What is the rental yield in South End?

South End, Burlington, Vermont has a gross yield of 4.1. That sits alongside walkability of 82 and education in the 65th percentile, while prices are 23% above the state median and have moved down 11.4% over the past year.

How have prices changed in South End over the past year?

South End, Burlington, Vermont has a price trend down 11.4% over the past year. Even with that decline, prices remain 23% above the state median and in line with the city median, while the gross yield is 4.1.

How does South End compare with Burlington overall?

South End, Burlington, Vermont is in line with the city median on price, with a gross yield of 4.1 and walkability of 82. The Red Flag score of 44 is lower in the dataset, while education in the 65th percentile is a neutral-to-positive school-district test-score percentile.

What should buyers know about South End's market profile?

South End, Burlington, Vermont combines walkability of 82 with a gross yield of 4.1 and a price trend down 11.4% over the past year. Prices are 23% above the state median, and the Red Flag score of 44 indicates a comparatively lower-risk reading in the dataset.

Neighborhood

South End

Burlington, Vermont US

South End, Burlington, Vermont has an investment profile shaped by prices in line with the city median, 23% above the state median, and a gross yield of 4.1. Prices are down 11.4% over the past year, while the Red Flag score of 44 suggests comparatively lower risk in the dataset. Walkability of 82 is a clear strength, and education is in the 65th percentile, indicating a solid school-district test-score percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.80 mi²

ZIP Code

05401

County

Chittenden County

State

Vermont

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$584,826

YoY-11.4%

Gross Rental Yield

4.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

44 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

65 / 100

Good · better than 65% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

South End Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for South End, Burlington.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$584,826	-11.4%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$327/sqft	-12.8%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,018/mo	-1.3%
Gross Rental Yield	4.1%	—
Liquidity Score	24 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	55	-22.5%

Is South End Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Vermont crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

44 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane60High

Earthquake60High

Strong Wind60High

Flood40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Vermont averaged 18.5 crimes and 2.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.2% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 82/100

Active transaction volume — 55 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 55 dining & 14 grocery options nearby

Insights are generated from South End's live DistrictScore metrics.

South End Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Vermont-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Vermont Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	18.5	2.2	-9.2%
2023	20.3	2.2	+6.1%
2022	19.2	2.2	+21.8%
2021	15.8	1.9	+17.8%
2020	13.9	1.7	-15.5%
2019	16.4	2.1	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; South End inherits the Vermont figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · South End

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)0.0 kmVery High

Industrial odor7 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near South End: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in South End

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

82

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

14

Grocery

55

Dining

7

Schools

2

Universities

3

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

14

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within South End's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

South End vs Burlington vs Vermont

How South End benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across South End, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Burlington neighborhoods and about 49% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.1%, against 4.1% for Burlington neighborhoods and 5.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 11.4%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Burlington neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
South End	$327/sqft	4.1%	24
Burlington	$327/sqft	4.1%	24
Vermont	$219/sqft	5.0%	6

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Vermont tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.40% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 8.75%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains taxed as income, with a partial state exclusion or credit.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: transfer tax + clean-water/high-value surcharge.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Clean-water and high-value surcharges apply on top of the transfer tax.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Vermont property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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South End Real Estate FAQ

South End, Burlington, Vermont offers a gross yield of 4.1, prices in line with the city median, and prices 23% above the state median. The Red Flag score of 44 is relatively lower in the dataset, but the price trend down 11.4% over the past year is an important counterpoint.

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