Middleton Home for Rent

The community of Middleton was incorporated in 1728 and received its name due to being situated between Salem and Andover, two early settlements of the area. The town found early growth as a farming community that later introduced the ironworks industry, which enabled further development. Today, Middleton is one of the fastest-growing towns in Essex County, thanks to rural land that is being developed to welcome new homeowners to the community. A tranquil rural atmosphere and access to coveted public schools add to the neighborhood’s well-rounded suburban feel, amplified by its proximity to daily amenities. “The location is fantastic,” says local Realtor Colleen Toner of Toner Real Estate, LLC, who has 27 years of experience in the region. “It gives you access to and from Boston or heading north. It has a lot to offer as far as restaurants and shopping and convenience.” Some of Middleton's rural open space now serves as the canvas for new housing development, of which there is plenty. “You’ve got nice, new construction throughout the town that is a big draw,” explains Toner. The new construction includes not just single-family homes but also townhomes and 55-plus communities.