Living in & buying/selling in Andover, MA
A classic New England town just south of Lawrence, with two train stations and the I-93/I-495 interchange inside its borders.
Andover, briefly
Andover sits just south of Lawrence, with a traditional downtown along Main Street, two commuter rail stations and the interchange of I-93 and I-495 inside the town. Few places in the region combine rail, both interstates and a classic town center so closely.
It is one of the oldest towns in the area — incorporated in 1646 — and that shows in its historic centers, from the village around Main Street to Shawsheen Village and Ballardvale.
Andover, this week
Live from public sources and refreshed every week. When a town has no separate series, the panel shows county figures and says so.
What the housing stock looks like
Andover is mostly single-family. Colonials from many decades dominate, from historic homes near the center, in Shawsheen Village and in Ballardvale, to larger contemporary colonials on bigger lots in the outer parts of town. There are also condominium and townhouse communities and a smaller number of two-families.
Because so much of the stock is single-family on established lots, buyers here usually weigh age and condition against lot and location. On historic homes, ask the town early whether any local preservation rules apply before planning exterior changes.
Getting to and from Andover
Check the MBTA and MassDOT or NHDOT for current schedules and roadwork.
- By train
Andover has two stops on the MBTA Haverhill Line — Andover and Ballardvale — with service to Boston’s North Station.
- By car
I-93 and I-495 meet in Andover. Route 28 is the main north–south road through town, and Routes 125 and 133 also cross it.
- Nearby
Lawrence, North Andover and Tewksbury are next door, and the Lawrence station is one stop north.
Schools in Andover
Andover’s public schools are run by Andover Public Schools. For school assignments, enrollment and programs, go straight to the district — it is the only source I point clients to.
I don't rank or rate schools; the district and the state are the sources to trust. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education publishes school and district profiles for every public district in the state.
A few things about Andover
- Phillips Academy
The independent boarding school was founded in Andover in 1778.
- Shawsheen Village
A planned mill community; its mill was announced in 1919 and began operating in 1922.
- Harold Parker State Forest
A state forest on the border of Andover, Middleton and North Reading.
- Incorporated in 1646
One of the oldest towns in the Merrimack Valley; North Andover was part of it until 1855.
Answered plainly
Does Andover have commuter rail?
Yes, two stations on the MBTA Haverhill Line: Andover and Ballardvale, both with service to North Station. Check the MBTA schedule for current times and parking.
What kinds of homes are in Andover?
Mostly single-family colonials, from historic homes near the center and in Shawsheen Village and Ballardvale to newer colonials on larger lots, plus condominium and townhouse communities.
How close is Andover to the interstates?
Very close: I-93 and I-495 meet inside the town, and Route 28 runs north–south through it.
How is the Andover housing market right now?
The Market Pulse on this page refreshes every week from public sources: typical value, sale prices, days on market and mortgage rates. Those are area trends; for a specific street, I pull the recent comparable sales.
What is my home in Andover worth?
Request a home value and I'll review the comparable sales and active competition near your address, then send you a written range. It's free and there's no obligation.
Do you work in Spanish?
Yes. I'm a bilingual REALTOR®, and the whole process — every document explained, the negotiation and the signings — can be in Spanish.
Thinking about a move in Andover?
Tell me what you're planning — buying, selling or investing. I'll come back with real numbers for this town, in English or Spanish.
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