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    495-497 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT

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    Historic building with potential for redevelopment in Burlington, Vermont.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    8,456 SF
    Lot size:
    0.10 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $206/SF
    Added:
    Oct 20, 2025
    Days on Market:
    225
    Last Refresh:
    May 19 at 8:34 pm

    Property Features for 495-497 Colchester Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    8,456 SF
    Lot size
    0.10 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Tony Blake

    Listing agent Tony Blake

    Listing office V/T Commercial

    Listing date Oct 20, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Oldest industrial building in Burlington.
    • Historic district location.
    • Brick and post and beam construction (circa 1840).
    • Unique history as a Blacksmith and Wheelwright shop.
    • Former uses include a grocery store and pool hall.
    • Building has historical significance related to the 1927 flood.

    Overview

    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.

    Local Financial Insights For Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $182.6k $21.60
    − Vacancy −$5.5k −$0.65
    EGI $177.2k $20.95
    − OpEx −$53.2k −$6.29
    NOI $124.0k $14.67
    8,456 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 3.00% · expense 30.00%

    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
    —
    —
    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 local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Burlington
    County
    Chittenden
    State
    Vermont
    Longitude
    -73.1863
    Latitude
    44.4883

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    FAQs

    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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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Cap approach

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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