Living in & buying/selling in Haverhill, MA
On the Merrimack at the end of the train line that carries its name — with the New Hampshire border along its northern edge.
Haverhill, briefly
Haverhill sits on the Merrimack River at the end of the MBTA line that carries its name, with the New Hampshire border along its northern edge. It has two commuter rail stations — Haverhill and Bradford — a downtown of brick buildings from its shoe-making years, and quieter, more open roads toward its outer edges.
Bradford, across the river from downtown, was its own town until it joined Haverhill in 1897. Between the two sides you get a wide spread of homes, prices and lot sizes inside one city.
Haverhill, 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
Downtown and the older neighborhoods around it have two- and three-family homes, Victorians, and residential lofts in converted shoe-factory buildings. Bradford mixes older homes with mid-century streets. Further out you will find colonials, capes and newer subdivisions on larger lots, and some farm properties.
For owner-occupant investors, Haverhill’s multi-families sit within reach of a train station; for buyers who want space, the outer sections offer it without leaving Massachusetts. On older homes we plan around heating, electrical, roofs and lead paint for anything built before 1978.
Getting to and from Haverhill
Check the MBTA and MassDOT or NHDOT for current schedules and roadwork.
- By train
Haverhill is the outer end of the MBTA Haverhill Line, and Bradford is the stop just before it — both with service to Boston’s North Station.
- By car
I-495 has several exits in the city. Routes 97, 108, 110, 113 and 125 handle local trips and connections to New Hampshire.
- Across the line
Salem, Atkinson and Plaistow, New Hampshire, border Haverhill to the north.
Schools in Haverhill
Haverhill’s public schools are run by Haverhill 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 Haverhill
- “Queen Slipper City”
Haverhill was a shoe-making center; by the end of 1913, about one in ten shoes made in the United States came from the city.
- Winnekenni Castle
Built in 1875 as a residence, it stands in the Winnekenni Park Conservation Area.
- John Greenleaf Whittier
The poet was from Haverhill, and his best-known poem, “Snow-Bound,” is set there.
- Bradford
A separate town until January 1, 1897, when it became part of Haverhill.
Answered plainly
Is there a train from Haverhill to Boston?
Yes, two stations: Haverhill, at the outer end of the MBTA Haverhill Line, and Bradford. Both have service to North Station. Check the MBTA schedule for current times and parking.
What kinds of homes are in Haverhill?
Two- and three-family homes, Victorians and converted shoe-factory lofts near downtown; older and mid-century homes in Bradford; colonials, capes, newer subdivisions and some farm properties further out.
Is Haverhill close to New Hampshire?
Yes. Salem, Atkinson and Plaistow, New Hampshire, border the city to the north, and I am licensed in both states, so we can compare homes on either side of the line.
How is the Haverhill 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 Haverhill 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 Haverhill?
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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