Lake Champlain Waterfront Homes for Sale

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Living on Lake Champlain

Owning a home on Lake Champlain means enjoying one of Vermont's premier recreational destinations throughout the year. Residents have convenient access to boating, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, and waterfront dining, while the lake's scenic shoreline provides unforgettable sunsets and panoramic mountain views.

Waterfront properties vary significantly in shoreline characteristics and amenities. Depending on the home, buyers may find private beaches, permanent or seasonal docks, deep-water access, protected bays, expansive lawns, and exceptional outdoor living spaces designed to maximize life on the water.

Lake Champlain Waterfront Communities

Lake Champlain waterfront homes can be found in many of Vermont's most desirable communities. Buyers frequently explore properties in Shelburne, Charlotte, Colchester, Burlington, South Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, Milton, Ferrisburgh, and St. Albans, each offering its own character, shoreline, and waterfront lifestyle.

Whether you're searching for a luxury lakefront estate, a year-round home, or a seasonal getaway, Lake Champlain offers some of the most desirable waterfront real estate in Vermont.

Decades of Experience in Lake Champlain Real Estate

The Brian Boardman Group brings decades of Vermont real estate experience to buyers and sellers throughout the Lake Champlain region. The team’s sales experience includes waterfront homes, luxury properties, condominiums, and distinctive residences in Burlington, Shelburne, Colchester, Charlotte, and the Lake Champlain Islands.

Over the prior five years, the team participated in 351 closed sales totaling more than $287 million, with transactions ranging into the upper end of Vermont's residential market.

What is the difference between Lake Champlain waterfront and lake access?

A waterfront property directly borders Lake Champlain. A lake-access property may offer deeded, shared, or community access to the water without owning shoreline. Because MLS descriptions and water-body fields can vary, buyers should confirm the exact type of access and ownership for each property.

What should buyers consider when purchasing a Lake Champlain waterfront home?

Important considerations include shoreline type, water depth, dock or mooring options, seasonal lake conditions, flood exposure, septic systems, private roads, property boundaries, and local permitting requirements. Two waterfront homes a few miles apart can offer very different lake experiences.

Which Vermont communities have Lake Champlain waterfront real estate?

Lake Champlain waterfront properties can be found in Burlington, Colchester, Shelburne, Charlotte, Ferrisburgh, South Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, Alburgh, Isle La Motte, Swanton, and St. Albans Bay, among other shoreline areas. Inventory varies considerably by community and season.

Can Lake Champlain waterfront properties have private docks?

Some do, while others use seasonal docks, moorings, shared facilities, or no dock at all. Dock availability and permitting depend on the individual property, shoreline conditions, and applicable regulations.

Contact the Brian Boardman Group if you have any questions or would like to schedule a showing.

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