Pleasant Hills
Neighborhood in Saugus, Massachusetts
Essex County 01906
New England styles in a suburban setting
Suburban streets fan out from Broadway, creating a quieter atmosphere while still keeping residents connected to the commercial areas along the highway corridor. Homes in a variety of classic New England styles pepper the neat, tree-lined streets framed by modest lots with lush landscaping. Cape Cods and colonial variants are most common among single-family homes, dotted between ranch-style homes and other vernacular styles. “Homes are older and smaller because Pleasant Hills isn’t a newer neighborhood, but it’s still very desirable,” Ventre says. Prices for single-family builds typically range between $440,000 and $985,000. Condos, usually one to two-bedroom units, are also available and typically price from $300,000 to $560,000.Outdoor recreation in nearby nature reservations
Part of what gives Pleasant Hills its tranquil feel is the neighborhood’s proximity to nature and outdoor recreation. Residents sit near a handful of pocket parks and are a short drive away from expansive nature reservations. Small parks with playgrounds within the neighborhood include Hurd Avenue Park and Anna Parker Playground, the latter of which also features pickleball courts and multi-use fields. The Northern Strand Community Path cuts through Pleasant Hills, providing 10 miles of paved multi-use trails for biking and walking.South of Pleasant Hills, the 600 acres of marshland in the Rumney Marsh Reservation not only provide a home for migratory birds, but also opportunities for outdoor recreation. A network of trails snakes along and over the many waterways and marshes, while other spaces along the coast offer spots for boating and fishing. To the north, Breakheart Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation provide expanses of woodlands with additional recreation, including hiking trails, ponds for fishing and swimming, dog parks and more.
Recently completed Saugus Middle High School
Students in Pleasant Hills are part of the Saugus Public School District. Prekindergartners through first graders may begin their education at Veterans Early Learning Center before advancing to Belmonte STEAM Academy, which was recently renamed from Saugus Belmonte Upper Elementary School. Both primary schools receive B-minus grades from Niche. Completed in 2020, Saugus Middle High School combined the student bodies of Belmonte Saugus Middle School and Saugus High School in an expanded complex at the original high school site. Now serving over 1,300 students, the middle/high school boasts an innovative space built to enhance hands-on learning for sixth through 12th grade students. The new complex is not yet rated by Niche.Convenient transportation options for commuters
As the neighborhood's major thoroughfare, Broadway links north to Interstate 95 and south to Boston, about 10 miles away. Bus stops scattered throughout the neighborhood connect residents to various parts of town and to neighboring communities. The River Works train station in Lynn links commuters to Boston and north to Newburyport and Rockport.Restaurants and retailers along Route 1
Broadway serves as Pleasant Hills’ main thoroughfare, bounding its eastern side, and is a main commercial corridor. Shopping plazas line the highway, filled with local services, fast-food chains and various big-box retailers like Target, Marshall’s and Home Depot. Across from Pleasant Hills sits Square One Mall, featuring department stores like Macy’s, along with Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods and more. Grocery options along the highway include Stop & Shop, Walmart and Trader Joe’s.While fast-food chains are scattered within the shopping plazas on Broadway, many other restaurants provide local flair to the dining scene. American favorites close to Pleasant Hills include Route 1 Grill House and Hammersmith Family Restaurant. Kowloon Restaurant has served Asian-inspired fare in its color-saturated red dining room since 1950, and Nick’s Place Saugus is a favorite for its American and Italian comfort dishes.
Written By
Christina von Claparede-Crola
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Albeiro Lopera
Albeiro Lopera
Responds QuicklyUnited Brokers
(351) 666-4589
91 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hills
$830,000 Price
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Michael Sokolowski
Michael Sokolowski
Torii, Inc.
(475) 476-1764
55 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hills
$560,000 Price
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Donna Gay
Donna Gay
Right Way Realty LLC
(351) 666-8448
53 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hills
$2,600,000 Price
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Chris Charido
Chris Charido
RE/MAX Renaissance Inc.
(781) 819-5696
18 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hills
$560,000 Price
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Danielle Ventre
Danielle Ventre
Littlefield Real Estate, LLC
(978) 625-9788
17 Total Sales
2 in Pleasant Hills
$525K - $597K Price Range
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Jeremy McElwain
Jeremy McElwain
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Evolution
(857) 930-2852
59 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Hills
$599,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
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Pleasant Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant Hills, Saugus sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Hills, Saugus over the last 12 months is $599,950, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$569,900
Median Sale Price
$599,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$632,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$532,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$435
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
924
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,562
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,482
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
934
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
672
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
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
2,852
Median Age
45
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,765
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,530
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
23.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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