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Centrally located living near downtown Haverhill
Lower Acres is a centrally located community in historic Haverhill, Massachusetts, about 26 miles north of Boston. Many in this renter-heavy neighborhood start and end their days in longstanding condominium buildings and townhouses. Others make themselves at home in single-family houses with classic 1800s and 1900s designs. Regardless, every Lower Acres household is within blocks of entertainment options, commuter routes and other amenities.
Many multi-family homes in Lower Avenues are over 100 years old.
Some Lower Avenues homes date to the 1800s.
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A few blocks from popular downtown businesses
Lower Acres offers convenient proximity to several downtown Haverhill hotspots while avoiding a highly urban environment. Some locals can take sidewalks down central corridors like Nichols and White streets to popular dining, shopping and entertainment destinations. “My favorite coffee shop is Battle Grounds, right in the heart of downtown,” says Realtor and YouTuber Chris Blauvelt of William Raveis Real Estate. “You have a brewery called The Tap Brewing Company, with great beer and food. The Hidden Pig has sandwiches and burgers. There’s a new Italian restaurant called BOSA with views of the Merrimack River.” A few independent businesses operate within Lower Acres, including Mother Cluckers, a restaurant known for fried buttermilk chicken. Service providers like Advance Auto Parts have locations in the neighborhood, while groceries are available just down Main Street at Market Basket.
Lower Avenues residents get their day started at nearby Battle Grounds.
Nearby Battle Grounds has the perfect blend to keep Lower Avenues customers coming back daily.
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Conveniently located for Boston commuters
Lower Acres locals have less than a 2-mile drive north or west to Interstate 495, a prominent Boston-area beltway. Drivers have about a 35-mile trip to the city via I-495 and Interstate 93. Haverhill Station presents an alternative for commuters, offering roughly 70-minute train rides that skip rush-hour traffic. This terminus on the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s Haverhill Line is within walking distance of many Lower Acres homes. “Most people who live in Haverhill either work from home or commute,” says Realtor and YouTuber Joe Luciano of RE/MAX Bentley’s. “I don’t think as many people work there that live there. My sister lives in Haverhill, and she commutes to Boston.”
From one-bedroom condos to five-bedroom Queen Annes
“The neighborhood is very multi-family-heavy,” Blauvelt says. Many Lower Acres residents live in condominiums, townhouses and duplexes contained in Victorian- and Colonial-style buildings from the 1800s and the 1900s. Some townhouses from the 1980s and other recent decades also appear. Attached homes and multi-family properties can range from $250,000 to $525,000. Meanwhile, single-family homes feature New Empire, American Foursquare, Queen Anne and Colonial-style architecture. Turnkey detached houses start at around $375,000 and can go for as high as $650,000.
Various housing styles appear in Lower Avenues.
Duplexes appear frequently in Lower Avenues.
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All-ages indoor and outdoor recreation
The Haverhill YMCA opened in Lower Acres’ southeast corner in 2006. Members of all ages can work up a sweat on its basketball courts, in the indoor pool and during group fitness classes. The organization also offers childcare services and an early learning center. Across the street, G.A.R. Park offers a small green space with a fenced-in playground, tree-shaded benches and commemorative displays, including a Korean War memorial.
Lower Avenues gym enthusiasts push themselves to new heights at nearby Choice Fitness.
Haverhill Country Club stands out as one of the most beautiful golf courses near Lower Avenues.
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Three public schools within about 1 mile
Most Lower Acres students attend Pentucket Lake Elementary School and John G. Whittier Middle School. They’re less than 1 mile north on adjacent campuses and have C-plus grades overall from Niche. Haverhill High School, rated a B-minus, is a similar distance to the west. Haverhill High’s nearly 2,000 students can learn in-depth about the language, auditory and visual arts in its Classical Academy.
Pentucket Lake Elementary School serves the city of Haverhill Massachusetts.
Whittier Middle School serves fifth through eighth graders in Haverhill MA..
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Safety info worth considering in Lower Acres
CAP Index gives Lower Acres a 7 out of 10 Crime Score, meaning it’s at nearly twice the risk of criminal activity as the national average. Violent crimes with higher scores include sexual assault, robbery and assault with a weapon, rated 9, 8 and 7, respectively. Motor vehicle theft — rated 8 out of 10 — is the most likely property crime. These estimates are roughly on par with nearby Haverhill neighborhoods like Highlands and downtown.
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Crime and Safety
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Lower Acres
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lower Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Acres, Haverhill sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Acres, Haverhill over the last 12 months is $412,500, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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