The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01835 sells for about $428,950, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 01835 — Haverhill
The 01835 housing market shows signs of stabilization with moderate inventory levels and consistent demand. While year-over-year price growth has flattened, the area remains an attractive option for commuters due to its relative affordability compared to the Boston core. Market activity is driven by steady interest from local buyers and ongoing urban revitalization efforts.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the inner Boston suburbs, as well as families looking for established community amenities.
Median prices moved down 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 01835, Essex County MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with regional averages for similar urban-suburban mixed environments, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Haverhill Public Schools district, which maintains a diverse student body and provides a range of academic and extracurricular programs.
The area faces standard regional risks including winter storm impacts and localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Merrimack River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Greater Boston employment corridor and ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown Haverhill area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents primarily commute via I-495 or the MBTA Commuter Rail Haverhill Line, providing direct access to Boston and surrounding employment hubs.
The area features access to the Merrimack River for water activities, several local parks, and proximity to regional shopping centers and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and local workers, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of multi-family and single-family rental stock.
The local economy is supported by healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with many residents commuting to the broader Merrimack Valley and Boston metro area.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail and major highway access via I-495, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on urban infill and the conversion of historic mill buildings into modern residential and commercial spaces.
The City of Haverhill Assessor's Office manages property valuations based on market data and state guidelines.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including flood zones near the river and standard New England weather risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Canobie Lake Park4.58.5 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.213.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Woburn4.117.3 mi
- Nova Adventure Park4.517.5 mi
- Water Park of New England3.812.3 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.58.5 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.712 mi
- Tsongas Center4.513.2 mi
- The Brook4.213.8 mi
- Topsfield Fairgrounds4.311.3 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.818.7 mi
- Peabody Essex Museum4.718.8 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.716.5 mi
- The Witch House at Salem4.318.6 mi
- The House of the Seven Gables4.619 mi
- Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary4.912 mi
- Harold Parker State Forest4.78.6 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.79.8 mi
- Ipswich River Park4.712.4 mi
- Griffin Park4.89.8 mi
- Pickering Wharf Marina4.619 mi
- Jubilee Yacht Club Inc4.618.2 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.41.8 mi
- The Mall at Rockingham Park4.47.2 mi
- Tuscan Village4.47 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.712 mi
- Burlington4.21.9 mi
- Salem NH Flea Market Inc4.15.7 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.126.9 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.621.4 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.626.8 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.525.2 mi
- The Lounge3.426.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational space and river access.
Historic area with local restaurants and shops.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.