Merrimack Valley · Town guide
Living in Groveland, MA.
A small, quiet town on the Merrimack River near Haverhill, with larger lots and very few sales in any year.
Groveland at a glance
- Median single-family
- $732,500
- ▼ 5.5% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $559,000
- ▲ 16.5% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 40
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 100.6%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $12.98
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 6,849
- 2024 Census estimate, +1.4% since 2020
- To Boston
- 28 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Groveland market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $732,500 | $559,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 5.5% | ▲ 16.5% |
| Sales closed | 45 | 5 |
| Median days on market | 40 | 26 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 100.6% | 100.7% |
| For sale at month end | 12 | |
| Months of supply | 2.1 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Groveland 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 Groveland compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland | $732,500 ▼ 5.5% | $559,000 | 40 | $12.98 |
| Haverhill | $615,000 ▲ 2.1% | $423,250 | 33 | $10.61 |
| North Andover | $1,005,000 ▲ 10.6% | $412,000 | 34 | $11.24 |
| Lawrence | $535,000 ▼ 2.7% | $325,000 | 32 | $8.64 |
| Methuen | $600,000 ▼ 3.2% | $418,000 | 33 | $10.40 |
| Amesbury | $680,000 ▼ 6.8% | $424,000 | 28 | $15.05 |
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 Groveland.
What is it like to live in Groveland?
Groveland is a small, rural-feeling town along the Merrimack River between Haverhill and Georgetown. It's quiet, residential, and close to I-95 and I-495.
It's a small market, so each sale matters.
What are Groveland's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Groveland center | Small town center near the river | A small-town setting |
| Outer roads | Larger lots and newer homes | Space |
What does housing look like in Groveland?
Groveland is mostly single-family, with a mix of older homes and newer construction on larger lots. Many homes have septic systems.
How is the commute from Groveland to Boston?
Groveland has no MBTA rail station. Residents use Haverhill's stations or drive via I-95 and I-495.
Where do people spend time in Groveland?
- The Merrimack River
- Conservation land and trails
- Johnson's Pond
What should buyers and sellers know about Groveland?
- Septic systems and Title 5 inspections are common.
- With few sales, recent comparable sales matter more than the median.
- Groveland is part of a regional school district with neighboring towns.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (the Pentucket Regional School District).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Groveland have a train?
No. Haverhill's commuter rail stations are nearby.
What school district serves Groveland?
Groveland is part of the Pentucket Regional School District with Merrimac and West Newbury.
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Groveland home cost per month?
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How I help in Groveland
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Multifamily & investingQuick answers about Groveland.
What is the median home price in Groveland, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Groveland was $732,500 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $775,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $559,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Groveland?
Single-family homes that sold in Groveland during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 40 days on market and sold for 100.6% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Groveland, MA?
Groveland's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $12.98 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 $9,510 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Groveland to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Groveland. It's about 28 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Groveland homes for sale right now.
Active and coming-soon listings in Groveland, through my Ruuster home search. Save a search to hear about new ones as they come on.
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More Merrimack Valley towns
- Haverhill
- Lowell
- Lawrence
- Methuen
- Andover
- North Andover
- Dracut
- Chelmsford
- Tewksbury
- Billerica
- Amesbury
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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.