An established suburban community on the North Shore
Situated on the North Shore, Centerville offers a residential enclave filled with stately houses and lush green spaces. “Centerville has a suburban feel with a larger inventory of homes,” says Marianne Round, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty with over 20 years of experience in the industry. The neighborhood sits in the northwestern corner of Beverly, a coastal city with a host of local amenities. “I’ve been singing the praises of Beverly for years,” Round says. “It’s the more affordable alternative to Cambridge and Somerville. It offers the convenience of a great downtown, popular music and theater venues, and beautiful beaches.” Centerville is about 4 miles from the action in downtown Beverly and just 3 miles from the sandy coastline along Beverly Harbor, and the neighborhood also offers easy access to Boston. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority offers train service into Boston, which is about a 25-mile drive away.
Rows of a variety of homes make up the landscape of Centerville.
Centerville's tranquil setting and spacious homes make it a desirable neighborhood in Beverly.
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Centerville offers traditional homes and half-acre lots
Most homes in Centerville were built around the mid-1900s, but some of the neighborhood’s original homes date back to the early 19th century. Homebuyers will find a mix of Colonial Revivals, sprawling ranch-style homes and stately Cape Cods. Spacious lots average just under half an acre, with some properties offering over an acre. Mature trees shade the flowering bushes that adorn many of the neighborhood’s manicured lawns. Home prices typically range from $650,000 for smaller ranch-style homes to $1.5 million for larger Colonial Revival estates. The Thaxton Heights subdivision offers a mix of established homes and newer construction, with New Traditional homes built in the early 2020s selling for upwards of $1.4 million. Limited inventory and a low turnover rate combine to create a competitive housing market in Centerville, with houses selling after just a month on average.
Larger Colonial Revivals make up most of the Centerville neighborhood.
Sprawling ranch-style homes are found on the sunny streets of Centerville.
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Handicap-accessible playground and sports courts at Pete’s Park
Once the summer home of American author and editor Ellery Sedgwick, Long Hill now serves as a public estate in the heart of Centerville. The Federal-style mansion features a music room, library and gift shop where visitors can stop to learn about the property’s rich history. A network of trails connects the main house to several lush gardens, and the property is open seasonally from April to October. The Beverly Little League hosts practices and games at the neighborhood’s Harry Ball Field complex, while the Alt Reservation hiking area offers nearly two miles of nature trails that weave past Beaver Pond. A bit further south, Pete’s Park offers an all-inclusive green space designed in adherence to the ADA’s standards for accessible design. The park was renamed in honor of Pete Frates, a college baseball player and prominent activist for ALS who is best known for co-founding the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Frates grew up playing at the same park, which has since been renamed in his honor and transformed into an accessible space with a basketball court, a tennis court and a playground.
Centerville is about 3 miles inland from Beverly Harbor, where miles of sandy beaches are open to the public. Local favorites include Dane Street Beach and David S. Lynch Memorial Park, which also offers a rose garden and splash pad. In downtown Beverly, boaters can join the Jubilee Yacht Club or rent slips from the Beverly Port Marina.
The heart of Centerville is the Long Hill estate with magnificent gardens and paths.
Stop by the lighthouse shaped library for a book at Pete's Park.
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Beverly High School follows a 1-to-1 technology initiative
Centerville is served by Beverly Public Schools. Students can begin their education at Centerville Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through fourth grade and earns an A-minus from Niche. Beverly Middle School covers fifth through eighth grade and because the school opened its doors in 2018, it’s not yet ranked by Niche. At the B-rated Beverly High School, teens can earn college credit through Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses. The high school follows a 1-to-1 technology initiative that gives each student a MacBook to utilize as their own personal learning device. “Beverly also has well-regarded private schools and colleges,” Round says. Nearby private school options include the Academy at Penguin Hall, which Niche ranks as the seventh-best all-girls high school in Massachusetts. The neighborhood is about a mile from Gordon College, while Endicott College and Montserrat College of Art are less than 3 miles away.
Centerville School is located in the Centerville section of Beverly.
Beverly High School is rated above average among other high schools in the state.
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Local events include Halloween on the Hill
Each fall, Halloween on the Hill brings a month of spooky festivities to Long Hill. The historic grounds are transformed with dazzling lights, decorations and over 1,5000 jack-o’-lanterns that line its trails. Visitors can enjoy apple cider, donuts and mulled wine while exploring the estate. Long Hill also hosts year-round programming for all ages, including educational workshops and afternoon teas.
Families enjoy the many photo ops at Halloween on the Hill in Centerville.
The haunted pirate ship is a big hit at this year's Halloween on the Hill in Centerville.
Families enjoy the many photo ops at Halloween on the Hill in Centerville.
Mom Ball is played at Harry Ball Field every September.
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Access to Massachusetts Route 128 and the MBTA Commuter Rail system
The neighborhood is largely car-dependent, and Massachusetts Route 128 runs along its southern edge. Route 128 eventually runs concurrently with Interstate 95 and provides access to major north-south thoroughfares such as U.S. Route 1. Boston is about a 25-mile drive away via Route 128 and US 1, while Boston Logan International Airport is a 23-mile drive away. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates several commuter rail stations in Beverly, with the North Beverly Station about 3 miles east of Centerville. The Newburyport/Rockport Line serves the station and connects commuters to Boston in about 50 minutes. Centerville is about 3 miles from Beverly Hospital, which the American College of Surgeons accredits as a Level III Trauma Center.
Boutiques, restaurants and theaters in downtown Beverly
Shopping, entertainment and dining are about 4 miles away in downtown Beverly. Vibrant storefronts line the commercial corridors of Rantoul Street and Cabot Street, where local favorites include Copper Dog Books and The Cabot, a 20th-century theater hosting comedy shows, concerts and film screenings. The dining scene ranges from casual spots like the Super Sub Shop to waterfront restaurants such as Mission Boathouse, which serves New England classics like clam chowder and fresh lobster rolls. Centerville is about 3 miles from the North Shore Music Theatre, which attracts over 250,000 annual visitors with its musicals, concerts and family-friendly shows. The North Shore Crossing shopping center is just across the street and includes Whole Foods.
Centerville's book enthusiast love the variety at Copper Dog on nearby Cabot Street.
Delicious food and a stunning harbor view is why Mission Boat house near Centerville is popular.
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Parks in this Area
Independence Park
Trails
River
Harry Ball Field
Baseball/Softball
Parking Lot
Cahill Castle Park
Pete's Park
Dane Street Beach Playground
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
36 min drive
Centerville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Centerville, Beverly sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Centerville, Beverly over the last 12 months is $850,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Discover modern living in this stunning 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome nestled in the sought after Centerville neighborhood of Beverly. Thoughtfully designed with contemporary finishes, this home offers a spacious and open floor plan. This home is ideally located near Route 128 for easy commuting, as well as parks, schools, and local amenities. Experience the perfect combination of comfort, style,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,369
Median Age
45
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$149,626
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,146
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
60.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.7%
% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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