Location, lifestyle, and year-round adventure converge in this impeccably maintained end-unit townhome in Burlington’s coveted South End. Just moments from Lake Champlain and Oakledge Park, enjoy easy access to beach days, the Burlington Bike Path, scenic walking trails, and endless opportunities for biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and lakeside sunsets. Nearby Pine Street’s galleries, cafés, dining, and markets create a vibrant, sought-after setting. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and versatility, the sun-filled first-floor den offers ideal flex space for a home office, guests, or studio. The main living area features soaring cathedral ceilings and abundant natural light, creating an airy, inviting ambiance. A gas fireplace adds warmth and charm through Vermont’s changing seasons. The open-concept layout connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and functional workspace. The dining area opens to a three-season sunroom overlooking a peaceful wooded backdrop and new outdoor patio—ideal for morning coffee or al fresco evenings. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms offer comfort and privacy, including a primary suite with en-suite bath. A dedicated laundry room, ample storage, and large closets enhance ease of living. Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage and a well-managed association with seasonal pool. Tucked within a quiet wooded enclave yet minutes to downtown, waterfront parks, and year-round recreation—with easy access to premier skiing, snowboarding, and winter activities. Convenient to UVM, Medical Center and airport. Low-maintenance living in one of Burlington’s most desirable neighborhoods—where lakefront lifestyle, outdoor adventure, and community meet in every season. Note: The monthly HOA fee is $509.52. A temporary special assessment supporting the capital reserve & general maintenance is in effect through 2026.
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Listed by: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Mary P Palmer
Bought with: Polli Properties
Zestimate®
$710,000
36 Lake Forest Drive, Burlington, VT 05401
2beds
1,789sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1989
-- sqft lot
$710,000 Zestimate®
$397/sqft
$3,121 Estimated rent
Home value
$710,000
$675,000 - $746,000
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Gas fireplaceAttached one-car garageSoaring cathedral ceilingsFunctional workspaceDedicated laundry roomTwo spacious bedroomsSun-filled first-floor den
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Listed by:
Mary P Palmer,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 802-864-0541,
Karen Bresnahan,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with:
Elise Polli
Polli Properties
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5081956
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Multi Fuel, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Mini Split
Cooling
- Other, Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,789
- Total interior livable area: 1,789 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,789
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Auto Open, Assigned, Garage, Parking Spaces 2, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, No Stairs from Parking, Paved Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Enclosed Porch
- Exterior features: Natural Shade
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Features: Condo Development, Corner Lot, Curbing, Landscaped, Recreational, Street Lights, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Neighborhood, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: 11403519238
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable at Site, Gas On-Site, Underground Gas, Underground Utilities, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Master Insurance, Landscaping, Common Acreage, Snow Removal, Trash Removal
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Plowing, Recreation, Trash, Condo Association Fee, HOA Fee
- Additional fee info: Fee: $509.52
Location
- Region: Burlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $397/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $375,600
- Annual tax amount: $9,067
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $710,000+1.7%$397/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5081956 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Pending sale | $698,000$390/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $698,000+4.2%$390/sqft |
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| 8/30/2024 | Sold | $670,000+4.9%$375/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4996264 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2024 | Contingent | $639,000$357/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $639,000+1.4%$357/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Sold | $630,000+7.7%$352/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4946239 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2023 | Contingent | $585,000$327/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4946239 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $585,000+31.5%$327/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4946239 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2021 | Sold | $445,000+213.4%$249/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/1992 | Sold | $142,000-5.3%$79/sqft |
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| 6/4/1990 | Sold | $150,000+11.9%$84/sqft |
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| 2/29/1988 | Sold | $134,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $375,600 |
| 2023 | -- | $375,600 |
| 2022 | -- | $375,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $375,600 +38.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $271,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $271,900 |
| 2018 | -- | $271,900 |
| 2017 | $7,243 | $271,900 |
| 2016 | -- | $271,900 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $2,719 |
| 2014 | -- | $2,719 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,719 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,719 +4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,611 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,611 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,611 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,611 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,611 |
| 2006 | -- | $2,611 |
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Neighborhood: 05401
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Champlain SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Edmunds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Burlington Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Assigned
- Middle: Assigned
- High: Burlington High School
- District: Burlington School District
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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