Vermont Land Market Results

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Land January-December 2023
Median Sale Price:Average Sale Price:Units Sold:Newly Listed:Days on Market:
$139,000 +0.4% $210,078 -0.2%185 -20.9%301 -6.8%118 -23.4%

The number of land parcels sold in 2023 declined sharply over the prior year on top of the 27% decline in 2022. This period of decline follows amplified sales realized in 2021. However, 2023 results do not accurately reflect buyer interest as much as the same shortage in available inventory we are seeing in other segments of the real estate market. The number of days on the market for land is just over 4 months, down from 5 months in 2022 and 8 months in 2021 demonstrating that buyers were ready to make a move when the right property hit the market.

Franklin County’s median sale price jumped over 18% yet remains more affordable than other northwest Vermont counties. Washington & Addison Counties posted the most sales in the region with 99 and 60 lots closed respectively.

MEDIAN SALE PRICEVS 2022UNITS SOLDVS 2022NEWLY LISTEDVS 2022DAYS ON MARKETVS 2022
Chittenden County$210,0008.0%45-33.80%62-45.60%114-17.40%
Addison County$133,5006.0%60-24.10%835.10%124-30.30%
Franklin County$93,50018.4%54-1.80%10812.50%90-35.30%
Grand Isle County$93,750-1.7%26-18.80%4841.20%16912.70%
Lamoille County$120,000-18.6%54-40.00%95-28.00%144-10.00%
Washington County$135,00010.7%99-13.90%124-15.70%109-5.20%

Chittenden County Rental Market

The 532 new units projected to open in 2023 is 53% higher than the average Chittenden County growth over the past 3 years, and 82% higher than the long-term average since 2000. Of the 532 expected units, 57% (304) are already completedThe current 2024 forecast shows 872 apartments are expected to open in 2024. This will be the highest number of units to open in a single year since the report record began in 2000. Most of these units are planned for South Burlington (420 units or 48%), followed by Burlington at 279 units or 32%. It’s important to note that almost 300 of the South Burlington units are part of UVM & UVM Health Network’s construction project to house students and faculty off campus. These units are not made available to the general public. *Source: Allen, Brooks, & Minor Report, December 2023 as of June. For comparison, the total of new units constructed in 2022 was 291, a promising indicator.

AVERAGE APARTMENT RENTS IN CHITTENDEN COUNTYRANGE
Studio, 1 Bath$1,300 - $2,050
One Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,400 - $3,000
Two Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,675 - $4,000
Two Bedroom, 2 Bath$1,850 - $4,200

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman’s Relocation Department assists individuals and companies with employment related transfers. Through that service, we understand people considering a move to Vermont may want to get to know the area before deciding to purchase a home. Renting or longterm stay options can be an alternative – but in a competitive rental market, like Chittenden County, finding a place can be a challenge.

Contact us for our Chittenden County Rental Guide to aid in your rental search. Our guide includes an update on the current rental market, information about new complexes, and answers to the most frequently asked questions. Go to HickokandBoardman.com/vermont-rental-guide for a free download.