For Buyers:
Amesbury moves fast: roughly 15 days on market means the homes that fit your list are gone quickly, and the June median near $645,000 is up from a year ago. Come preapproved, know what you want, and move when the right house appears.
Community Guide
Amesbury, MA
What's in this guide
Jump straight to the section you need, from the river and riverwalk to the market numbers, Kathleen's take, and the FAQ.
Amesbury at a Glance The river city, the Millyard, and what sets it apart. Quick Facts The numbers that frame the city, in one glance. Living in Amesbury Daily life along the river and in the downtown neighborhoods. Things to Do & Dining Riverfront stops, the Millyard, and local dining. Market & Kathleen's Take Amesbury listings, sales, and what the numbers mean. FAQ Quick answers on commuting, schools, the river, and buying in Amesbury. Resources Official city, school, and transit links.
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Amesbury at a Glance
This guide covers what it is actually like to live in Amesbury, Massachusetts: a Merrimack River city of about 17,000 people on Boston's North Shore with a walkable downtown, a reinvented mill district, and rail access to Boston. Amesbury is one of the Essex County communities Kathleen serves, and it is a real alternative for buyers who want riverfront character without coastal prices.
Amesbury grew as an industrial mill town and a builder of carriages along the Merrimack. Today the river is the point: the Amesbury Riverwalk runs through downtown, the Lower Millyard holds shops, studios, and restaurants, and the Amesbury Sports Park anchors the recreation side of town. The community was first settled in 1654, incorporated in 1668, and has been a city since 1996.
Merrimack River
Riverfront living, boating, and views along the shore
Amesbury Riverwalk
A scenic downtown path along the Merrimack
Lower Millyard
Factory-era brick mills now full of shops and dining
Rail to Boston
Newburyport/Rockport Line, minutes away
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Quick Facts About Amesbury
The numbers that frame the city, in one glance.
| County | Essex County |
|---|---|
| Region | Boston's North Shore |
| Residents | 17,366 (2020 Census) |
| Distance to Boston | About 35 miles north |
| ZIP Code | 01913 |
| Settled | 1654; incorporated 1668 |
| Government | Mayor-Council; city since 1996 |
| Known For | The Merrimack River, the Riverwalk, the Lower Millyard |
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Living in Amesbury
Life in Amesbury is river-centric. The Riverwalk runs along the Merrimack through downtown, and the Lower Millyard's brick mills now hold restaurants, studios, and small shops instead of factories. In summer the waterfront is busy; the rest of the year Amesbury is a quiet commuter city about 35 miles north of Boston.
Neighborhoods fan out from downtown toward the river and the New Hampshire border, mixing older homes, capes, and newer construction. Amesbury Public Schools serve the city, and there is no MBTA station in town; the nearest stop is Newburyport Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, minutes away. My commuter rail guide covers how that commute works if the rail matters to you.
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Things to Do & Dining in Amesbury
A few real Amesbury stops, from the Millyard to Main Street, to start from.
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Amesbury Real Estate Market Snapshot
Public real-estate data for Amesbury, Massachusetts, September 2026 (not an official MAR report).
Amesbury Market Snapshot (2026)
~$645,000
Median Sale Price (June 2026, Redfin)
~5.7%
Year Over Year Change (up)
~15 days
Typical Days on Market
~$635,000
Average Home Value (Zillow)
Amesbury's public-market reading for 2026: a median sale price around $645,000 as of June 2026, up roughly 5.7% from a year earlier, with homes typically selling in about 15 days. Zillow's average home value for the city sits near $635,000.
Figures from public real-estate data (Redfin, Zillow, September 2026) and are approximate. Not an official MAR report.
Kathleen's Take on the Amesbury Market
For Sellers:
With a rising median and quick days on market, Amesbury is a market where a well-priced home gets attention fast. The riverfront and Millyard character carries the top of the market; the rest sells at a fair, evidence-based price.
What I Watch:
I watch the year-over-year trend and days on market together. A market that is both rising and fast rewards realistic pricing on day one, because a house that lingers here gets compared to everything new that lists after it.
Thinking about making a move on the North Shore? Ask Kathleen, or book a call, and she will walk you through what is happening in Amesbury right now.
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FAQ: Amesbury, Massachusetts
Amesbury questions people actually ask. Clear answers to the most common questions about living in this river city.
01 Is Amesbury, MA a good place to live?
Yes, for buyers who want Merrimack River waterfront with a walkable downtown and rail access. Amesbury is a city of 17,366 people about 35 miles north of Boston, with the Lower Millyard district, the riverside Riverwalk, and Newburyport's shops, restaurants, and beaches minutes away.
02 What is Amesbury known for?
Amesbury is known for its Merrimack River waterfront, the Amesbury Riverwalk, and the Lower Millyard, the former factory district along the river that now holds shops, studios, and restaurants. Amesbury also grew up building carriages, and that industrial history still shapes downtown.
03 How far is Amesbury from Boston?
About 35 miles north of Boston. Amesbury has no MBTA station of its own; the nearest stop is Newburyport Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, minutes away, with service to Boston's North Station.
04 Does Amesbury have a train station?
No. Amesbury has no MBTA station of its own. The closest stop on the Newburyport/Rockport Line is Newburyport Station, a few minutes east, for service to Boston's North Station.
05 What schools serve Amesbury?
Amesbury Public Schools serve the city, including Amesbury Elementary, Amesbury Middle, and Amesbury High School.
06 Where can I find homes for sale in Amesbury?
Explore Amesbury homes for sale through Kathleen Militello, Realtor with eXp Realty, on her website, Essex County Homes for Sale.
Comparing towns? My full guides to Newburyport, Salisbury, and Haverhill cover the neighboring Merrimack towns, and the hub page for Coastal Communities links every North Shore town Kathleen serves.
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Official Amesbury Resources
Authoritative first-party sources for Amesbury information. These links go directly to official websites.
- City of Amesbury Official municipal website
- Amesbury Public Schools City schools
- MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line Commuter rail schedules
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center Official flood maps
- Essex County Homes for Sale Kathleen's North Shore listings
Next step
Thinking about Amesbury? Let's talk.
A conversation is the fastest way to see which Amesbury fits you: a riverfront home, a downtown fixer with character, or a house near the sports park. You do not have to decide anything before we talk.