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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 Market315
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
(802) 343-0119
Listed By:
Tony Blake
(802) 343-0119
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Oct 20, 2025
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 8:34PM
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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 = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$124,019
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.09%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
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
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
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 rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
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
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
NOI $162,355 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
781
Businesses Nearby
7k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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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).**
