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Essex County Market Comparison
| City | Active Listings | Days On Site | Average Price | Price / Sqft | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury | 32 | 28 | $876,578 | $420 | $2,495,000 | $319,000 |
| Andover | 74 | 53 | $1,613,316 | $625 | $4,995,000 | $219,900 |
| Beverly | 62 | 61 | $2,092,123 | $511 | $22,990,000 | $325,000 |
| Boxford | 14 | 28 | $1,223,993 | $357 | $2,200,000 | $550,000 |
| Danvers | 30 | 45 | $656,989 | $143 | $1,200,000 | $49,900 |
| Essex | 12 | 75 | $1,302,250 | $843 | $2,350,000 | $625,000 |
| Georgetown | 16 | 50 | $979,370 | $250 | $1,499,320 | $350,000 |
| Gloucester | 70 | 67 | $1,220,530 | $406 | $4,895,000 | $279,000 |
| Groveland | 11 | 35 | $758,312 | $227 | $1,199,900 | $549,000 |
| Hamilton | 17 | 49 | $1,396,500 | $389 | $3,085,000 | $549,900 |
| Haverhill | 95 | 53 | $616,504 | $397 | $1,600,000 | $198,000 |
| Ipswich | 35 | 61 | $1,268,799 | $499 | $3,698,000 | $289,000 |
| Lawrence | 18 | 38 | $427,050 | $376 | $689,900 | $229,000 |
| Lynn | 121 | 52 | $540,349 | $462 | $1,499,900 | $144,900 |
| Lynnfield | 25 | 68 | $1,827,996 | $313 | $4,495,000 | $699,000 |
| Manchester | 22 | 94 | $4,383,909 | $622 | $17,500,000 | $875,000 |
| Marblehead | 49 | 59 | $2,175,556 | $639 | $21,000,000 | $274,900 |
| Merrimac | 14 | 52 | $599,450 | $456 | $899,900 | $230,000 |
| Methuen | 70 | 62 | $683,831 | $1,172 | $1,200,000 | $205,000 |
| Middleton | 27 | 64 | $1,178,104 | $581 | $2,375,000 | $565,000 |
| Nahant | 15 | 103 | $2,181,860 | $698 | $6,250,000 | $385,000 |
| Newbury | 23 | 56 | $1,490,300 | $482 | $5,790,000 | $799,000 |
| Newburyport | 67 | 50 | $1,725,542 | $271 | $5,590,000 | $229,000 |
| North Andover | 47 | 40 | $852,729 | $287 | $2,650,000 | $249,900 |
| Peabody | 48 | 40 | $593,421 | $273 | $1,149,900 | $149,900 |
| Rockport | 40 | 68 | $1,235,032 | $393 | $3,700,000 | $339,000 |
| Rowley | 9 | 71 | $1,186,255 | $536 | $2,450,000 | $679,900 |
| Salem | 85 | 40 | $658,503 | $247 | $1,875,000 | $249,000 |
| Salisbury | 42 | 56 | $734,371 | $464 | $1,795,000 | $274,900 |
| Saugus | 46 | 51 | $857,327 | $523 | $2,099,000 | $339,900 |
| Swampscott | 36 | 58 | $1,656,511 | $304 | $13,995,000 | $344,900 |
| Topsfield | 10 | 35 | $1,339,700 | $309 | $2,900,000 | $610,000 |
| Wenham | 8 | 36 | $1,566,125 | $346 | $2,795,000 | $749,000 |
| West Newbury | 8 | 34 | $1,159,000 | $305 | $2,155,000 | $659,000 |
Smarter Search
Good searching is about more than listings. Narrowing the right towns, price range, and priorities saves you time and helps you find better fits.
Local Knowledge
Homes feel different depending on the town, street, and price point. Local expertise helps you compare accurately and avoid costly surprises.
Clear Next Steps
Wherever you are in the process, this page helps you search with more confidence and take the right next step at your own pace.
How to Search Smarter
Many buyers start by scrolling photos. That is a natural starting point, but it helps to think through a few key questions before you go too deep.
Know your real budget
Include taxes, insurance, and any HOA fees. Monthly payment matters more than sale price.
Narrow your towns
Different towns have different prices, commute times, and lifestyles. Comparing 2-3 specific towns is more useful than searching everywhere at once.
Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves
Knowing what you truly need helps you move faster when the right home appears.
Understand timing
Some North Shore markets move quickly. Being financially ready to act makes your search more productive.
Explore by Community
Each North Shore town has its own character, price range, and lifestyle. Browse by community to learn more and see available homes.
Beverly
Commuter city, diverse neighborhoods, harbor
Essex
Essex River, antiques, quiet rural-coastal feel
Gloucester
Working waterfront, rocky coastline, arts scene
Ipswich
Crane Beach, historic homes, conservation land
Lynn
Urban coastal living, historic architecture, arts
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Singing Beach, village center, commuter rail
Newbury
Marshes, Plum Island access, open space
Newburyport
Waterfront downtown, dining, Merrimack River
Rockport
Seaside village, galleries, Bearskin Neck
Rowley
Quiet, rural feel, commuter rail access
Salem
Historic downtown, walkable, waterfront access
Salisbury
Salisbury Beach, coastal living, value
What Buyers Often Miss
These are common patterns I see in home searches that slow people down or lead to missed opportunities.
Searching too broadly
Looking at every town on the North Shore makes it hard to develop a real feel for any one market. Narrowing to 2-3 towns helps you recognize value faster.
Focusing only on photos
Photos matter, but price per square foot, property condition, taxes, and total monthly cost all shape whether a home is actually a good fit.
Overlooking total cost
Two homes at similar prices can carry very different property taxes and HOA fees. Understanding total monthly cost helps you compare more honestly.
Not knowing how fast homes move
Some North Shore communities see competitive offers within days of listing. Being prepared before you find the right home matters.
Missing the tradeoffs between towns
Beverly, Gloucester, and Ipswich each offer different things at different price points. Understanding the differences helps you find the right fit.
Waiting too long to get pre-approved
In active markets, pre-approval makes your search more purposeful and your offers stronger. It is worth doing early.
How I Help Buyers
I partner with buyers to understand the market, recognize the right opportunity, and move forward with confidence. With strong local knowledge, clear communication, and a calm, strategic approach, I guide buyers through each step.
- Help narrow the right towns based on your goals and budget
- Explain market conditions honestly and clearly
- Compare housing types and tradeoffs across communities
- Spot better-fit opportunities before they go under contract
- Create a realistic search strategy based on timing and budget
- Guide you through the offer and closing process calmly
AI Certified Agent™
As an AI Certified Agent™, I use modern tools to research faster, organize options more clearly, and help buyers understand the market with better information. This improves the quality of your search without replacing the human judgment that matters most.
Learn moreCertified Negotiation Specialist™
Once you find the right home, strategy matters. As a Certified Negotiation Specialist™, I help buyers prepare stronger offers, think clearly under pressure, and protect their position through the process.
Learn moreThe North Shore Offers Something Different in Every Town
From the working waterfront of Gloucester to the historic downtown of Newburyport, the pedestrian streets of Salem to the quiet marshes of Newbury, the North Shore has significant variety within a relatively compact area. Homes can feel very different depending on the town, neighborhood, and property type, and values can change from street to street. Local knowledge matters here.
What Buyers Say
"Kathleen came highly recommended and she has met every expectation. She is pleasant, very professional, attentive to detail and most helpful in advising at every stage of the process."
Buyer, North Shore
"Kathleen's knowledge of the local market was invaluable. She helped us understand the differences between towns and made the whole process feel manageable."
Buyer, Essex County
"She went well above and beyond. Her calm, steady approach made a stressful process feel much more manageable. We could not have done it without her guidance."
Buyer, Beverly MA
Common Buyer Questions
Clear answers to help you start your home search with more confidence.
Ready to Search With a Better Plan?
Whether you are just starting out or ready to act quickly, I can help you search smarter, compare towns more clearly, and move forward with confidence.