Downtown Beverly
Suburban Neighborhood in Beverly, Massachusetts
Essex County 01915
Annual events like LobsterFest and Harborfest in Lynch Park
The city hosts a wide array of annual events throughout the year. One of the most popular gatherings, Beverly Homecoming, is a 55-year-old tradition that takes place in Lynch Park. The event, which happens in August, offers fireworks, live music, lawn games and LobsterFest, where residents can enjoy traditional boiled lobster and lobster rolls. Harborfest takes place in September at Lynch Park with live music, a local beer garden and food from local restaurants. Arts Fest is held on Cabot St in June and gives access to over 125 juried fine artists, local food vendors and kids’ activities. Two downtown block parties in the summer and fall offer live music and local eats on the streets. There are also holiday events like Downtown Trick or Treat and the Beverly Holiday Parade.
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Recreation and history at Lynch Park
The city's landscape goes from the urban setting of downtown to the rural atmosphere of the Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing areas. Along the seaside, Lynch Park includes beaches, a splash pad, concession stand and a rose garden and carriage house that are available to rent for weddings and other events. The carriage house, also called "Stetson Cottage," carries its own interesting background as the summer home for John Stetson, who created the Stetson Hat Co. President William Taft also spent a couple summers there during his presidency in the early 1900s.Sandy Point, one of the more popular public beaches in the city, has park benches to sit on and watch the sunset. Brackenbury Beach sits between two private beaches and lays claim to magnetic black sand. For those looking to escape the summer heat or frigid winters, Downtown Beverly has the recently renovated Cabot theater, which hosts concerts, stage plays and film screenings. “It’s become a centerpiece of downtown,” says Brown. “It’s a popular place for community gatherings too.” There’s also the Greater Beverly YMCA with an indoor and outdoor pool, sports courts and a gym.
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Shopping and dining on Cabot and Rantoul streets
Downtown’s main draw is the abundance of local businesses, including Gloria Food Store, a family-owned deli; Bonny Breads, a popular bakery; and Ward’s Florist, which has been making planter baskets for over 50 years. There are also sit-down restaurants like Anchor Pub & Grille for burgers and drinks and Anmol for traditional Indian dishes. “Cabot Street and Rantoul Street are the busiest areas downtown,” says David Brown, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, who’s been selling homes here for nearly a decade. “They run parallel to each other as well, which is very convenient.” There’s also a Stop & Shop, CVS and Walgreens.
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Older homes and condos in Downtown Beverly
The houses downtown tend to be older colonial or Cape Cod styles. Some homes remain as single-family residences, but many have been divided into apartments and condominiums. The housing market is competitive, with homes usually selling after two weeks on the market. Prices range from $250,000 to $500,000 for condos and $400,000 to $700,000 for single-family homes.
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Ice hockey and sailing at Beverly High
Students may start at Cove Elementary, which earns a B-plus rating from Niche, for kindergarten through fourth grade, before transitioning to Beverly Middle, unrated by Niche, for fifth through eighth grade. They may then attend Beverly High, which gets a B rating and offers athletics programs like ice hockey in the winter and sailing in the spring.
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Options for public transit and car travel
Beverly residents have access to commuting options including rail stations, bus routes, a regional airport and easy access to Route 128. “We have a lot of commuters going to Boston for work,” says Woods. “From every part of the city, you can easily get to one of the five train stations.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julie Tsakirgis
Julie Tsakirgis
RE/MAX Property Shoppe, Inc.
(781) 776-5137
134 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Beverly
$378K - $630K Price Range
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George Needham
George Needham
GLN & Company, LLC
(978) 736-2304
28 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Beverly
$619,000 Price
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Tracey Hutchinson
Tracey Hutchinson
Churchill Properties
(351) 444-5424
83 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Beverly
$450K - $481K Price Range
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Mia Cameron
Mia Cameron
Fort Hill Brokerage Group
(857) 399-8922
28 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Beverly
$600,000 Price
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Virginia Todd
Virginia Todd
Responds QuicklyLeading Edge Real Estate
(857) 323-6892
75 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Beverly
$700,000 Price
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Deborah Evans
Deborah Evans
J. Barrett & Company
(351) 215-0813
113 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Beverly
$420K - $964K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
David S. Lynch Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Beverly Common
- Trails
Hurd Stadium
- Football
- Soccer
Balch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Innocenti Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Skateboard
Cooney Athletic Field
- Baseball/Softball
Gillis Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- River
Independence Park
- Trails
- River
Holcroft Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
30 min drive
Train
Beverly Depot
Bus
Cabot St & Pickett St
Bus
Cabot St - Ellis Square Ymca
Bus
46 Cabot St
Bus
Rantoul St & Edwards St
Bus
Elliott St & Cabot St
Bus
Commuter Rail Station - Beverly
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Beverly | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Beverly Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Beverly, Beverly sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Beverly, Beverly over the last 12 months is $585,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$584,900
Median Sale Price
$585,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$692,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$710,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$475,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$460
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,090
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,866
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,610
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,113
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
747
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jun 1912 - 1:30pm
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Thursday, Jun 195:30 - 7pm
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Saturday, Jun 212 - 4pm
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,925
Median Age
39
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,467
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,478
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
44.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.9%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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