West Newbury captivates homebuyers searching for an immensely rural atmosphere. The landscape consists of wide-open spaces along the Merrimack River and striking vistas that give the area a rustic character. Nature enthusiasts that do not want to sacrifice modern amenities can find an equal blend of privacy and convenience here. “It’s 5 minutes away from everything, but you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere,” says Essex County local, Jay LeClerc with Realty One Group, who has nearly 30 years of experience as an agent. Most of the small-town farming communities in the area revolve around Newburyport, and West Newbury happens to sit right on the city’s western border. “Newburyport is the city where everyone wants to be. West Newbury is perfect for those who want to avoid the busyness and stay in the country, while also being close to the activity,” LeClerc says. The town also has a CAP Index crime score of 1, which is significantly lower than the national average of 4. West Newbury has a few stores, restaurants and schools, but most importantly, it features miles of protected land and outdoor recreation spaces.
West Newbury is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
West Newbury captivates homebuyers searching for an immensely rural atmosphere.
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Nature lover’s paradise in West Newbury
In West Newbury, stables and horse charters draw in equestrian lovers, while ponds, the Merrimack River and reservoirs attract fishing and boat enthusiasts. With countless trails and open areas, residents can walk, hike or ride horses throughout the town. One popular spot, Mill Pond Recreation Area, sits in the center of town. This 270-acre expanse contains West Newbury’s largest network of trails. The pond offers fishing and, in the winter, ice skating, too. West Newbury borders part of the 117-mile Merrimack River, where residents can go for a hike by the water at the River Road Conservation Area. Some consider River Road itself to be the most scenic route in town. The road is a serpentine single lane stretch bordered by greenery and waterfront views. The Crane Pond Wildlife Management Area sits right on the southern border of West Newbury, featuring hunting grounds, wet marshes and more trails. Locals can also head east into Newburyport for popular beaches and marinas that are often vacation destinations for visitors.
The West Newbury Garden Club is hard at work bringing beauty to the town.
Mill Pond in West Newbury has a small dog friendly beach.
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Shopping and dining on Main, in Haverhill and Newburyport
Residents can head to Main Street to find a couple of nearby eateries, including West Newbury Pizza Company and Nick’s Place. Both spots serve up pizza, subs and classic American eats. West Newbury Food Market dates back to 1959 and provides quick essentials and groceries to the neighborhood. Long Hill Farm also sits along Main Street and offers a local produce market, an ice cream parlor and events, such as fruit picking and feeding the animals. For those on the western side of the town, the closest big-box shopping options, including Target and Market Basket, sit about 3-to-4 miles away in Haverhill. This area also features Holy Family Hospital - Haverhill, which serves as the closest major medical center, along with the nearest synagogues and Masjid. A couple of Christian churches make up West Newbury’s only houses of worship. Similar facilities and shopping and dining options sit in Newburyport, which can be more convenient for residents living on the eastern side of the town.
West Newbury's China Grove has creative vintage event rentals.
Have Sandra custom style the table wear for your next event at China Grove in West Newbury.
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A blend of antique and modern homes in West Newbury
Houses have been built as far back as the 17th century and as recently as 2023. Construction is ongoing in West Newbury, with price tags that top $1 million, while some of the older houses here start in the $600,000 range. Some of the most expensive homes sit along the Merrimack River and feature private docks, deep water access and nearby beaches. Common denominators among West Newbury’s housing inventory are style and lot size. Most properties fall into the colonial and Cape Cod categories, and plots are generally expansive, sitting at least at half an acre. Homes line winding country roads, accentuated by clusters of mature trees. Because there is no town sewage, West Newbury homes use septic systems.
West Newbury homes date as far back as the 17th century.
Cape Cod homes help make up the population of West Newbury.
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Education options in West Newbury
Children here can enter the Pentucket Regional School District, which is shared with the neighboring towns of Groveland and Merrimack. Students can start at Dr. John C. Page School, a kindergarten through Grade 6 institution that earns a B grade on Niche and offers afterschool programming, including basketball and running clubs. Students can then head to Pentucket Regional Middle School, which earns a B-minus, and Pentucket Regional Senior High, which scores a B. These two schools share a new 211,700-square-foot, $146.3-million facility. The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in the United States, provides private high school education under 10 miles away, as well.
Dr. John C. Page School is a public elementary school in West Newbury.
Pentucket Regional High School serves many students in West Newbury.
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Transportation options in West Newbury
West Newbury’s location between both Interstates 95 and 495 benefits local commuters. Boston, for example, sits just about 40 miles south, which equates to only about one hour by car. The closest Merrimack Valley Transit bus stops are in larger neighboring towns, and Newburyport has a commuter rail into Boston, which takes about one hour and 15 minutes to get to North Station. For air travel, Portsmouth International Airport is about 25 miles north in New Hampshire, which takes about 30 minutes via I-95.
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