Discover Amesbury “A Charming Mill Town with Modern Momentum”

🏛️ Historic Sites & Museums

• Lowell’s Boat Shop – America’s oldest operating boat shop (est. 1793), a National Historic Landmark renowned for its wooden dories and rich maritime history

• Macy–Colby House – A colonial-era saltbox home from ~1649, offering visitors a step back into early Massachusetts life

• John Greenleaf Whittier House – Home of the famed poet and abolitionist, housing original furnishings and open to the public May–Oct

• Rocky Hill Meeting House – A rare, preserved 18th‑century Georgian meetinghouse with its original interior intact, gift‑listed on the National Register

🌾 Farms & Nature

• Cider Hill Farm – Seasonal apple picking, pumpkin patches, cider donuts, and family-friendly farm fun

• Lake Attitash – A 360-acre lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and lakeside picnics during warmer months

• Powwow River & Riverwalk – Scenic walking and cycling paths through downtown amid landscaped greenspaces and mill buildings

• Amesbury Town Park & Maudslay State Park – Open fields, playgrounds, trail access, and picnic areas ideal for family outings

🍻 Breweries & Local Flavor

• Brewery Silvaticus – Rustic ales in a repurposed mill, central to Amesbury’s brewery revival

• BareWolf Brewing – Community-oriented brewery with events like MarketDaze showcasing local artisans and music

• Mill 77 & Outrider Beer Co. – More craft beer experiences tucked into Amesbury’s vibrant mill district

☕ Local Dining & Shopping

• Downtown Main Street – Stroll past boutiques, art galleries, and cafes in historic mill buildings.

• Market Square Bakehouse, Phat Cats, Crave, Flatbreads – Highly recommended by locals for casual eats and artisan baked goods.

🎟️ Seasonal Events & Family Fun

• Community Events – Look out for craft fairs, trivia nights, live music, and changing exhibitions—frequently listed on Eventbrite.

• Amesbury Days & Summer Block Parties – Annual celebrations featuring live outdoor performances in the Millyard and on Main Street

📊Market Data

• Amesbury Market Snapshot (May 2025)

  Median Sold Price

  • $600,000 for all home types—up 18.8% year-over-year from May 2024 rocket.com+6niche.com+6movoto.com+6redfin.com+1movoto.com+1

  • Rocket-affiliated data also reports $600,000 (+6.2% vs year ago) with a $367/sq ft unit price rocket.com

  Average Home Value

  • Zillow ZHVI: $615,578, (+4.6% over past year, through April 30, 2025) zillow.com+1zillow.com+1

  Price per Square Foot

  • Redfin: about $412/sq ft (+18.2%)

  • Rocket: $367/sq ft rocket.com

  Days on Market

  • 19 days on average, unchanged year-over-year redfin.com+3redfin.com+3rocket.com+3

  Market Speed & Competition

  • 75% of homes sold above list price; average sale-to-list ratio is about 102–103% realtor.com+3realtor.com+3zillow.com+3

  • Homes receive ~2 offers on average and sell in ~19 days—Redfin labels the market “most competitive” redfin.com+1redfin.com+1

  Housing Inventory

  • 86 homes listed in May—a 30.3% increase from April zillow.com+3rocket.com+3zillow.com+3

  • 20 homes sold in that month—down 23% year-over-year (26 sales in May 2024)

  Seller’s Market

  • Consistently labeled a “Seller’s Market” with sustained price gains rocket.com

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  💡 Insights for Investors

  • Strong price appreciation & competition: Median prices around $600–615K with annual increases between 5–19%.

  • Quick sales: Homes typically close in under three weeks with multiple offer situations.

  • Active inventory: Rising listings may create short-term opportunities for deals.

  • High price-per-square-foot: Premium infers strong buyer demand and solid rental/resale prospects.