278 South Cove Road

Closed 9/5/25
Closed 9/5/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,187,500
3 beds3,164 sqft$375/sqft
278 S Cove Rd, Burlington, VT 05401
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
$375/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located in the desirable South Cove Neighborhood in Burlington's South End, this gracious 3-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space! The home's private treed lot features a stunning backyard with in-ground pool, patio, multi-level deck, & 3-season den! Nestled between two beautiful parks on Lake Champlain, Oakledge & Red Rocks, the home also enjoys access to the association's private beach & boat moorings (as available). This spacious contemporary style home has a large kitchen...Located in the desirable South Cove Neighborhood in Burlington's South End, this gracious 3-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space! The home's private treed lot features a stunning backyard with in-ground pool, patio, multi-level deck, & 3-season den! Nestled between two beautiful parks on Lake Champlain, Oakledge & Red Rocks, the home also enjoys access to the association's private beach & boat moorings (as available). This spacious contemporary style home has a large kitchen with hardwood floors, pantry, & center island with cooktop that opens out to the lovely 3-season den & decks. The comfortable living room features 10 ft ceilings & a wood-burning fireplace. An office/den & half bath complete the first floor. On the second level is a primary suite & 2 additional charming bedrooms with a second full bath, plus a spacious bonus room above the garage. A tray ceiling accents the primary bedroom, and a private balcony is a wonderful spot to unwind. The primary bath features a jetted tub & separate shower, & the 2nd floor laundry room offers convenience. In addition to the attached 2-car garage is a 2-story detached garage/shed, great for lawn equipment, garden tools, pool toys, & storage. This home is a rare offering in the coveted South Cove neighborhood. With shared access to a private beach, a backyard oasis, and all the South End parks, bike path, festivals, & art hops right at your doorstep, this home won't last long!

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman

    • Listed by: Margolin and von Trapp Team • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Off: 802-863-1500
    Listing closed: 09/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5044580

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 278 South Cove Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $20,511 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Chittenden County
    • Development / Subdivision: South Cove
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: No
    • Waterfront Property: No
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 2000
    • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Burlington
    • County: VT-Chittenden
    • Latitude: 44.449067833494240
    • Longitude: -73.228665597553302
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip Code: 05401
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 114-035-20239
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Tax Year Notes: 2024-2025
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot Features: Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Lake Access, Subdivision, Walking Trails
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
    • Road Frontage Length: 100.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Lake Champlain
    • Total Finished Area: 3164.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 2520.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 644.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 792.0
    • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 14810.0
    • Total Area: 3956.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
    • Year Built: 2000
    • School District: Burlington School District
    • High School: Burlington High School
    • Middle/Jr School: Edmunds Middle School
    • Elementary School: Assigned
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Burlington Electric
    • Cable Company: Burlington Telecom
    • Fuel Company: VT Gas
    • Electric: 150 Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s), Underground
    • Sewer: Public Sewer On-Site
    • Water Source: Public
    • Utilities: Phone, Cable, Underground Gas, Telephone at Site, Underground Utilities
    • Water Access Details: Beach Access, Deep Water Access, Shared-Private
    • Internet: High Speed Intrnt at Site, Fiber Optic Internet
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Association Amenities: Beach Access, Beach Rights, Common Acreage
    • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Domestic Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater off Boiler, Owned Water Heater
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Interior Stairs, Walkout, Interior Access
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: 1/2 Bathroom, Level 1: Den, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bonus Room, Level 2: Full Bathroom
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: 1/2 Bathroom, Level B: Family Room
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Multi Zone
    • Cooling: Other
    • Total Stories: 2
    • Rooms Total: 7
    • Bathrooms Full: 2
    • Bathrooms Half: 2
    • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
    • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bathrooms Total: 4
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bathroom Half
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    Room 11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bathroom Full
    Room 12
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 13
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bathroom Half

    Property History for 278 South Cove Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 5, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1914065513

    		$1,187,500

    +5.5% / yr

    Sep 5, 2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5044580

    		$1,187,500—
    Jul 10, 2025

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5044580

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/05/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1914065513

    $1,187,500

    +5.5% / yr

    09/05/2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5044580

    $1,187,500
    07/10/2025

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5044580

    —

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

    Public Records for 278 South Cove Road

    Taxable ValueLand$239,100Additions$604,400Total$843,500
    Tax Record2025$12,875 ($1,073 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,520 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt740 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2005ZoningRLCountyCHITTENDENAPN(035) 059-1-059-000

    Schools near 278 South Cove Road

    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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