Ward Hill
Neighborhood in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Essex County 01835
Homes east of Main Street with low property tax
Most homes in Ward Hill sit east of South Main Street on grassy lots away from the neighborhood’s industrial parks. Colonial Revivals, American Foursquares and ranch-style homes are common and were mostly built in the late 1970s to early ‘80s. Prices can range from about $550,000 to $620,000. Condos and townhouses are also available, typically costing about $340,000 to $620,000. “There’s a low property tax in town,” Marcus says. “It makes housing very affordable for a lot of people who get priced out of other towns.”Indoor recreation centers and hiking by the Merrimack River
Ward Hill offers a few indoor recreational facilities, like the Paul T. Gilmartin Memorial Arena, an ice rink that hosts public skating, hockey leagues and events such as the Boston Bruins Holiday Tournament. The competition is for the facility’s youngest players and includes a visit from Blade, the Bruins’ mascot. Nearby, Cedardale Health & Fitness is a membership-based recreation center with numerous athletic courts, a large gym and an indoor and outdoor pool, which includes a sprayground for children. For outdoor adventure, residents can head to the Merrimack River, where shoreside trails weave along the water. Baypoint Riverfront is a scenic and secluded park in an otherwise developed area. Here, visitors may catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or cast their lines into the water when the weather is warm.Local eats, industrial presence and Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
There’s a BJ’s Wholesale Club on Shelley Road. Also in the neighborhood, residents will find restaurants like Duffy’s Diner, which serves large portions of classic breakfast favorites and lunchtime wraps, sandwiches and salads. Across the street, Bake’n Joy sells morning pastries like muffins, banana breads and coffee cakes, as well as treats like cupcakes and brownies. Just over the Merrimack in the Westgate Market Place shopping center, residents can grocery shop at Market Basket or visit big-box stores like Marshalls and Burlington. More shopping and dining options are closer to the town center, from antique stores like Evens and Oddities to restaurants like Keon’s, which serves seafood and meat alongside wine pairings. “Keon’s has been a mainstay in Haverhill,” Marcus says. “They have high-quality food and a creative menu.”Ward Hill's large industrial presence is mainly around Ward Hill and Industrial avenues, where distributing, manufacturing and other facilities occupy various business parks. Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is also in this area. The hospital has a long-term acute care facility, inpatient acute rehab facility and transitional care unit.35 miles to Boston
U.S. Interstate 495 runs through the community, forming a partial beltway around Boston, which is about 35 miles southeast of Ward Hill. Massachusetts state Route 125, or South Main Street, is Haverhill’s main thoroughfare, leading across the river to the town center about 3 miles away. The Haverhill train station is also near the center of town, offering Amtrak’s Downeaster service, which runs five daily round-trip trains from Boston to Brunswick, Maine, as well as a Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter line to the state capital. For air travel, Boston Logan International Airport is about 40 miles south.From Hunking School to Haverhill High
Haverhill Public Schools serves Ward Hill. For kindergarten through eighth grade, students can attend Hunking School, which gets a C-plus from Niche. Then, they can attend Haverhill High, which earns a B-minus and offers a program that allows students to take courses at Northern Essex Community College and earn collegiate credit before graduating high school.
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Adreanna DeMarino
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicholas Silvestri
Nicholas Silvestri
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Evolution
(781) 905-8104
48 Total Sales
2 in Ward Hill
$405K - $580K Price Range
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Ana Picanco Linnehan
Ana Picanco Linnehan
eXp Realty
(351) 215-0595
34 Total Sales
2 in Ward Hill
$413K - $540K Price Range
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Kelly Espinola
Kelly Espinola
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
(351) 215-0914
158 Total Sales
1 in Ward Hill
$525,000 Price
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Jim Serino
Jim Serino
Coldwell Banker Realty
(833) 657-4492
76 Total Sales
1 in Ward Hill
$459,900 Price
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Michelle Lopilato
Michelle Lopilato
Jill & Co. Realty Group - Real Broker NH, LLC
(978) 645-4625
17 Total Sales
1 in Ward Hill
$430,000 Price
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Michal Wisniewski
Michal Wisniewski
Responds QuicklyRealty One Group Next Level
(855) 648-4395
33 Total Sales
2 in Ward Hill
$341K - $365K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Ward Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ward Hill, Haverhill sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ward Hill, Haverhill over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$404,495
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$570,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$400,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$401,600
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
726
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,782
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,955
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,424
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,585 - $3,379 per month
- The James Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 766+ Sq Ft
- 895 Boston Rd
- Haverhill, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,162
Median Age
41
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,721
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,337
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
80.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 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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Broad Hill
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