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Wheelers Mill in Salem is a historic residential area in the country
Wheelers Mill is a historic hamlet within the town of Salem, deriving its name from an old factory once owned by John W. Wheeler. The neighborhood’s history dates back to the early 19th century, when manufacturing arrived in town, and industrial mills were established in this area. Although no longer operational, these mills laid the foundation for what is now a rural, residential area, where homes sit on spacious lots filled with greenery and mature trees. Wheelers Mill is adjacent to the Arlington Mill Reservoir, a large body of water that once powered the neighborhood's factories. The area is about 4 miles from Salem’s town center and 10 miles—or a 30-minute drive—from the city of Lawrence on the Massachusetts state line, which offers a larger variety of urban amenities and essentials for daily living.
20th-century homes on spacious rural lots
Despite the area’s historical nature, many of the standing homes in Wheelers Mill were built more recently in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s. Single-family homes encompass a diverse range of styles, including colonial-inspired homes, traditional builds, new construction and ranch styles. With a median lot size of 1 acre, most homes have ample space surrounding them, keeping them secluded from neighbors. Waterfront properties on Shadow Lake and Arlington Mill Reservoir are in high demand and typically have limited space. Housing prices range from about $350,000 for smaller builds to nearly $1 million for larger estates. Ackerman’s Retirement Park, located in the northern part of the neighborhood, features manufactured homes priced between $160,000 and $360,000.
Students zoned for Salem School District
Students in Wheelers Mill are served by the Salem School District (SAU 57), which receives an overall B-plus rating from Niche. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students can attend the A-minus-rated North Salem Elementary School, and grades six through eight are zoned for Woodbury School, rated B-plus. Salem High School earns a B rating and offers performing arts extracurricular activities and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that allows students to focus on industry-specific pathways to help them advance in a career field or college setting.
Outdoor recreation near Wheelers Mill includes forest and lakes
The rural nature of Wheelers Mill makes it an ideal spot for outdoor recreation. The expansive 347-acre Salem Town Forest, managed by the Salem Conservation Commission, offers miles of trails for recreational activities such as hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. Hitty-Titty Brook runs through the forest, and fishing is allowed. Southeast of Wheelers Mill, Shadow Lake spans about 35 acres, offering recreational boating and fishing opportunities with species like bass and perch filling the lake. A bit farther east of the neighborhood is Canobie Lake and Canobie Lake Park, a historic amusement park open from May through October with dozens of rides, carnival games and live entertainment.
Nearby Route 28 offers malls, grocery stores and restaurants
Although Wheelers Mill is heavily residential, some nearby shopping and dining amenities include a Walmart Supercenter near Canobie Lake, as well as local restaurants like Granfanally’s Pizza Pub and Ayasofia Mediterranean Restaurant. Additional commercial options can be found in shopping centers along Route 28—or Broadway—in Salem, within 4 miles of Wheelers Mill. Tuscan Village mall has national retailers, chain restaurants and some local businesses. Rockingham Plaza shopping center features a Kohl’s department store, a furniture outlet and Petco. Directly opposite the plaza, across Broadway, is a Staples and a Market Basket for grocery needs.
Wheelers Mill commuters rely on I-93 and Route 111 for travel
Wheelers Mill is a car-dependent community, and no public transit services operate in the area. Interstate 93 runs east of town, and the Route 111 corridor passes above to the north. Regional routes 28 and 97 support local travel. The Salem Transportation Center is a couple of miles away and offers Boston Express and Concord Coach bus lines to the Boston metropolitan area. For air travel, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is a 30-minute drive from Wheelers Mill, and Boston Logan International is about an hour’s drive.
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Wheelers Mill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wheelers Mill, Salem sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wheelers Mill, Salem over the last 12 months is $695,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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