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Salisbury

Salisbury

Located in Essex County

$657,637 Average Value
$443 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Coastal living in an Essex County community

Salisbury is a New England beach town right by the border of New Hampshire. Incorporated in 1639 as a community in Essex County, Salisbury, with its pristine beach shorelines and the arrival of railroads, became a popular summer resort destination in the late 1800s. Today, the area is known for beach parties, concerts and celebrations in the summer, relatively affordable waterfront homes, acres of conservation land, scenic beach views and proximity to Newburyport and New Hampshire. “Salisbury has so many unique things,” says Frank Bertolino, the District Governor of District 33N and a Realtor at eXp Realty with 15 years of experience. “It’s in close proximity to the New Hampshire and the Maine border, the ocean is right there and it has one of the best property tax rates in the state.”

The are a wide variety of home in Salisbury.
The are a wide variety of home in Salisbury.
Carr Island State Reservation sits in the Merrimack River and borders Salisbury and Newburyport.
Carr Island State Reservation sits in the Merrimack River and borders Salisbury and Newburyport.
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New England Homes by the New Hampshire border

Waterfront properties in Salisbury are listed at higher value than homes in the inland areas. Single-family homes by the coast go between $900,000 and $1.3 million, while several beachside estates can list close to $2 million. Inland single-family homes sit along winding and narrow residential roads, with sizeable yards that average about 1 acre. Cottages and ranch styles start at around $300,000, while larger Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, raised ranches and newly built New Traditionals may fetch from $500,000 to just under $1 million. Townhouses and duplexes may list between $450,000 and $700,000, and condo units go from $250,000 to $550,000; those with water views can fetch around $1 million. More recent subdivisions may have monthly HOA fees. Many homes are also in flood zones and may be required to purchase flood insurance

The Salisbury Beach campground is a popular place for R.V. vacationers in Salisbury.
The Salisbury Beach campground is a popular place for R.V. vacationers in Salisbury.
This duplex is typical in Salisbury.
This duplex is typical in Salisbury.
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Parks and preserved lands around Salisbury

The Salisbury Beach State Reservation, where the Merrimack River feeds into the Atlantic Ocean, is a scenic, popular spot for boating, camping, swimming and fishing. People can take in the sea breeze and walk around the Salisbury Beach Boardwalk. Lion’s Park offers amenities such as tennis courts, athletic fields and a tot lot play area for younger children, and there is a skateboard park on Beach Road. The 1.5-mile-long Salisbury Rail Trail and the Old Eastern Marsh Trail, which stretches 3.6 miles, provide additional outdoor options., and the Partridge Brook Dog Park is in the middle of the town.

Wilson the dog shows off his skill at Partridge Dog Park.
Wilson the dog shows off his skill at Partridge Dog Park.
Salisbury Salt Marsh Wildlife Management Area is home to a variety of salt marsh habitats.
Salisbury Salt Marsh Wildlife Management Area is home to a variety of salt marsh habitats.
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Restaurants in the town of Salisbury

Salisbury’s restaurant scene includes Sylvan Street Grille, which serves American comfort food, Family’s Chinese Restaurant and Hungry Traveler, a family-run restaurant known for its seafood entrees. Seaglass Restaurant and Lounge offers an upscale dining experience with panoramic ocean views. Those who prefer to home cook can stop by David’s Fish Market for fresh seafood, while Bucciarelli’s Butcher Shop and Deli has fresh cuts of meat. “People also go to Newburyport, which is right over the bridge, and New Hampshire’s Seabrook for shopping and dining,” Bertolino says. Stop & Shop is right outside town in Amesbury, and Walmart is about 5 miles north in Seabrook, New Hampshire.

Salisbury has a lively summertime promenade.
Salisbury has a lively summertime promenade.
Folks dine at the All American Tavern in Salisbury.
Folks dine at the All American Tavern in Salisbury.
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Triton Regional School District

Salisbury is part of Triton Regional School District, a system that serves the students of Salisbury, Newbury and Rowley. Salisbury Elementary School, offering extensive after-school enrichment programs in the arts, literature, math and science, and Triton Regional Middle School both have a C-plus Niche grade. Triton Middle serves students in seventh and eighth grades and shares a campus with Triton Regional High School. Scoring a B-minus, Triton High offers a technology and engineering curriculum.

Triton Regional Middle School is a public middle school in the village of Byfield.
Triton Regional Middle School is a public middle school in the village of Byfield.
Triton Regional High School serves the town of Salisbury.
Triton Regional High School serves the town of Salisbury.
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Navigating into Boston and New Hampshire

While Salisbury is a car-dependent town, Interstate 95 and Interstate 495 run through the area for easy access to highways. Boston and Boston Logan International Airport are approximately 46 and 40 miles south via Interstate 95, and parts of the town border the New Hampshire state boundary line. The Anna Jaques Hospital is less than 4 miles away in Newburyport; the nearby town also has a commuter rail station that services the MBTA Newburyport/Rochport Line, which goes to the North Station in Boston. The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MeVa) has bus stops throughout the coastal towns of northern Boston.

Events in Salisbury

Some community events happen throughout the year, including a Holiday Makers Market and a winter farmers market. The annual Art Stroll Festival takes place in April, and area artists display their artworks at Pettengill Farm. locals can enjoy food and live music while browsing through the artisan works. Each September, Salisbury Days celebrates the town with a car show, kitting, sports tournaments and a concert. In the summertime, concerts, live music performances and dance parties take place by the beach every week. “It’s active despite being rural,” Bertolino says.

Salisbury is a great place to live.
Salisbury is a great place to live.
A couple of people play skeeball at Joe's Playland near Salisbury.
A couple of people play skeeball at Joe's Playland near Salisbury.
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Salisbury Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$929,000
Median Sale Price
$995,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$995,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$565,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
73%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$443

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,223
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,805
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,953
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,253
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
676
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037

Open Houses

  • Thursday, Jul 31
    4:30 - 6pm

    7 Palis Dr, Salisbury, MA 01952

    $1,095,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 4,016 Sq Ft
    • 7 Palis Dr
    • New 1 day ago

    POST & BEAM PERFECTION! This stunning custom built colonial in coastal Salisbury, MA offers warmth & character at every turn. The open floor plan flows naturally on the 1st floor with HW floors throughout, a spacious fireplaced LR, dining area, 1⁄2 bath & eat-in kitchen. Offering both 1st floor AND 2nd floor primary suites with fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, skylights, walk-in closets & tiled full

    Cheryl Caldwell William Raveis Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Salisbury Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
9,856
Median Age
52
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.2%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$99,644
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,689

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
42''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

27 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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