Burlington City property record for 237 James Ave, Burlington, VT 05408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,702 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 114-035-11151 |
| Primary APN | 114-035-11151 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,608 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 237 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BURLINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05408-1047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Jurisdiction | BURLINGTON TWP VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BURLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
237 James Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Burlington City records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 JAMES AVE, BURLINGTON, VT 05408-1047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006365778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 984 / 527 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 James Ave was $4,702, down 37.6% from the year before.
Source: Burlington City assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Municipality | Burlington City |
| Unified School District | Burlington School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,702.00 (-37.65%) | $312,000 Land $113,800 Building $198,200 |
| 2024 | $7,541.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 237 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 23, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 237 James Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of Vermont |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV serves 42,000 people · EPA ID VT0005053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Antietam Cable Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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