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Quiet New England living near the Merrimack River
The Massachusetts neighborhood of West Parish sits sandwiched between the New Hampshire state line and the twisting banks of the Merrimack River. A rural, residential landscape that mostly branches off the intersections of Broadway and Lake Street, West Parish is bounded to the east by Interstate 495 and offers a balance between quiet New England living and proximity to both Haverhill and Boston. “It’s a little bit more densely residential,” says Vivien Marcus, a Realtor and broker associate with Keller Williams Realty. “It goes to the point of being completely rural, but there is easy access to the highway and Salem neighborhoods in New Hampshire for tax-free shopping. The draw is mostly the location and ease of getting into the neighborhood.”
Single-family homes with spacious lots in West Parish
Homes in West Parish tend to be located on Broadway or Lake Street, or on the streets radiating off the two main thoroughfares, and often have some breathing room thanks to spacious lawns. “It’s a little more rural, with larger houses on larger lots,” Marcus says. “There are many colonial-style and Cape Cods, kind of like most of New England, with center-hall entrances.” In addition to single-family residences, townhouses and condos are also folded into the West Parish landscape.
Most single-family homes in West Parish cost between $600,000 and $800,000, though some can be priced up to around $1 million. Townhouses often sell for $400,000 to $500,000, while condos typically fall between $200,000 and $400,000. “There are a lot of condo communities in the area,” Marcus says. “Haverhill is always a good bang for the buck because the property taxes are among the lowest in the entire state.” In addition to the lower tax rates, the area is also sought after for its pastoral landscapes. “It attracts people looking for space and quiet,” Liriano says. “When you cross through there, it’s just hills and hills of grass. There are a few small developments, some cul-de-sacs, but mostly single-family homes and a lot of new construction in that area.” West Parish has yet to receive a CAP Index Crime Score.
Fishing and hiking at Crystal Lake Reservoir
Crystal Lake Reservoir is the most prominent geographic feature in the West Parish neighborhood. Though boating and swimming in the reservoir are prohibited, locals can fish from the banks or hike along several trails and areas nearby, including the Crystal Gorge, Rurak Point and Creek Brook Conservation Areas. “There is a lot of recreation out there,” Marcus says. “There is abundant wildlife, lots of woods and it’s a nice, quiet neighborhood.” Creek Brook itself flows into and out of the reservoir, winding its way through portions of the neighborhood, and is also popular for fishing. Crystal Lake Golf Club is open to the public and features 18 holes adjacent to West Parish. Those seeking more on-the-water recreation can head to the Merrimack River to fish, swim and boat.
Haverhill High School offers an array of athletics
Schools for West Parish students all sit outside of the neighborhood. To the east, kids can attend Bradford Elementary School from kindergarten through fourth grade. The school has a C-plus rating from Niche. Albert B. Consentino Middle School serves grades five through eight and also receives a C-plus from Niche. Haverhill High School gets a C-minus from Niche and has over a dozen sports for its students to take part in, including ice hockey, field hockey, skiing and crew.
Family-owned restaurants in the greater Haverhill area
Few restaurants sit within West Parish, but Solid Slice Pizzeria and Pub offers pizzas, a bar and televisions along Broadway in the neighborhood. “Most people go out of the West Parish area to go out,” Marcus says. “People go to downtown Haverhill. We don’t have a lot of chain restaurants in the area and have a lot of smaller, family-owned restaurants. It’s fun to live in an area where there are all kinds of dining experiences.” Just south, the Phoenician Restaurant serves up Mediterranean dishes on Alpha Street. Downtown Haverhill is around 3 miles from central West Parish. Shoppers often visit a Target on the east side of West Parish or a Market Basket less than 2 miles from the center of the neighborhood.
Access to Interstate 495 on the east side
Interstate 495 runs along the east side of the neighborhood, with on-ramps to the highway just over a mile away. “The interstate is right there,” Liriano says. “There’s easy access to 495, which takes you to Interstate 93, and that’s how you get to Boston.” Central Boston is about 35 miles south. The New Hampshire state line sits about 3 miles west of the neighborhood, and Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority buses run along Research Drive.
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Parks in this Area
Crystal Shores Conservation Area
Rurak Point
Crystal Lake Dam
Transit
Airport
Manchester Boston Regional
44 min drive
Bus
Haverhill Commons, Target
Bus
Computer Drive & Target
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Parish, Haverhill sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Parish, Haverhill over the last 12 months is $523,391, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,362
Median Age
45
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,154
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,382
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
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®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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