Ballardvale
Suburban Neighborhood in Andover, Massachusetts
Essex County 01810
From mill worker residences to historic homes
The residential streets in Ballardvale are tree-lined and meandering, often ending in cul-de-sacs, with housing styles commonly falling between Colonial Revival, Cape Cods and split-level inspired homes. While it’s possible to find a home built within the last few years, most homes are older or historic, with many dating back to the 1800s. “Some of the houses were originally constructed for mill workers but have now been remodeled and refurbished into a number of single-family homes or townhouses,” Cyrier says. Prices commonly range from around $550,000 to $1.4 million, with some larger Colonial Revival homes climbing to over $2 million. The neighborhood also has a CAP Index crime score of 1/10, much lower than the national average of 4/10.
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White squirrels along the trails
Ballardvale Park is a focal point for many residents. It offers a sizable playground, a basketball court and a baseball field where the local Little League holds practices and games. “It has just a phenomenal playground so close to many homes,” says Cyrier. Pole Hill Reservation or Vale Reservation are local parks where residents can canoe along the Shawsheen River, hike miles of nature paths, and even catch glimpses of Ballardvale’s white squirrels. Although they’re common in Ballardvale, these squirrels carry recessive leucistic genes that make them rare in other parts of the country.
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Global scholars with Andover public schools
Students can attend South Elementary School, West Middle School, a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, and Andover High School. All three schools receive A ratings on Niche, and the high school offers a Global Pathways Scholar Program where students study a world language like Spanish, French, Chinese or Latin over a period of three years, building a global portfolio involving an immersive experience and a Capstone research project along the way.
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Ballardvale Day and tree lightings
To honor the neighborhood's historic nature, the community comes together in October to celebrate Ballardvale Day, which includes historic walking tours, fishing exhibits and bouncy houses. In the winter, the community heads to Faith Lutheran Church for a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and caroling concert, filling the cold winter air with holiday songs and the warm twinkling glow of Christmas tree lights.
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Local commuter rails and Interstate 93
Even with Ballardvale's historic nature, it is always close to modern amenities. The neighborhood is just off Interstate 93 and State Route 125, making the 22-mile commute to Boston a 30-minute drive away. Those who wish to skip the roads can take the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter rail from the Ballardvale station in the center of the neighborhood. “There are plenty of parking spaces for the stop, and it goes right to North Station, so it is great if you are going to a Celtics game or anything at TD Garden,” Cyrier says. The area is also quite walkable, with residents walking and biking to grab a slice of pizza or head to the park. Boston Logan International Airport is 24 miles to the south, and Andover Medical Center is 2.7 miles to the north.Spinners Pizza and downtown Andover options
As the only restaurant in Ballardvale, the family-owned Spinners Pizza Parlor has been the go-to spot for locals to grab a pizza, sub or chicken wings for decades. Cyrier also says locals can head the mile and a half to get to downtown Andover for additional dining options, like Casa Blanca. This Mexican restaurant is known for serving classic dishes in a homey atmosphere. Locals can pick up daily essentials at Sunday’s General Store in Ballardvale or drive to downtown Andover to get groceries at Whole Foods or Stop & Shop.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Dimbat
Kelly Dimbat
Responds QuicklyLamacchia Realty, Inc.
(781) 557-4147
136 Total Sales
1 in Ballardvale
$447,000 Price
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Jackie Pitts
Jackie Pitts
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
(781) 746-7249
69 Total Sales
1 in Ballardvale
$700,000 Price
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Marina Tramontozzi
Marina Tramontozzi
Responds QuicklyTrue North Realty
(781) 746-8510
115 Total Sales
2 in Ballardvale
$493K - $586K Price Range
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Krystal Solimine
Krystal Solimine
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Partners
(351) 208-1806
65 Total Sales
1 in Ballardvale
$1,200,000 Price
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Jyoti Justin
Jyoti Justin
Responds QuicklyLeading Edge Real Estate
(781) 746-8431
77 Total Sales
1 in Ballardvale
$1,530,100 Price
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Carla Burns
Carla Burns
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
(978) 689-2112
90 Total Sales
7 in Ballardvale
$560K - $1.2M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Livingston Street Park
Ballardvale Park
Baker Meadow Reservation
Andover Center Playground
Pomps Park
Indian Ridge Playground
Vale Reservation
Pole Hill Reservation
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
35 min drive
Train
Ballardvale
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ballardvale | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ballardvale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ballardvale, Andover sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ballardvale, Andover over the last 12 months is $918,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$875,000
Median Sale Price
$918,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$958,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$790,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$635,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$375
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
675
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,617
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,470
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,490
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
779
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
26,571
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,363
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$184,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$205,258
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
77.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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