Highlands
Suburban Neighborhood in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Essex County 01830
From 1700s homes to newer multifamily builds
Highlands has perhaps Haverhill’s most architecturally diverse collection of residences. A few date back as far as the 1700s, and some were built in recent years. Second Empire, Queen Anne, Dutch Colonial, Federal and American Foursquare designs line the neighborhood’s oak-shaded sidewalks. “You have a lot of massive, beautiful Victorian homes built in the 1800s and 1900s, which are usually well-maintained by their owners,” says Realtor Chris Blauvelt of William Raveis Real Estate. Some single-family homes have sold between $550,000 and $900,000 in recent years. “You have more multifamilies than single families in that part of Haverhill,” Blauvelt says. There are condos in converted Victorian-era homes and a few in post-2000 complexes. Units may sell from $200,000 to $400,000, while entire multifamily buildings tend to list from $750,000 to $1.1 million. The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index crime score of 7 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. This is due, in part, to higher-than-average scores for violent crimes.
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"You almost forget you're in Haverhill"
Gale Park occupies a triangular, nearly 1-acre block in the neighborhood’s northern tip. It houses the only public fountain in Haverhill, as well as shaded benches overlooking the park’s statues. Lake Saltonstall, or as locals refer to it, Plug Pond, is the community’s largest recreation area. This park’s public beach offers swimming access, and wooded trails surround the lake, connecting hikers to the 700-acre Winnekenni Park Conservation Area. The conservation area is a popular place for mountain biking, boating and taking pictures by the historic Winnekenni Castle. “You almost forget you’re in Haverhill when you’re there,” says RE/MAX Bentley’s Realtor and Essex County expert Joe Luciano. The Haverhill Public Library is just south along Main Street, and it has a full calendar of events, including teen arts and crafts, children's story times and family movie nights.
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Haverhill High readies students for biomedicine and other careers
Children in Highlands are zoned for the Haverhill Public Schools district, which receives a C-plus Niche rating. Golden Hill Elementary earns a C-plus rating and Dr. Paul Nettle Middle gets a C. Both schools are less than 1 mile east of most Highlands homes. Haverhill High School receives a B-minus, and it offers career pathways to students interested in biomedicine, information technology and other trades.
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River Ruckus and other city events
Many of Haverhill’s events take place in Riverfront Park, which rests at the edge of the Merrimack River, about 1 mile southeast of Highlands. There is a fireworks show to celebrate the Fourth of July, and before Christmas, there is a holiday stroll where residents sing carols through downtown. In September, there is a day-long music festival called River Ruckus. It kicks off with a car show, and after the sun sets, people gather to watch fireworks over the river.Close to the Haverhill train station
Highlands is less than 1 mile from downtown Haverhill, which has a train station with both Amtrak and Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter rail service. It’s the starting point of the MBTA’s Haverhill Line, and trains usually make their way into Boston in just over an hour. Residents who prefer to drive can take Main Street to connect with Interstate 495. It’s around a 35-mile trip to downtown Boston or to the Boston Logan International Airport. Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is also about 30 miles northeast, with more employment opportunities and the Portsmouth International Airport. Residents can find emergency medical care at the Holy Family Hospital, a little over 2 miles away.
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Long-standing Mediterranean Pizza & Subs
Sidewalks lead to a few nearby businesses. Mediterranean Pizza & Subs Restaurant has called Highlands home since 1969, serving Italian and Greek staples in a laid-back environment. There’s a CVS along Main Street, and a Market Basket supermarket just south of the neighborhood. Some of downtown Haverhill’s most popular restaurants —including A-1 Deli, a downhome American-style café — are within blocks. Many Haverhill residents do the bulk of their shopping 3 miles north, in New Hampshire, where there are big-box stores and tax-free shopping.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Janine Callahan
Janine Callahan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Haverhill
(978) 945-9594
24 Total Sales
1 in Highlands
$506,000 Price
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David Brown
David Brown
Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
(339) 666-1240
59 Total Sales
1 in Highlands
$560,000 Price
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Sherry Venezia
Sherry Venezia
Responds QuicklyReal Homes Realty
(351) 208-9957
54 Total Sales
1 in Highlands
$245,000 Price
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Michael Joy
Michael Joy
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Haverhill
(351) 222-2339
76 Total Sales
2 in Highlands
$380K - $455K Price Range
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The Reference Group
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The Reference Group
Responds QuicklyReference Real Estate
(351) 666-4678
268 Total Sales
1 in Highlands
$251,000 Price
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Gina Thibeault
Gina Thibeault
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Evolution
(781) 912-3340
58 Total Sales
1 in Highlands
$325,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Swasey Field Park
Alfred DiBartilomeo Memorial Park
- Fishing
- Lake
Veasey Memorial Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Merrimack River Park
Winnekenni Park
Boxford Town Forest
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Hiking
Plug Pond Recreation Area
Gale Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Highlands | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highlands, Haverhill sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlands, Haverhill over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,950
Median Sale Price
$380,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$620,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$334,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$369,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
351
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1900
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,527
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,714
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,126
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
772
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
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
1,959
Median Age
41
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,143
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,875
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 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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