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Last sold for $1,850,000 on Jan 21, 2020

42 N PROSPECT ST

BURLINGTON, VT 05401
1
Beds
0
Baths
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,850,000 · Jan 21, 2020
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.$1,100,000
MARCELLA PEDEN · recorded Sep 30, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,045 (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.$1,794,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,405,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$389,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,794,400

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.28
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
52
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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCHITTENDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

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
Edmunds Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Edmunds Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Burlington High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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.Yes

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

42 N Prospect 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 bigger lot than 98% of homes in Old North End
  • Older than 92% 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.

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 42 N Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld North EndBurlington 05401Chittenden County
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac98% of homes92% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than190050% of homes29% of homes8% of homes

About 42 N Prospect St

When did 42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT last sell?

42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT last sold on Jan 21, 2020 for $1,850,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT?

42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT has 1 bedrooms and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT built?

42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT?

42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT is assigned to Edmunds Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Edmunds Middle School (middle), rated B; Burlington High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Burlington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT compare to other homes in Burlington 05401?

Among the 6,112 homes in Burlington 05401, its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1900 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 42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT was $27,045. The county assessed it at $1,794,400.

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