The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01913 sells for about $690,000, or $415 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,850 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Essex County, Massachusetts (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 01913 — Amesbury
The 01913 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median price of $625,000, reflecting a slight year-over-year decline. Inventory remains tight, supporting a competitive environment for well-priced homes, while rental demand remains high due to limited supply. The market is currently driven by local demand and regional commuters seeking suburban living.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban tranquility and access to major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved down 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 5.5% — 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 6.8%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01913, Essex County MA
Amesbury generally reports low crime rates, consistent with regional trends for suburban Essex County communities.
The area is served by the Amesbury Public Schools district, which maintains a stable reputation for its K-12 educational offerings.
The region faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks near the Merrimack River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the I-495 corridor and local revitalization efforts in the downtown 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 and I-95, providing access to employment hubs in the Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley regions.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including Woodsom Farm, the Powwow River, and various local parks and trail networks.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited supply, with rents influenced by regional Fair Market Rent standards.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, professional services, and proximity to larger industrial employers in the Merrimack Valley.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major highway access via I-495 and I-95.
Development is focused on infill projects and the preservation of historic character while expanding housing options.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard state-level school district funding.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including coastal and riverine flood 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 Park4.516 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.115.1 mi
- Water Park of New England3.817.7 mi
- Fun City Trampoline Park Salem4.315 mi
- Jay Gee's Ice Cream and Fun Center4.618 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.516 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.71.8 mi
- The Brook4.23.6 mi
- Topsfield Fairgrounds4.315.4 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.418 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.66.4 mi
- The Brook4.23.6 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.67.3 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.72.2 mi
- Hampton Beach Casino4.57.7 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.714.2 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.718.1 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.617.6 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.413.4 mi
- Albacore Park4.718.2 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.66.4 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.67.3 mi
- Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse4.88 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.72.2 mi
- Winnekenni Castle4.67.6 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.518.9 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.48.6 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.618 mi
- Atkinson Resort & Country Club4.512.2 mi
- Black Swan Country Club3.99.9 mi
- Far Corner Golf4.210.9 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.412.7 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.210.9 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.71.8 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.56.2 mi
- Burlington4.210.3 mi
- Butcher Boy Market4.612.8 mi
- Tendercrop Farm4.76.5 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.625.5 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.617.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large recreational area with trails and open space.
Historic district with local restaurants and shops.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 22.3% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $625,000 could not be independently corroborated and was removed pending review (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center.