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495-497 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT

Historic building with potential for redevelopment in Burlington, Vermont.

Property Size8,456 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Price / SF$206.95
Days on Market361

Property Features for 495-497 Colchester Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 8,456 SF
Lot size 0.10 Acres
Property subtype RETAIL
Listing Agency: V/T Commercial
Listed By: Tony Blake
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Oct 20, 2025 Changed: Oct 6 Last Checked: Oct 12 at 10:55PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property at 495 Colchester Avenue is situated within an historic district. Constructed around 1840, the building features brick and post and beam construction. Originally, it served as a Blacksmith and Wheelwright shop and is considered the oldest industrial building in Burlington. At the turn of the 20th century, the building transitioned into a grocery store and second-hand shop. Before World War I, the cellar accommodated a pool hall that was frequented by cavalry soldiers from nearby Fort Ethan Allen. Following the historic flood of 1927, the road and bridge on Colchester Avenue were raised, which effectively encased the ground floor in dirt and sand for nearly a century. The property has a size of 8,456 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Oldest industrial building in Burlington.
  • Historic district location.
  • Brick and post and beam construction (circa 1840).**

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$124,019
Cap Rate
7.09%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,480,380 $2.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,771,700 $1.8M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,377,989 $1.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 8,456 SF
Gross rent
$182.6K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.5K −$0.65/SF
EGI
$177.2K $20.95/SF
− OpEx
−$53.2K −$6.29/SF
NOI
$124.0K $14.67/SF
Area
Chittenden County, VT
Vacancy
3.00%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,480,380
Cap Rate 7%
$1,771,700
Cap Rate 9%
$1,377,989

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.77M
$1.55M – $2.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $124,019 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.09%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.32M
$2.03M – $2.71M (±1% cap)
NOI $162,355 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Auto Parts Store Nail Salon Big Box & Wholesale Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

781
Businesses Nearby
7k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
TD Bank Shops & Services
4,254 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Gulf Oil Shops & Services
2,033 visits/mo 0.4 miles
VIP Tires & Service Shops & Services
1,151 visits/mo 0.3 miles
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Historic building with potential for redevelopment in Burlington, Vermont.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 495-497 Colchester Ave Burlington, VT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Oldest industrial building in Burlington.; Historic district location.; Brick and post and beam construction (circa 1840).**
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