Castle Hill Homes for Rent

Perched just south of Salem, Castle Hill is a residential Massachusetts neighborhood that offers a respite from the activity of Downtown Salem, while still being within arm’s reach. Salem attracts 1.8 million annual visitors to its historic city, which is famed for the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. “Salem has become the New Orleans of the Northeast,” says local real estate agent Dan Bernal of J. Barrett & Company. “Huge throngs of people come from land and sea for October, but now also during the summer.” Castle Hill’s location on Salem’s collar draws homebuyers to the small hamlet. “What’s great about Castle Hill, more than anything, is that it’s a short drive to Downtown, but you can get out of the city quickly because it keeps you out of Midtown,” Bernal says. “These days, getting into Downtown is easy, it’s a matter of getting out — it can be daunting when you have 2,000 visitors a day. You get really good at knowing how to stay away from Downtown if it’s not where you’re going.” Still, Downtown Salem’s cultural landmarks and charming restaurants appeal to Castle Hill’s residents just as much as the area’s access to strongly rated schools, many parks, and the Salem Hospital, which