Old Ferry Road
Suburban Neighborhood in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Essex County 01950
Single-family homes along the Merrimack River
Most homes were built between the 1950s and present day, but there are a handful of historic residences from the 1850s. Housing options include Garrison-styles, Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes. Many newer builds from the current century are in subdivisions and include Contemporary or New Traditional architecture. Listing prices for single-family homes are usually between $700,000 and $1.5 million, with 5-acre waterfront estates fetching $3 million. Lot sizes vary from a quarter-acre to over 2 acres, and properties are usually covered by towering trees and hedges. Converted condo units from the late 1800s can go for $250,000, and those built recently in the 2000s can fetch up to $500,000. Townhouses from the 1980s and the 1990s often sell between $500,000 and $600,000. Most streets are narrow, one-lane country streets, and sidewalks aren’t very common. “Newburyport was always a destination to come visit,” says Kevin Fruh, senior vice president of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty and a Newburyport native. “Then people thought, ‘I’m going to live in the cool tourist town.”
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Abundant trails at Maudslay State Park
Known as the former Moseley Estate, Maudslay State Park has over 480 acres of woodlands, 19th-century gardens and 16 miles of trails. In the spring season, people can hike or bike among the flowering trees, and equestrians can view the mountain laurels and stone bridges on horseback. When late spring and early summer arrive, people come for picnics and to see rhododendrons and azalea blooms. Theater In the Open, the city’s outdoor live theater program that brings residents free performances and youth art workshops, hosts its annual fundraising interactive play “Maudslay is Haunted” at the state park in October. In winter, Maudslay becomes a popular cross-country skiing destination. Other hiking spots include the William Lloyd Garrison Trail and the grounds of Moseley Woods, and there are also kayaking launch sites along the Merrimack River. Abutting the neighborhood, Atkinson Common has sports fields and tennis courts. People also go to Waterfront Promenade Park to take walks by the riverfront, and children can swing or play sports at Cashman Park.
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Newburyport's high school has an A Niche grade
Newburyport Public Schools has an overall B-plus Niche rating, with a student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1. Students begin at Francis T. Bresnahan School, which has a B-plus score and serves prekindergarten to third grade. Students then continue to the B-minus rated Edward G. Molin Upper Elementary School for grades 4-5, and then advance to Rupert A. Nock Middle School, which scores a B. With Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses, a biology and conservation-focused curriculum and career programs in IT and pathology, the A-rated Newburyport High School provides students with a comprehensive academic experience. Newburyport High also has a tradition called the ALS Cup, a soccer game and fundraiser for ALS research, and the Newburyport girls' soccer team remains undefeated in the ALS Cup, with 22 victories and counting.
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Festivals abound in Newburyport
Newburyport has many annual festivals and events. In spring and summer, people celebrate the community with the Newburyport Spring Festival at Waterfront Park, the Greek Food Festival in July and the waterfront movie series in August. The city also has a lively art presence, with art walks and the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival in the fall. Each winter, holiday lights decorate the community, and residents can enjoy the Santa parade, holiday house tours and winter carnival with sled and hayrides. “I invite people to my house for the Santa parade,” Fruh says. “It’s fun to live here.” During Hanukkah, the city places a menorah in Market Square and lights a candle every night.
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Navigating into Boston
With Interstate 95 passing through the car-dependent community, residents have convenient access to highways and transportation. Seabrook, New Hampshire is about 25 miles away, and downtown Boston and the Boston Logan International Airport are less than 40 miles south. Commuters can also reach the capital city via the commuter rail from Newburyport, which goes to North Station in Boston. Anna Jaques Hospital is about 1 mile away, and the area has a crime score of 3 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.Both traditional and specialty grocery stores dot Storey Avenue
Market Basket, Shaw’s, Marshalls, local businesses and familiar chains such as Panera Bread are located along the community’s main thoroughfare, Storey Avenue. Fil-Mart Eatcetera, a Filipino grocery store that serves specialty drinks like Halo-Halo and cooked meals wrapped in banana leaves on the weekends, is a local staple in Port Plaza. A homestyle Italian eatery, Giuseppe's, is several blocks away, and people can get a scoop of ice cream at Hodgies Too of Newburyport. Other popular restaurants are concentrated in the city’s downtown area by the Merrimack River, including Park Lunch for American fare and The Grog, which serves gastropub classics and has live music.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ana Picanco Linnehan
Ana Picanco Linnehan
eXp Realty
(351) 215-0595
34 Total Sales
1 in Old Ferry Road
$372,000 Price
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Lori Lacey
Lori Lacey
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(781) 257-4702
45 Total Sales
1 in Old Ferry Road
$1,005,000 Price
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Jim Serino
Jim Serino
Coldwell Banker Realty
(833) 657-4492
76 Total Sales
1 in Old Ferry Road
$1,129,000 Price
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David Brown
David Brown
Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
(339) 666-1240
59 Total Sales
1 in Old Ferry Road
$1,380,000 Price
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John Wells
John Wells
Wellsco
(351) 222-2720
31 Total Sales
2 in Old Ferry Road
$500K - $930K Price Range
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Linda McKeehan
Linda McKeehan
Seas the Day Realty
(781) 694-6596
23 Total Sales
1 in Old Ferry Road
$605,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Maudslay State Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Atkinson Common
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Alliance Park
- Boating
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Cashman Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Woodman Park
Waterfront Park
Carr Island State Reservation
- Trails
- Hiking
Newburyport Pioneer Park
Moseley Woods
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old Ferry Road | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Ferry Road Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Ferry Road, Newburyport sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Ferry Road, Newburyport over the last 12 months is $835,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$839,950
Median Sale Price
$835,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,195,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,158,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$515,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$483
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,115
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1981
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,174
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,548
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,119
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
673
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,882
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,281
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,762
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
53%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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