Amesbury, MA Real Estate And Community Resources Guide

A historic town made as much for museum-goers as for those who love to keep active, Amesbury is situated in Essex County along the Merrimack and Powow Rivers. First known as “Salisbury New Town,” Amesbury was settled in 1642 and formally incorporated in 1668.

With modest beginnings as a farming town, the Powow River provoked a bustling industrial and maritime economy. The falls of the Powow River powered what is believed to be the nation's first mechanized nail-making factory, and in the 19th century Amesbury became widely known for its stylish carriages. The city was also home to the production site of Hoyt's Buffalo Brand Peanut Butter Kisses, America's number one candy for some time.

Conveniently located at the intersection of interstates 95 and 495, Amesbury sits on the New Hampshire border 43 miles north of Boston. Home to 16,429 people in 2007, Amesbury's 13.65 square miles offer a wide-range of real estate options. Between March 2008 and March 2009, the most economical new and old single-family residences sold for around $114,000. At the other end of the price range, new homes with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths sold for around $530,000, with the most expensive home selling for $725,000. Over the last year, the median sales price for a single-family home in Amesbury was $277,750.

Known for its rich architectural heritage, Amesbury claims around 23 buildings still standing from the Colonial Era and 77 Georgian and Federal-style dwellings. Of particular interest are the Macy-Colby House (1654) and the residence of acclaimed poet John Greenleaf Whitter. Due to the city's emphasis on preservation, Amesbury offers an impressive collection of museums, including the Josiah Bartlett Museum-a well-preserved 1870 schoolhouse. In 1777 the U.S.S. Alliance was constructed at a site now commemorated as Alliance Park.

For those who would rather take advantage of Amesbury's beautiful New England surroundings, the city boasts the Cider Hill Farm (www.ciderhill.com), Amesbury Sports Park, Amesbury Country Club, and Riverwalk, a pedestrian walkway and bike path along the Powow River. The quaint, neighboring sea town of Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley provide additional recreational offerings of all kinds.

The young people of Amesbury enjoy the educational facilities of the Amesbury Public Schools District. The district includes Charles C. Cashman Elementary and Amesbury Elementary, both with around 500 students from Pre-K through 4th grade. Amesbury Middle meets the needs of students aged 4th through 8th grade, and Amesbury High School offers about 750 students its educational resources. Amesbury is also home to Whittier Regional Vocational School, and a range of private education offerings.

The city offers bus service throughout the Merrimack Valley, freight service by The Boston and Main Railroad, and commuter rail service from Newburyport and Haverhill to Boston. Amesbury is about 50 minutes to both Logan International Airport in Boston and Manchester Airport.

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