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Gallows Hill

Gallows Hill

$604,220 Average Value
$415 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Housing and transportation options between Peabody and Salem

Sitting right between Peabody and Salem, Gallows Hill is a suburb with convenient access to shopping, dining and recreation. Over 90% of the community is composed of housing, with Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods dating back as far as the 1800s lining the shaded sidewalks as both single-family and multiunit homes. These houses are a short trip away from nearby parks and historic locations, with downtown retail in both Peabody and Salem about a mile from the front door. “Lots of people choose the area for its commuting and transportation access,” says Julie Andrews, an agent with Keller Williams Evolution who has served the community for over 11 years. “It's really easy to both get to downtown Salem, as well as get out of the city by the nearby roads.”

Colonials and Cape Cods around Gallows Hill

Homes in Gallows Hill take on much more of a suburban feel just a short walk from downtown Salem. Here, Colonial Revival and Cape Cod-inspired homes sit closer to the street to maximize the amount of green space in the tightly packed neighborhood. “It’s a pretty densely populated area,” Andrews says. “Lots of the houses are closer together than other suburban parts of the city.” Homes were commonly constructed between the 1850s and the 1950s, with some residences being two-family houses or townhomes, creating a dynamic feel for the neighborhood with a range of options. Home prices range between $400,00 and $750,000.

Playsets, fields and the Ryan Brennan Memorial Skate Park

Gallows Hill Park is the largest green space in the community, and a playset, two baseball diamonds and a basketball court are scattered around the park, where skateboarders of all ages can also practice their tricks on the grind rails and bowls at Ryan Brennan Memorial Skate Park. Hidden behind a layer of trees and local homes, Splaine Park features a baseball diamond and a basketball court next to a colorful playset that includes a slide built into the hilly terrain at the edges of the park.

Well-regarded music programs at Salem Public Schools

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School receives a C rating on Niche, as does Collins Middle School. The B-minus-rated Salem High School is well-known for its music programs. Its band has performed at national events like the Rose Bowl. Also in the area, the Saltonstall School is a kindergarten through eighth-grade option with a C-plus rating.

Local Salem diners and cideries

Despite Gallows Hill’s suburban nature, dining and shopping are nearby, with Black Cat Diner being one of the closer restaurants. This small streetcar diner is often filled with the sounds of the grill, and it offers breakfast and lunch specials. For a place to stop by after work, the neighborhood is also close to Far From the Tree, a cidery with a tasting room serving up selections ranging from their farmstead cider to a cinnamon candy apple cider. For daily necessities, there's a Stop & Shop nearby, or the Hawthorne Square shopping center is less than 2 miles south, with stores such as Target and Market Basket.

Major Salem roads and quiet sidewalks

Highland Avenue, part of State Route 107, is the closest major road to the neighborhood, offering routes to other coastal Massachusetts cities like Lynn and Revere. For commutes to Boston, Yankee Division Highway is less than 3 miles to the west and connects with U.S. Route 1, while public transportation is available at the Salem commuter rail station a mile away. Daily steps and local trips are also easily walkable, with almost every street having sidewalks to walk or bike on. Salem Hospital is just south of the community, and Boston Logan International Airport is 18 miles away in the same direction.

The Halloween Happenings Grand Parade and other events in Salem

With Gallows Hill less than 2 miles from the heart of downtown Salem, residents are never too far from annual events. Salem's largest gathering is the Halloween Happenings Grand Parade, where thousands of residents and visitors alike dress up and watch the floats and performances from local businesses and organizations, with plenty of candy and photo opportunities for all. In winter, the community comes together again for Santa’s arrival at the historic Hawthorne Hotel before he heads to Lappin Park and lights the city’s Christmas tree.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

25 min drive

Bus

Highland Ave & Salem Hospital

Bus

Highland Ave & Proctor St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Gallows Hill US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
598
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1909
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,545
Below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,196
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,033
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
790
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 2
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    23 Putnam St, Salem, MA 01970

    $849,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,081 Sq Ft
    • 23 Putnam St
    • New 1 day ago

    New to Market! Fantastic 2 Family w/ Rarely Seen Side by Side Townhouse Style Units. Situated on a nearly 8200 Sqft Lot with Great Yard Space. Unit 23 Features 2 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Primary Suite has Cathedral Ceiling and Slider to a Private Deck. Large Living Room, Eat in Kitchen with Granite and Stainless Steel. Newly Refinished Hardwood Floors Throughout, Freshly Painted, Private

    Steven Belesis Citylight Homes LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$2,775
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,200
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,200
Median Condo Rent
$1,850
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,230

Demographics

Total Population
4,615
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$60,691
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$88,616

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
42.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
26''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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