The Meadow Neighborhood - Montpelier, VT Real Estate
The Meadow
One of the most desirable neighborhoods in Montpelier is The Meadow. (Sometimes people call it The Meadows, plural, which is also fine!) Roughly speaking, it’s the neighborhood just north of downtown. Summer Street, Winter Street, Spring Street, Pearl Street, Vine Street, and the part of Elm Street closest to downtown would all be considered The Meadow. And no, you’re not the only person who has wondered why there’s no Fall Street or Autumn Street.
The Meadow is right next to downtown, and it’s mostly level. It’s not uncommon to see kids riding bikes or playing in the streets, and in yards. It is one of the most popular neighborhoods for trick or treating too–get ready to have some fun handing out candy!
Another reason The Meadow neighborhood is desirable is that the houses in the neighborhood just feel…nice. Most of the buildings are single family homes, and most are owner occupied. They were built over time, but it’s safe to say that most of the homes were built before 1900. A quick scan of the Montpelier town records shows that a lot of the homes were built between 1850 and 1900.
For homes to be 150 years old (or older) and still be in good condition suggests that these homes were built well and have been taken care of over the years.. That’s another reason that people like The Meadow neighborhood. There’s this cool New England residential vibe, with quality homes, on quiet streets.
Homes In Montpelier, Vermont's The Meadow
A typical home in The Meadow has more than 2000 sf, 3-4 bedrooms, and 2-3 bathrooms. Many of the homes, though, are substantially larger. There are some wonderful homes that have 3000+ square feet. They’re old homes, and they’ve been renovated or “reorganized” as tastes and preferences have changed. “Character” is a word that is often used in describing homes in Montpelier’s Meadow. Over the decades, people have, for example, added bathrooms or changed the location of stairs. Sometimes the layouts can feel a little unusual at first. Generally, just at first.
Front porches are common and WONDERFUL not only because they’re beautiful and in keeping with the architectural feeling of the neighborhood, but also because they’re great for meeting your neighbors, and building a sense of community.
Average Sale Prices In The Meadow
Average sale prices in The Meadow are higher than in Montpelier as a whole. Recent sales data shows that, on average, homes in The Meadow sell for 130% of the average sale price of Montpelier overall. Meaning, if the average sale price in Montpelier is $500,000, then the average sale price of homes in The Meadow is likely going to be closer to $650,000.
Looking for some quick groceries, and don’t want to go all the way into town? Pop into Meadow Mart. They have everything from basics to surprisingly elegant goods, plus Vermont beer, and creemees.
The Meadow is convenient to Union Elementary School and Main Street Middle School, both highly regarded. If you want to know what’s cool, just be out and about on errands before or after school–so many kids walk or ride bikes that you’ll quickly find out whether those shorts are in.
Talking with people who live in The Meadow, another thing they really like is that they don’t have to drive into town for shopping, cafes, or restaurants. Maybe your household goes down to one car? Maybe you just drive a lot less. There are some real advantages and conveniences to being so close to town.
The Meadow borders Montpelier’s beloved Hubbard Park. It’s accessible by car, bike, or on foot, from several points within Montpelier. Including access from Winter Street and Spring Street. Hubbard Park has trails, a dog park, a sledding hill, pavilions, and of course the Tower. It’s a favorite place for locals and visitors, and for those who call The Meadow neighborhood home, it could be literally in your backyard. The Enchanted Forest and All Species Day call Hubbard Park home, and it’s just a real community jewel.