Essex County, Massachusetts
Beverly Homes For Sale
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A Local's Perspective
Beverly, Massachusetts: Birthplace of the American Navy on the North Shore
Beverly's roots trace to 1626, when Roger Conant and a small band of Cape Ann fishermen settled the peninsula across the harbor from Salem, of which the area was then a part. It was set off from Salem and incorporated as its own town in 1668, taking the name "Beverley" after Beverley in Yorkshire, England. The town grew as a fishing and shipbuilding community through the colonial period before formally becoming a city in 1894.
Beverly's proudest civic claim rests on a single morning in 1775: on September 5, the schooner Hannah — a Marblehead fishing vessel outfitted at Glover's Wharf — put to sea from Beverly Harbor as the first vessel commissioned for George Washington's fledgling military forces, a distinction that lets the city call itself the "Birthplace of the American Navy" (a title Marblehead also claims). In the 19th and 20th centuries Beverly built a second identity as an industrial center anchored by the United Shoe Machinery Corporation's sprawling campus, which survives today as the redeveloped Cummings Center. Higher education has since layered onto that history, with Endicott College and Montserrat College of Art both based in the city.
That mix of harbor town, industrial legacy, and college presence still shapes Beverly's real estate market today. As of mid-2026, Redfin reports a median home sale price of about $773,000 in Beverly, up 6.2% year-over-year, with homes trading at roughly $427 per square foot — tracking a broader Essex County market that Bentley's Real Estate's own market reporting has shown climbing from an average sale price near $715,000 in 2021 to over $907,000 in 2025.
At a Glance
- Population
- 42,670 (2020 Census)
- Land area
- 15.09 sq mi
- County
- Essex County, Massachusetts
- Residential tax rate
- $10.99 per $1,000 assessed value (FY2025)
- Walk Score
- 51 citywide average (car-dependent overall; some downtown/waterfront blocks score in the 80s)
Source-verified as of 2026-07-23.
Highlights
Why People Choose Beverly
Lynch Park & Rose Garden
A 16-plus-acre oceanfront park on Beverly Cove with two beaches, a rose garden, splash pad, and performance shell — often called the city's crown jewel.
Cummings Center
The former United Shoe Machinery Corporation industrial campus, now a redeveloped mixed-use complex of offices, labs, and residential condo buildings including Elliott Landing and Beverly Landing.
Endicott College
A private college with programs across dozens of majors, based in Beverly on the North Shore coastline.
Montserrat College of Art
A private four-year visual arts college in downtown Beverly.
Beverly Farms & Prides Crossing
Historic shoreline villages along the Gold Coast known for large estates and ocean views.
Glover's Wharf / Schooner Hannah site
The Beverly Harbor site where the armed schooner Hannah first sailed on September 5, 1775, giving Beverly its claim as the "Birthplace of the American Navy."
Neighborhoods
Beverly's Neighborhoods & Villages
Beverly Farms
An affluent shoreline village on Beverly's eastern "Gold Coast," with its own Commuter Rail stop and large historic estates.
Prides Crossing
An exclusive oceanfront enclave adjoining Beverly Farms, long associated with grand summer estates.
Montserrat
A village centered on its own Commuter Rail station, near Montserrat College of Art.
North Beverly
A residential village with its own Commuter Rail stop and elementary school.
Ryal Side
A residential neighborhood along the Bass River, home to Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School.
Lifestyle
Life in Beverly
Beverly pairs a working harbor and historic downtown with a college-town undercurrent from Endicott and Montserrat, giving residents an easy mix of coastal recreation, arts programming, and commuter-rail access to Boston.
Parks & Recreation
Parks in Beverly
Lynch Park
55 Ober Street, Beverly, MA
- Rose garden
- Two beaches
- Splash pad
- Performance shell
- Picnic areas
Beverly Commons Conservation Area
- Extensive trail network
- Forested canopy
- Essex County Greenbelt-protected land
Schools
Schools Serving Beverly
Public Schools
Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School
K-4
Centerville Elementary School
K-4
Cove Elementary School
K-4
Hannah Elementary School
K-4
North Beverly Elementary School
K-4
Beverly Middle School
Grades 5-8
Beverly High School
Grades 9-12 (founded 1858)
Private Schools
Glen Urquhart School
Pre-K through Grade 8
Waring School
Grades 6-12
Landmark School
Day/boarding school for students with language-based learning disabilities
School assignments are subject to change — always verify directly with the school district before making a decision. Source (verified 2026-07-23)
HOA & Condo Communities
Beverly Associations
Beverly's condo and HOA stock is concentrated around the redeveloped Cummings Center campus, the former shoe-manufacturing complex now anchoring several residential buildings alongside its office and lab space.
Elliott Landing
A 74-unit condominium building constructed in 2016 at Cummings Center.
Beverly Landing
A newly built 60-unit condominium building at 50 Balch Street within Cummings Center, marketed toward active-adult (55+) buyers with one- and two-bedroom units.
New Construction
Building in Beverly
Beverly confirmed compliance with the state's MBTA Communities Act (Section 3A) in April 2025, after the City Council adopted the required zoning changes in November 2024 — opening the door to by-right multifamily development near its Commuter Rail stations, alongside a new condo project already under construction at Cummings Center.
MBTA Communities Section 3A compliance
Beverly's zoning now allows by-right multifamily housing within a required district near its Commuter Rail stations, as mandated by the 2021 state law (M.G.L. c.40A, Section 3A); compliance was confirmed by the state in April 2025.
Beverly Landing
A newly constructed 60-unit condominium building at Cummings Center, reported as roughly 75% reserved with model homes open for tours.
Nearby Communities
How Beverly Compares
Ipswich
A quieter, more rural North Shore town about 20 minutes up the coast, with a smaller year-round population and none of Beverly's commuter-rail-anchored density.
Salem
Beverly's immediate neighbor across the harbor bridge — denser, more tourist-driven, and generally carrying a higher price-per-square-foot in its historic core.
Danvers
An inland, retail-heavy neighbor a few minutes west with typically lower waterfront premiums and no ocean frontage.
Marblehead
A smaller, more exclusively residential harbor town just south, known for a tighter inventory and higher average sale prices than Beverly.
FAQ
Beverly Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Beverly, MA?
Beverly's FY2025 residential rate was $10.99 per $1,000 of assessed value, about 11% below the Massachusetts statewide average of roughly $12.40. In December 2025 the City Council again approved the maximum allowable 1.75:1 tax shift onto commercial property for FY2026, with the average single-family tax bill rising to about $8,834 (up 4.3%).
How far is Beverly from Boston?
Beverly is about 17 miles northeast of Boston, roughly a 35-minute drive via Route 1A/128, with direct MBTA Commuter Rail service to North Station from four in-town stations: Beverly Depot, Montserrat, North Beverly, and Beverly Farms.
Is Beverly at risk of flooding?
FEMA flood hazard maps place parts of the Beverly Cove waterfront and sections of the Beverly Farms coastline in special flood hazard zones, including velocity (wave-action) zones, which typically require flood insurance for mortgaged coastal properties.
How walkable is Beverly?
Beverly's citywide average Walk Score is about 51, making it car-dependent overall, though specific downtown and waterfront blocks score considerably higher (into the 80s), reflecting a compact historic core with shops and restaurants within walking distance.
What's the price range for homes in Beverly?
As of mid-2026, Redfin puts Beverly's median home sale price at about $773,000 (up 6.2% year-over-year) with a median of roughly $427 per square foot; Zillow's average home value estimate for the city is about $751,900.
Does Beverly have public water and sewer?
Yes. The Beverly Water Department provides citywide water service (sourced via the Ipswich River and Wenham Lake, Putnamville, and Longham reservoirs through the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board), and the Highway and Sewer Division maintains the city's sewer collection system.
What school district serves Beverly?
Beverly Public Schools operates five K-4 elementary schools (Ayers Ryal Side, Centerville, Cove, Hannah, and North Beverly), Beverly Middle School (grades 5-8), and Beverly High School (grades 9-12, founded 1858). Private options in the city include Glen Urquhart School (pre-K-8), Waring School (6-12), and Landmark School (a day/boarding school for students with language-based learning disabilities).
Thinking About a Move to Beverly?
From a Beverly Farms shingle-style estate to a low-maintenance condo at Cummings Center or a starter home near Ryal Side, Bentley's Real Estate knows Beverly's villages block by block. Reach out for current listings, off-market opportunities, and a straight read on today's market.