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490 S UNION ST

BURLINGTON, VT 05401
9
Beds
6
Baths
5,576 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.
0.18 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.
21
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,543 (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.$964,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$470,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$494,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$964,900

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.27
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCHITTENDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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

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

E
Edmunds Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Edmunds Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Burlington High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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.30,739
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.$65,374
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,346
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%

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How this home compares

490 S Union 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Chittenden County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Chittenden County
  • 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.

Living area5,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,716 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 490 S Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 05401Chittenden County
Living areabigger than5,576 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac66% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than190029% of homes8% of homes

About 490 S Union St

When did 490 S Union St, Burlington, VT last sell?

490 S Union St, Burlington, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 S Union St, Burlington, VT?

490 S Union St, Burlington, VT has 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5,576 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 490 S Union St, Burlington, VT built?

490 S Union St, Burlington, VT was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 490 S Union St, Burlington, VT?

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

How does 490 S Union St, Burlington, VT compare to other homes in Burlington 05401?

Among the 6,113 homes in Burlington 05401, it is bigger than 98% of them (5,576 ft² against a typical 1,716 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.18 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 490 S Union St, Burlington, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 S Union St, Burlington, VT was $14,543. The county assessed it at $964,900.

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