For Buyers:
Georgetown moves quickly: about 18 days on market with roughly a month of supply means the homes that fit sell fast. Come preapproved, know what you want, and be ready to act the day a good listing hits.
Community Guide
Georgetown, MA
What's in this guide
Jump straight to the section you need, from Baldpate Pond and the village center to the market numbers, Kathleen's take, and the FAQ.
Georgetown at a Glance The pond, the village center, and what sets the town apart. Quick Facts The numbers that frame the town, in one glance. Living in Georgetown Daily life on country roads with a rail commute nearby. Things to Do & Dining Village-center stops and local dining. Market & Kathleen's Take Georgetown listings, sales, and what the numbers mean. FAQ Quick answers on commuting, schools, the pond, and buying in Georgetown. Resources Official town, school, and transit links.
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Georgetown at a Glance
This guide covers what it is actually like to live in Georgetown, Massachusetts: a country town of about 8,500 people on the inland edge of Essex County, about 30 miles north of Boston, with a working village center, a big pond, and a rail commute close by. Georgetown is one of the Essex County communities Kathleen serves, and it is the answer for buyers who want open land and small-town calm without leaving the commuter rail network behind.
Georgetown grew out of Rowley, settled in 1639 as New Rowley and incorporated on its own in 1838. Today the town balances its farming past with commuters on the Newburyport/Rockport Line: Baldpate Pond anchors conservation land at the edge of town, Central Street holds the shops and restaurants, and the Georgetown Historical Society documents the rest. It is country character, close enough to Boston to keep the commute workable.
Baldpate Pond
The big pond and conservation land on the town’s edge
Historical Society
The Georgetown Historical Society keeps town history close
Village Center
Local shops and dining along Central Street
Rail to Boston
Rowley Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, minutes away
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Quick Facts About Georgetown
The numbers that frame the town, in one glance.
| County | Essex County |
|---|---|
| Region | Essex County's inland North Shore |
| Residents | 8,470 (2020 Census) |
| Distance to Boston | About 30 miles north |
| ZIP Code | 01833 |
| Settled | 1639 (as New Rowley); incorporated 1838 |
| Government | Open town meeting |
| Known For | Baldpate Pond, the village center, country roads |
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Living in Georgetown
Life in Georgetown runs on country time. Central Street is the village center, with shops and restaurants that serve the town rather than the tourist trade, and Baldpate Pond gives the neighborhood around it a summer recreation anchor. The rest of Georgetown is open land, farmhouses, capes, and newer construction on generous lots, quiet in a way the coastal towns cannot match.
Georgetown has no MBTA station of its own; Rowley Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line is a few minutes from town, and Route 1 and I-95 handle the cars. Georgetown Public Schools serve the town from elementary through the high school. My commuter rail guide covers how the line works if the commute matters to you.
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Things to Do & Dining in Georgetown
A few real Georgetown stops, from the village center to the pond road, to start from.
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Georgetown Real Estate Market Snapshot
Public real-estate data for Georgetown, Massachusetts, September 2026.
Georgetown Market Snapshot (2026)
~$765,000
Median Sale Price (12-month)
~18 days
Typical Days on Market
~1.1 months
Supply of Homes for Sale
Very competitive
Market Pace
Georgetown's public-market reading for 2026: a median sale price around $765,000 over the trailing twelve months, with homes typically selling in about 18 days and roughly 1.1 months of supply. That combination points to a very competitive market where a well-priced home moves fast.
Figures from public real-estate data (Redfin, Zillow, September 2026) and are approximate. Not an official MAR report.
Kathleen's Take on the Georgetown Market
For Sellers:
With a twelve-month median around $765,000 and very competitive conditions, a well-priced Georgetown home gets attention fast. Country character carries the top of the market; the rest sells at a fair, evidence-based price.
What I Watch:
I watch supply and days on market together. At roughly 1.1 months of supply, Georgetown is lean, and lean markets reward realistic pricing from day one, because a house that lingers 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 Georgetown right now.
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FAQ: Georgetown, Massachusetts
Georgetown questions people actually ask. Clear answers to the most common questions about living in this country town.
01 Is Georgetown, MA a good place to live?
Yes, for buyers who want country character with commuter rail access. Georgetown is a town of 8,470 people about 30 miles north of Boston, with Baldpate Pond, a small village center with local shops, and Rowley Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line a short drive away.
02 What is Georgetown known for?
Georgetown is known for its country character, Baldpate Pond, and the small downtown along Central Street. The town was settled in 1639 as New Rowley and incorporated in 1838 from part of Rowley, and the Georgetown Historical Society keeps that story alive.
03 How far is Georgetown from Boston?
About 30 miles north of Boston via I-95 or Route 1.
04 Does Georgetown have a train station?
No. Georgetown has no MBTA station of its own; the closest stop on the Newburyport/Rockport Line is Rowley Station, a few minutes from town, with service to Boston's North Station.
05 What schools serve Georgetown?
Georgetown Public Schools serve the town, from elementary through Georgetown High School.
06 Where can I find homes for sale in Georgetown?
Explore Georgetown homes for sale through Kathleen Militello, Realtor with eXp Realty, on her website, Essex County Homes for Sale.
Comparing towns? My full guides to Groveland, Boxford, and Rowley cover the neighboring towns, and the hub page for Coastal Communities links every North Shore town Kathleen serves.
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Official Georgetown Resources
Authoritative first-party sources for Georgetown information. These links go directly to official websites.
- Town of Georgetown Official municipal website
- Georgetown Public Schools Town 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 Georgetown? Let's talk.
A conversation is the fastest way to see which Georgetown fits you: a house near Baldpate Pond, a village-center fixer with character, or a country lot with the rail station minutes away. You do not have to decide anything before we talk.