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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $130,000 on Apr 3, 2000

40 WARD ST

BURLINGTON, VT 05401
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,795 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Apr 3, 2000
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$244,750
CITIZENS BANK · recorded Jan 22, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,684 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$377,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$119,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$377,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.30
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
53
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyCHITTENDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sustainability AcademyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Burlington High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Lyman C. Hunt Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Burlington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 05401These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,740
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,883 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,373
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,344
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

40 Ward St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Chittenden County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Chittenden County

How it measures up in Burlington 05401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 05401.

Living area1,795 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,716 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 40 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld North EndBurlington 05401Chittenden County
Living areabigger than1,795 ft²50% of homes54% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac77% of homes52% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193586% of homes58% of homes13% of homes

About 40 Ward St

When did 40 Ward St, Burlington, VT last sell?

40 Ward St, Burlington, VT last sold on Apr 3, 2000 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Ward St, Burlington, VT?

40 Ward St, Burlington, VT has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,795 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 40 Ward St, Burlington, VT built?

40 Ward St, Burlington, VT was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Ward St, Burlington, VT?

40 Ward St, Burlington, VT is assigned to Sustainability Academy (elementary), rated A-; Burlington High School (high), rated B+; Lyman C. Hunt Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Burlington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Ward St, Burlington, VT compare to other homes in Burlington 05401?

Among the 6,112 homes in Burlington 05401, it is bigger than 54% of them (1,795 ft² against a typical 1,716 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1935 against a typical 1926). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Ward St, Burlington, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Ward St, Burlington, VT was $5,684. The county assessed it at $377,100.

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