138 Foster St

Burlington, VT 05401

$549,900
Price
3
Beds
1,508 Sq. Ft.
$365 / Sq. Ft.
1,508
Sq. Ft.
$365
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Location is everything in the South End, and 138 Foster Street puts you right where you want to be. This classic 3-bedroom Cape offers an easy, flexible layout with two first-floor bedrooms, convenient first-floor laundry, a comfortable living room with a wood stove, and a bright kitchen with a gas range and breakfast bar. Upstairs you'll also find additional bonus space ideal for a home office, studio, or reading nook. It’s the kind of home that feels solid and straightforward — comfortable to move...Location is everything in the South End, and 138 Foster Street puts you right where you want to be. This classic 3-bedroom Cape offers an easy, flexible layout with two first-floor bedrooms, convenient first-floor laundry, a comfortable living room with a wood stove, and a bright kitchen with a gas range and breakfast bar. Upstairs you'll also find additional bonus space ideal for a home office, studio, or reading nook. It’s the kind of home that feels solid and straightforward — comfortable to move right into, with room to make it your own over time. The spacious backyard offers a deck and year-round hot tub, creating a great space to relax or entertain. Tucked into the cedars near the driveway, you’ll also find a hidden elevated tree platform — a fun bonus feature that’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. The heated two-car garage is a rare find this close to town and offers excellent space for a workshop, storage, or creative projects. Just minutes to the Burlington Bike Path, Lake Champlain, the South End Arts District, City Market, and some of Burlington’s favorite breweries, plus easy access to I-89. A solid South End home in a location that’s hard to beat.
  1. Listed by Silas Pierpont Hale • Ridgeline Real Estate

Property Details for 138 Foster Street

Waterfront Property
No
Zoning
Res - Low Intensity
LISTING UPDATED: 03/30/2026 07:31 PM

Property Details for 138 Foster Street

StatusActive
MLS #5081309
Days on Market-
Taxes$9,968 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
CountyChittenden County
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Building Information for 138 Foster Street

Stories1Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

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$2,669

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Property Information for 138 Foster Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Burlington
  • County: VT-Chittenden
  • Latitude: 44.451713000001000
  • Longitude: -73.216023000000007
  • Mount Location: Roof
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip Code: 05401
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 114-035-19566
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Notes: 2025-26
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Neighborhood, Near Public Transportatn, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Road Frontage Length: 60.0
  • Total Finished Area: 1508.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1508.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1092.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12632.0
  • Total Area: 2600.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • Power Production Ownership: Third-Party Owned
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1945
  • School District: Burlington School District
  • High School: Burlington High School
  • Middle/Jr School: Edmunds Middle School
  • Elementary School: Champlain Elementary School
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Burlington Electric
  • Fuel Company: VGS
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Other
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Gray
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Interior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Eat-in Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bonus Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Air, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x18
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10x14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9x13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 5x8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x17
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 8x13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rented: No

Property History for 138 Foster Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675239806

$385,500

+4.6% / yr

Aug 12, 2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4813246

$385,500—
Jun 28, 2020

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4813246

—
Jun 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4813246

$369,000—
Jul 28, 2017

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4641055

—
Jun 15, 2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4641055

$350,000—
Oct 2, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594361688

$237,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675239806

$385,500

+4.6% / yr

08/12/2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4813246

$385,500
06/28/2020

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4813246

—
06/26/2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4813246

$369,000
07/28/2017

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4641055

—
06/15/2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4641055

$350,000
10/02/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594361688

$237,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 138 Foster Street

Taxable ValueLand$182,500Additions$235,900Total$418,400
Tax Record2024$10,113 ($843 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,508 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,508 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945ZoningRLCountyCHITTENDENAPN(035) 057-2-020-000

Schools near 138 Foster Street

This home is within Burlington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Champlain School
Public - PK to 5
Edmunds Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Burlington Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Burlington Technical Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Champlain School
PublicPK to 5

Edmunds Middle School
Public6 to 8

Burlington Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Burlington Technical Center
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 138 Foster Street, Burlington, VT 05401

138 Foster Street is a single family home Coming Soon in Burlington, VT 05401. This property is currently priced at $549,900. This listing's school district is Burlington School District. Nearby schools include Champlain School, Edmunds Middle School and Burlington Senior High School. 138 Foster Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,508 sqft single family home built in 1945.

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