Merrimack Valley · Town guide
Living in Amesbury, MA.
A small city near the New Hampshire line with a revitalized mill downtown, easy I-95 and I-495 access, and a higher residential tax rate.
Amesbury at a glance
- Median single-family
- $680,000
- ▼ 6.8% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $424,000
- ▼ 17.3% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 28
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 99.2%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $15.05
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 17,617
- 2024 Census estimate, +1.4% since 2020
- To Boston
- 35 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Amesbury market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $680,000 | $424,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 6.8% | ▼ 17.3% |
| Sales closed | 87 | 71 |
| Median days on market | 28 | 48 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 99.2% | 98.7% |
| For sale at month end | 19 | 16 |
| Months of supply | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Amesbury Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Amesbury compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury | $680,000 ▼ 6.8% | $424,000 | 28 | $15.05 |
| Newburyport | $1,040,000 ▼ 15.0% | $727,500 | 34 | $9.26 |
| Groveland | $732,500 ▼ 5.5% | $559,000 | 40 | $12.98 |
| Haverhill | $615,000 ▲ 2.1% | $423,250 | 33 | $10.61 |
| Ipswich | $897,500 ▼ 3.8% | $675,000 | 59 | $10.78 |
| North Andover | $1,005,000 ▲ 10.6% | $412,000 | 34 | $11.24 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Amesbury.
What is it like to live in Amesbury?
Amesbury has a compact downtown built around former carriage and mill buildings, now home to restaurants, shops, and lofts. It's close to Newburyport, the beaches, and I-95 and I-495.
It's a lower-priced alternative to Newburyport with a similar coastal-town lifestyle nearby.
What are Amesbury's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown / the Millyard | Mill buildings, restaurants, and lofts | Walkability |
| Near Lake Gardner | Residential streets near the lake | Water nearby |
| Outer Amesbury | Suburban and rural streets | Space |
What does housing look like in Amesbury?
Amesbury has older homes and two-families near downtown, loft condos in converted mills, and single-families and newer homes in outer areas.
How is the commute from Amesbury to Boston?
Amesbury has no MBTA rail station. Newburyport's commuter rail station is nearby, and I-95 and I-495 meet close to town.
Where do people spend time in Amesbury?
- Downtown's Millyard
- Lake Gardner
- The Powwow River and the riverwalk
What should buyers and sellers know about Amesbury?
- Amesbury's FY2026 residential tax rate is among the higher ones I cover; use the calculator on this page.
- No rail in town; Newburyport's station is the nearest.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Amesbury Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Amesbury have a train?
No. The nearest MBTA commuter rail station is in Newburyport.
Is Amesbury cheaper than Newburyport?
Its single-family median was well below Newburyport's through August 2026.
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What would a Amesbury home cost per month?
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What is the median home price in Amesbury, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Amesbury was $680,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $730,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $424,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Amesbury?
Single-family homes that sold in Amesbury during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 28 days on market and sold for 99.2% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Amesbury, MA?
Amesbury's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $15.05 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $10,230 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Amesbury to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Amesbury. It's about 35 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Amesbury homes for sale right now.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.