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BANKER BILL BECK REAL ESTATE website Addison County is comprised of three moderate sized towns and a number of smaller rural communities. Middlebury is located halfway between Vermont’s two major cities, Burlington to the north and Rutland to the south. With a population of 8,000, Middlebury is the largest town and the hub of the county. It is also the home of prestigious Middlebury College, one of the nation’s first coed colleges (enrollment 2,350), the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, founded in 1926, and the world-acclaimed Middlebury Language School, thus rendering a strong influence on the area. CAMPUS MAP As with other college towns, cultural opportunities abound and are equal to those in many larger cities. Middlebury, with more than 300 buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is the typical, quaint New England town offering such interesting landmarks as the University of Vermont's Morgan Horse Farm, a national historic site. Middlebury offers Porter Hospital, an excellent 45 bed hospital with more doctors than beds, together with a new extended care facility. Burlington, with more urban amenities and a well served airport, lies 35 miles to the north. An international flavor can be obtained in Montreal, an easy 135 mile drive from Middlebury.
Middlebury also offers a wide variety of housing situations, from the elegant, older Colonials to the newer suburban developments. Price ranges for above average housing would be from $250,000 to $600,000, depending on style, quality, square footage and lot size. Square footage would range from approximately 1,300 to 5,000. Nice single family homes are available in the $200,000 to $300,000 range with square footage ranging from approximately 1,100 to 2,000. There are also a number of condominium units with the average sales price in the $150,000 to $695,000 range. In 2008 there were 71 sales in the MLS with an average sale price of $296,952. Vergennes is located on Otter Creek, the historic gateway to Lake Champlain, which was the earliest avenue of commerce in the State of Vermont. Vergennes also offers a wide variety of housing, from the unique architectural styles dating back to the early 1800’s to the modest suburban developments. With a population of 2,700, Vergennes is home to one of the largest employers in Addison County, B.F. Goodrich Aerospace. Originally the home of Vermont’s largest shipyards, Vergennes has traditionally been oriented toward Lake Champlain, first as a source of commerce and, more recently, for recreational facilities. Vergennes and the surrounding towns of northern Addison County offer easy access to the greater Burlington area and its more metropolitan influences. Generally the larger, more gracious homes are available for prices ranging from $250,000 to $600,000+ with square footage varying from 1,800 to 3,000. More modest housing is available from $120,000 to $175,000 with square footage from 1,000 to 1,600. Vergennes also offers condominium units with prices from $199,000-$220,000. In 2008 there were 25 residential sales in the MLS with an average sale price of $205,706. Bristol is a small, quaint New England village of
3,500 people at the base of the Green Mountains with its picturesque village green Surrounding these larger town are many rural villages with populations ranging from 400 to 1,500. Housing styles available are farmhouses, Colonials, and recently constructed ranches, capes and contemporaries. Prices will vary greatly for above average housing, from $150,000 to $800,000+, depending on a number of factors. In 2008 the average MLS sale price in Addison County was $260,649 and the median sale price was $221,000. Below are some links to a variety of sites which we thought would be helpful.... Coldwell Banker Bill Beck Real
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Starting from the shores of Lake
Champlain, one moves eastward through the open, fertile farmland of the Champlain Valley,
on to the foothills and eventually the peaks of the Green Mountains, where crystal clear
streams wind through predominantly wooded settings. This unique landscape provides an opportunity for a variety of lifestyles. 
The entire area is a nicely
balanced blend of light industry, farming and the influence of the college community.
Included in the industrial sector are such recognized national companies as
Goodrich Corp. and Cabot Cheese. Farming pursuits
are primarily dairy and orchards, with other activities being horses, sheep and crops.
accentuated by a
traditional bandstand. The area has historically been dependent on the lumbering industry
as its main economic base. With the abundant acreage of the