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Burlington Vermont's Hill Section Neighborhood

Burlington Vermont was an important port in the late 19th Century, and many Burlington Hill Section homes still stand to illustrate the commercial successes this unlikely port once knew.

Hill Section homes are famous for their Widows Walks or Captains Walk. These walkways or platforms on the roofs of early New England homes commanded a view of the sea. In Burlington’s case, that sea is Lake Champlain. From these high porches, captains could easily view their ships at anchor in Burlington Harbor. Likewise, a captain’s wife could watch for the return of her husband’s ship.

Burlington Hill Section Elegance

Today the Burlington Hill Section has a reputation for some of Burlington’s most elegant residences. Homes are large and of high quality. The tree-lined streets are dotted with mansions, some with their original barns and carriage houses, including many in the Italianate, Victorian, FederalTudor, Greek Revival, and Colonial Revival styles built in the 19th and early 20th century.

The Hill Section is also home to historic inns, bed and breakfasts, and Fletcher Allen Health Care, Vermont’s largest hospital. The University Green Historic District is at the very top of the hill. University of Vermont, founded in 1791, was the nation’s first agricultural college and is one of the country’s oldest medical schools. This district, donated by Ira Allen and protected from future development, has 29 historic building surrounding the green. To learn more about real estate in Burlington’s Hill Section, please contact Brian Boardman.


Listing Price: $1,325,000

Prestigious Hill section home with protected views of Lake Champlain & the Adirondacks. Established landscape, gardens & greenery with irrigation system Private, fenced-in back yard & patio. 4 brms - 3 baths. Incredible hardwoord floors, builts-in, new paint, fireplace and classic touches throughout. Remarkable corner lot.

Location: 147 DeForest Road Bedrooms: 4 Sq. Ft.: 3053 Year Built: 1936 Acres: 1
View MLS #: 4002860

Listing Price: $629,000
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Hill Section! This charming cape is truly a gem! So many custom tasteful features include a WOW 16'master bathroom/dressing room, updated kitchen opening to FR & 37' rear deck, very classy powder room, also formal LR & DR rooms & spacious 1st floor office or 4th BR. (opening to 3/4 bath & laundry area). Mostly HW throughout, designer colors on walls & ceilings, plus! The private lot (3 combined) features a 20' fenced swimming pool, a small running brook, mature plantings, towering trees!

Location: 44 Crescent Rd Bedrooms: 4 Sq. Ft.: 3312 Year Built: 1957 Acres: 1 Virtual tour
View MLS #: 4004257

Listing Price: $575,000
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Sought after Hill Section Home on wonderful landscaped private lot with seasonal lake and mountain views! Beautiful hardwood floors, features include crown molding, built-ins, firepalce, balcony off of kitchen, and spacious rooms. Could easily be a 4 bedroom home, irrigation system, great home in a great neighborhood, walk to schools, Downtown, UVM and Fletcher Allen!

Location: 15 Deforest Heights Bedrooms: 3 Sq. Ft.: 2205 Year Built: 1968 Virtual tour
View MLS #: 4017418

Listing Price: $549,000
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Historic Burlington Hill section home circa 1890 with many recent updates including kitchen, family room, baths, heating system, roof and wiring. Expansion space in attic would make a great Master Bedroom suite. Patio and private backyard. Docs included:ROW

Location: 354 South Union Street Bedrooms: 4 Sq. Ft.: 3165 Year Built: 1890 Virtual tour
View MLS #: 4010092

Listing Price: $464,900
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Amazing opportunity in the South Hill Section. Ideal location near Rice High School and in close proximity to UVM, Champlain College, and Fletcher Allen Health Care. Well designed and maintained Tri-level with spacious rooms. Hardwood floors on the upper level. Unique center hall entry forms the hub of this wonderful home situated on a large park-like corner lot.

Location: 70 South Street Bedrooms: 3 Sq. Ft.: 2404 Year Built: 1957 Virtual tour
View MLS #: 4014482

Listing Price: $419,000
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This 1926 Hill Section colonial home is in top condition! Gleaming hardwood floors and original wood trim throughout, updated kitchen with granite countertops, dining room with built in hutch, loads of closet space and a finished third floor all make this a perfect home! Outside, this home has a 22' covered porch, a 25' deck and a 10' patio for your outdoor pleasure. The fenced backyard is perfect for privacy, children and pets. Lots of tall trees and mature landscaping surround this property. There is also a full height basement and a one car garage along with parking for four car lengths in the driveway. Set on a quiet tree-lined street walking distance to downtown Burlington, UVM and Fletcher Allen, this home is a must see!

Location: 240 Loomis Street Bedrooms: 3 Sq. Ft.: 1898 Year Built: 1926
View MLS #: 4011074

Listing Price: $329,500
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Hill section of Burlington. 2 BR Cape-style home with lots of natural light, seasonal lake views, and private fenced backyard with deck. Walking distance to downtown, UVM, hospital and waterfront.

Location: 464 South Union Street Bedrooms: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1334 Year Built: 1985 Virtual tour
View MLS #: 4020296

Listing Price: $324,900
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Beautiful and Convenient Loft Condo: Enjoy elegant city living on Church Street in downtown Burlington. This unique, spacious, 2 story loft features exposed brick, original hardwood floors, 15¿ ceilings, large 9¿ high windows,lot's of storage and many recent upgrades. Roof access with potential for roof deck with lake views. Great eastern views of city & hill section neighborhood with 3' x 9' exterior balcony with adjacent shelf for gas grill or plants. Walk to restaurants, shops, City Market, farmers market, Fletcher Allen, University of Vermont and the waterfront. Or hop on the free College Street shuttle a half block away. A quiet loft in the middle of it all. Owner willing to sign over lease for parking space in Church Street Marketplace on Bank street.

Location: 94 Church Street Bedrooms: 1 Sq. Ft.: 1014 Year Built: 1887
View MLS #: 4011105

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