Williston Homes
The thriving town of Williston is located in Chittenden County, just a few miles east of Burlington, Vermont. With 7,650 residents registered at the 2000 Census, Williston is modest compared to many of it’s neighbors, but is one of the most rapidly growing towns in the state, a tribute to its vibrant local economy. Williston enjoys a diverse setting, from the business district on Williston Road and the retail center of Taft’s Corners to the quiet village on Route 2A and the hill and farm country beyond. With such multifaceted amenities, Williston has it all.
Education
Williston has a fine educational system with two schools, the Allen Brook Pre K-4 and the Williston Central School K-8. Williston's high school students attend the Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) in nearby Hinesburg. CVU is the second largest high school in Vermont, with about 1,400 students, and has a respectable academic reputation. In fact, in 2008, CVU had the second highest graduation rate of any public school in Chittenden County. In character with the strong sense of community typical of Vermont, students in CVU’s Presidential Honors Society and Key Club are encouraged to become involved in a wide array of community service opportunities. And as an added bonus, unique language courses, such as Greek, Latin and Chinese, are offered to students interested in broadening their linguistic expertise.
CVU is classified as a D-1 school in athletics, with a wide variety of traditional men’s and women’s sports, including many winter sports such as Alpine Skiing and the Snowboard Club. The CVU Redhawks are a highly competitive group, especially in soccer, where they have won an amazing six state championships since 2002! A relatively new addition to CVU's superb athletic program debuted in 2004 with the addition of a men’s football team, which currently competes in the D-2 class.
Williston residents are also within easy commuting distance of the University of Vermont (UVM), the Community College of Vermont (CCV), and Saint Michael's College. The Vermont Technical College, which offers degrees in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and many others, has campuses conveniently located in Tafts Corners.
Town Life and Activities
Williston offers a diverse array of activities suited for the whole family. For the outdoor enthusiast, the Allen Brook Nature Trail and the Mud Pond nature area offer opportunities for hiking and fishing, without the hassle of a long drive. There are also three public parks in town, Brennan Park, Rossignol Park, and Williston Community Park, offering amenities such as horseshoe pits, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and baseball fields. Williston Community Park also has two sand volleyball courts and a skating rink, and is connected to the village bike path. And of course, for those cold winter months, Williston is less than an hour's drive from many of the top ski resorts in the region.
The Parks and Recreation department offers programs for all ages, from pre-school to seniors. With summer day camps for children, golf lessons for adults, youth soccer leagues, and many, many more, in Williston there is an activity suited for everyone. The town also has the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, located in the village off of Route 2, which loans out books and videos, and offers a variety of community-centered programs, including the always popular Kid’s Knitting Club!
Business
Williston may be a quaint town, but in 2007 it lead the state of Vermont in retail sales! People from all over Chittenden county come to Williston to shop and dine at the retail center at Taft ‘s Corners, or to catch a movie at the modern Majestic 10 theater. The town has many major retail outlets like Best Buy, Walmart, and Toys "R" Us. There are plenty of great places to eat too, like the italian bistro Three Tomatoes and Texas Road House, serving classic American fare.
Williston is also conveniently located close to many of the largest employers in the region. UVM, Fletcher Allen Healthcare, IBM, GE Healthcare, and General Dynamics are all within fifteen minutes or less from Williston. Burlington, the largest city in the state, is only a few minutes drive down the road, allowing residents easy access to its multitude of businesses and employers.
Transportation
Williston is served by Routes 2 and 2A, and has it’s own exit off Interstate 89. CCTA (Chittenden County Transportation Authority) runs bus routes through Williston, connecting it to transportation hubs in Burlington and Essex. The Essex transportation terminal provides rail services by Amtrak, and the Burlington Greyhound terminal on Pine street provides bus services throughout New England. Williston is also only minutes away from the Burlington International Airport, which offers commercial flights on Continental, Delta, JetBlue, and others.
Williston has the distinction of being both a community-friendly small town and a hotbed for business opportunity. So whether you are looking for the perfect place to raise a family or the ideal location to begin or expand your business, Williston offers both in one of the most picturesque settings New England has to offer.
Beautiful custom craftsman style home by Jim Huntington. Top of the line custom features throughout, beautiful gourmet kitchen with custom cherry cabinets and Vermont green slate counters. Open floor plan, great room with stone fireplace, walls of glass and hardwood flooring. A master suite with custom tiled shower, jetted tub and fireplace. A bonus room, family room and one of the best mudrooms with cubbies and closet space. Finished lower level, wrap-around covered porches, a three-season porch with fireplace, beautiful stone gardens, landscaping and acreage. Tastefully decorated! Convenient location offering privacy. Permitted for 4 bedrooms.
Award-winning 4 bdrm Hubbard built home on 10+ lovely, private acres. Quality construction with beautiful finishes including Patagonia cherry and red oak floors, Birdseye maple columns and slate fireplace surround. Gorgeous new kitchen has VT green slate counters, custom red birch cabinets and high-end appliances. First floor master bedroom overlooks beautifully landscaped lot. Sunny, open floor plan with dining, living, family and mudroom on first floor. Three bedrooms, office, two full baths and large laundry/utility room upstairs. Beautiful heated utopia pool with pool house is landscaped and fenced. Oversized detached garage with room for expansion above. Full basement with finished family and rec rooms has storage and high ceilings. This completely private property is minutes to Williston and downtown Burlington, abuts 100+ acres of conserved town land. Snowshoe out your door!
One of a kind!! Private country setting yet virtually minutes to Willston/Taft Corners, 15 min to Downtown Burlington, 10 min to FAHC. This fabulous executive home sits high and has a superb view! 10’ first floor ceilings, Awesome great room with stone fireplace & walls of custom cherry built-in by (Tom Moore). Spacious kitchen is perfect for gathering or professional cooking. Hardwood throughout 1st floor, walkout basement with finished rec area. The location and setting is ideal.. serene, private views, small neighborhood of less then 10 families. A must see!!
Zoned for Industrial use. Currently a single family residence with guest cottage and detached 3 car garage. 2.39 acre lot with 322 feet of road frontage on U.S. Route 2 and 200 feet on Commerce Street. Many possibilities in this IZDW zoning district.
This award-winning home boasts outstanding views of Adirondack and Lake Champlain views! Enjoy grilling on your oversized, private porch that is 100% maintenance free all while taking in the beautiful sunsets. Two sitting rooms, a full finished basement, a 1200sf garage, custom stone work, Azek trim and a hint of copper make this a dream home. Custom blinds and draperies, granite counter tops, a see-thru fireplace wrapped in stone dress up the inside of this builder’s home!
This exquisitely finished Colonial in Williston’s convenient Golf Links is far from the typical neighborhood home. From glorious gardens in the private, park-like lot backing to common acreage, to oil-rubbed custom wood floors up and down, to the 23-foot long dining room designed for family feasts, this home re-defines neighborhood living. Gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, granite/woodblock island, and top-of-the-line appliances, opens through a breakfast bar to sundrenched morning room. ($25,000 AGA range is NOT included in sale.) Large yet cozy family room has wood-burning fireplace, custom window seat, built-ins, and access to the covered porch. A library-like den/office is on one side of the spacious foyer; formal fireplaced living room on the other. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two full baths. The garden-windowed lower level is fully finished w/family room, laundry & craft space, fantastic exercise & storage space and a cedar closet. Priced per recent (2011) appraisal
Enjoy peace, quiet and beautiful seasonal lake and mountain views from this spacious, sunny home with many contemporary architectural details throughout! Gorgeous hardwood floors, many recent improvements, sunken great room with cathedral ceiling, an abundance of windows, gas fireplace surrounded by custom built-ins and more! Spacious kitchen featuring skylights, a built-in desk and an oversized island plus upgraded appliances including Jenn Air cook top, new stainless French Door refrigerator (to be installed), and new stainless dishwasher. Dining room off of kitchen with atrium door to back patio overlooking woods. Family room with door to front deck with seasonal views. Tray ceiling, walk-in closet and private deluxe bath in master suite. Full basement provides plenty of storage plus 2 car garage. Beautiful landscaping and stone pathways surround this home on 1.62 acres with lots of privacy. Minutes to Village, Tafts Corners and I-89.
To-be-built Vermont energy efficient dormered Colonial on 2.82 acre lot is stylish and lifestyle friendly with front stoop, shutters and side lights on the front door. 3 bedrooms and approximately 2330 square feet. Kitchen with island opens into the large family room with slider to back deck. Formal dining room and foyer with hardwood floors. Great living room/study. Walkout basement. Tiled baths and laundry. Finished bonus room.
This to-be-built home is energy efficient on 2.99 acre lot. Stylish and lifestyle friendly, this home will delight you. Graceful federal style colonial with 10x5 foot entry porch. Great open floor plan with kitchen, island, nook and family room. Large dining room and front foyer. Oversized mudroom. 2nd floor with fantastic master with huge walk-in closet and bath. Bonus room completed for 4th bedroom. Garden window possible. Views to the East and wonderful towering pines. Minutes to the airport and I89. Equestrian friendly neighborhood with riding trails and nearby stables.
Well located in one of the best neighborhoods in Williston! This sunny and bright 4 bedroom home sits on a private lot surrounded by trees and has southern exposure. Very livable open floor plan and features a spacious master suite with cathedral ceilings. Modern amenities in kitchen include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, maple cabinets and maple flooring. 2nd floor laundry and office.Close to interstate, walking trails, golf course, schools and village. This home is waiting for you! Owner is licensed real estate agent for the State of Vermont.
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