be held August 8 in the courtyard at the Farm Barn at Shelburne Farms and feature the Overture to The Magic Flute and Haydn Cello Concerto No. 2. Tickets are still available.

Listen closely from either of these Shelburne homes; you might hear music in the air:

MLS # 2904823, Forty Road, Shelburne VT
MLS# 2904469, Ordway Shore Road, Shelburne VT

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