Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Amesbury, MA
$599,900Median listing price
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About Amesbury
Amesbury is a former mill city on the Merrimack with a walkable downtown and a strong community feel at the edge of the North Shore. Housing mixes historic mill buildings, downtown colonials, and suburban subdivisions.
Home prices in Amesbury
The median listing price in Amesbury is $599,900.
Top places in Amesbury
- Downtown Amesbury — Main Street shops and restaurants in the mill district.
- Amesbury Town Hall and Market Square.
- Lake Gardner — swimming beach and trails.
- Woodsom Farm — 300+ acres of fields and trails.
- The Powow River and its falls downtown.
- Lowell Boat Shop — the historic wooden-boat builder on the Merrimack.
Commuting from Amesbury
- No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line service in neighboring Newburyport (approximate).
- Typical drive-plus-rail trip to North Station: roughly 60–80 minutes door to door (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~45–60 minutes via I-95/I-495 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Amesbury
Public schools: Amesbury Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Amesbury FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Amesbury, MA?
The median listing price in Amesbury is $599,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Amesbury, MA?
No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line service in neighboring Newburyport (approximate). - Which school district serves Amesbury, MA?
Amesbury is served by Amesbury Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.