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Salisbury
Salisbury is a seaside town of 9,236 people on the New Hampshire border, about 38 miles north of Boston and the northernmost coastal town Kathleen serves. Settled in 1638 and incorporated by 1640, it grew around farming and fishing, then became one of Massachusetts' classic beach towns as the shore developed.
Salisbury Beach is the heart of it: miles of ocean beach, a state reservation, and a beach-road neighborhood of cottages, condos, and year-round homes. The town center, inland off Route 1, holds the schools, town offices, and the quieter daily life behind the summer scene.
Salisbury Beach
Miles of ocean beach and boardwalk energy
State Reservation
Dunes, trails, and protected beach
Beachside Living
Cottages, condos, and year-round beach roads
New Hampshire Line
The North Shore's northernmost coastal town
Salisbury
The numbers that frame the town, in one glance.
| County | Essex County |
|---|---|
| Region | Boston's Coastal North Shore |
| Residents | 9,236 (2020 Census) |
| Distance to Boston | About 38 miles north |
| ZIP Code | 01952 |
| Settled | 1638; incorporated by 1640 |
| Government | Open Town Meeting, Select Board |
| Known For | Salisbury Beach, the state reservation, the New Hampshire line |
Salisbury
Life in Salisbury is shaped by the beach. In summer, Beach Road and the reservation draw crowds and traffic; the rest of the year the town is a quiet coastal community on the New Hampshire line, a short drive from Newburyport's downtown for shopping and dining.
The town splits roughly into the beachside neighborhoods, with cottages, condos, and seasonal energy, and the town center inland, with more land, older homes, and the year-round schools and services. Salisbury Elementary is in town, and Triton Regional Middle and High Schools serve Salisbury, Newbury, and Rowley from the campus in Byfield.
There is no rail station in Salisbury. The closest stop is Newburyport Station, a few minutes south on Route 1, on the Newburyport/Rockport Line; my commuter rail guide covers how that commute works if the rail matters to you.
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A few real Salisbury stops, from the beach to Main Street, to start from.
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Official August 2026 market report data from the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) and MLS PIN for Salisbury, Massachusetts.
7
Closed Sales (August)
4
Pending Sales
$740,000
Median Sales Price (August)
$731,000
Median Sales Price (YTD)
56
Days on Market (August)
52
Days on Market (YTD)
3.4
Months Supply of Inventory
Seven single-family homes closed in Salisbury in August, with 4 pending. The August median sales price was $740,000 and the year-to-date median was $731,000. Homes spent 56 cumulative days on market in August (52 year to date), and inventory stood at 3.4 months of supply.
Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.
8
Closed Sales (August)
10
Pending Sales
$559,900
Median Sales Price (August)
$562,450
Median Sales Price (YTD)
43
Days on Market (August)
54
Days on Market (YTD)
2.6
Months Supply of Inventory
Eight condominiums closed in August, with 10 pending. The August median was $559,900 and the year-to-date median was $562,450. Condos spent 43 cumulative days on market in August (54 year to date), and months of supply sat at 2.6.
Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.
Kathleen's Take on the Salisbury Market
Salisbury's August numbers are steady: the $740,000 single-family and $559,900 condominium medians sit within a percent or two of the year-to-date figures, which is a genuinely stable read for one month. Condo supply at 2.6 months is the tighter side of the market, so well-priced condos deserve a fast decision.
Seven closed sales and only 4 pending in August, against 3.4 months of supply, makes Salisbury a market where the buyer pool is real but small. The beach and the seasons drive the calendar here, so how a home is priced for the buyers who actually exist matters more than chasing last summer's comp.
I watch months of supply, 3.4 for single-family and 2.6 for condos, because in a small beach market it is the honest signal. Days on market in the 50s tells me buyers are out there and specific; the town sells at its own pace and rewards realistic pricing.
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 Salisbury right now.
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Salisbury questions people actually ask. Clear answers to the most common questions about living in this beach town.
Yes, for buyers who want the beach first. Salisbury is a seaside town of 9,236 people with miles of ocean beach, a state reservation, and a quieter year-round community on the New Hampshire border. It is a smaller, less walkable market than Newburyport or Salem, so the fit depends on whether beach access and space matter more than downtown life.
Salisbury is known for Salisbury Beach, the Salisbury Beach State Reservation, the beach-road neighborhood of cottages and condos, Blue Ocean Music Hall at the beach, and for being the North Shore’s northernmost coastal town on the New Hampshire line.
Salisbury is about 38 miles north of Boston on the New Hampshire border. There is no rail station in town; the closest MBTA stop is Newburyport Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, a few minutes south on Route 1.
No. Salisbury has no MBTA station of its own. The nearest stop on the Newburyport/Rockport Line is Newburyport Station, minutes south on Route 1, for service to Boston’s North Station.
Salisbury is part of the Triton Regional School District, which also serves Newbury and Rowley. Salisbury Elementary School is in town, and Triton Regional Middle School and Triton Regional High School share the campus in Byfield.
Explore Salisbury 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, Rowley, and Newbury cover the neighboring communities, and the hub page for Coastal Communities links every North Shore town Kathleen serves.
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Authoritative first-party sources for Salisbury information. These links go directly to official websites.
Next step
A conversation is the fastest way to see which Salisbury fits you: a beachside condo, a cottage on a beach road, or a year-round home near town. You do not have to decide anything before we talk.
