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Starter homes and spacious builds in Bradford
Suburban homes line quiet subdivisions in Haverhill's Salem Street neighborhood. Located in the Bradford area on the south side of town and bordering the Merrimack River, Salem Street is home to sought-after recreational facilities like the Bradford Swim Club, Bradford Country Club and Ski Bradford, while still commutable to Boston in under an hour. Salem Street is home to smaller, starter homes as well as more spacious builds. "It's a mix of people who have been there a long time and younger 30-somethings moving there and forming their households," says Mark Dickinson, Realtor at Realty One Group Nest. "It's one of the most affordable options, and once they get there, they see how much it has to offer."
Salem Street offers a very quiet lifestyle and a lot of nature to enjoy during the warmer days.
Homes in Salem Street vary in size, price and style.
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Newer and older subdivisions with a range of single-family styles
Homes sit on half-acre to three-quarter-acre lots along quiet streets with cul-de-sacs. Ranches, bi-levels and contemporary homes are among the single-family styles built throughout the 20th century until today. Subdivisions in the area feature unique styles and character; for instance, Persimmon Wood along Orchard Hill Road has Colonial Revival homes built in the 1990s. Homes in the neighborhood have a median price of $640,000, with properties usually selling for between $550,000 and $750,000.
Salem Street homes include single family colonial revivals in private roads.
Cape Cod style homes with attached garages are common to see in Salem Street.
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Restaurants overlooking the Merrimack River
Salem Street is primarily residential, but there is a selection of local and chain shopping and dining nearby. Roma Restaurant serves drinks and Mediterranean cuisine in its venue with views of the Merrimack River and downtown Haverhill across the way. Main Street has more casual venues just outside the neighborhood, including Heav'nly Donuts and chains like Dunkin'. From Main Street, drivers can also cross north over the water on Basiliere Bridge to check out restaurants, pubs and cafes along Merrimack Street. "There are newer restaurants that overlook the water on both sides of the river," Dickinson says. For groceries, BJ's Wholesale Club is 5 miles west, and Market Basket is 3 miles northwest.
Roma Restaurant in Salem Street offers Italian Cuisine and a bar.
The Time Machine is a unique gift shop with goodies from different eras and cool photo opts near Salem Street.
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Outdoor fun on the river and more year-round recreation
The Merrimack River is the heart of recreation in Haverhill. Several nearby parks, including Riverside Park and Washington Landing Park, have waterfront trails and playgrounds. Crescent Yacht Club and Marianna's Marina are among the boating venues in Haverhill, and the town's annual River Ruckus in September celebrates the community with live music and a fireworks display over the water. Salem Street is at the center of even more year-round recreation options. Bradford Swim Club, a members-only pool and splash park, is located in the neighborhood. The club also hosts a swim team and events like live music beside the water. Members of the Bradford Country Club have access to the 18-hole course and clubhouse, which can be rented for private events. During the winter months, Ski Bradford immediately borders the neighborhood on the south and has snowboarding and skiing during the night and day.
Bailey Reservation offers walking trails in the neighborhood of Salem Street.
Enjoy kayaking at Veasey Memorial Park in Salem Street.
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Neighborhood students attend Haverhill Public Schools
Neighborhood students are zoned to attend the Caleb Dustin Hunking School for kindergarten through eighth grade and Haverhill High School through 12th grade. The schools earn C-plus and B-minus grades from Niche, respectively. The Hunking School opened its new, nearly $62 million, building in 2017. The campus has modern facilities including a media center, auditorium and iClassroom space with educational technology.
Haverhill High School serves the town of Salem Street.
The Caleb Dustin Hunking School is affiliated with Haverhill Public Schools in Salem Street.
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Salem Street is within commuting distance of Boston
Salem Street is about 30 miles north of Boston's city center. "There are a lot of young people, 30-somethings, and they're commuting. The drive [to Boston] is about 50 minutes, but they have two commuter rail stops in Haverhill, so it's easy for that." Dickinson says. From Salem Street, the Bradford and Haverhill train stations are both less than 3 miles away, and drivers can take Interstate 95, 93 or 495 south into the city. Boston Logan International Airport is also about 30 miles south, and Holy Family Hospital is 3 miles north.
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Crime and Safety
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Salem Street
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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Salem Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Salem Street, Haverhill sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Salem Street, Haverhill over the last 12 months is $625,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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