Essex County, Massachusetts
Danvers Homes For Sale
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Homes For Sale in Danvers, MA
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A Local's Perspective
From Salem Village to the North Shore's Retail Hub
Danvers' land was permanently settled by the English in 1636 as Salem Village, the rural inland farming community that supplied the wealthier maritime port of Salem town. That name is inseparable from 1692: the Salem Witch Trials began in the Salem Village parsonage, home to Rev. Samuel Parris, and it was here — not in modern downtown Salem — that most of the original accusations and examinations took place. Village resident Rebecca Nurse was among the 20 people executed. Salem Village broke away from Salem as a separate parish district in 1752, and on June 9, 1757 the Massachusetts General Court incorporated it as the independent town of Danvers over royal objection — a defiance still commemorated in the town's motto, "The King Unwilling."
The 19th and 20th centuries reshaped Danvers around agriculture, institutional care, and eventually retail. The town developed the once-ubiquitous Danvers Onion and, in 1871, the Danvers Half-Long Carrot. The Danvers State Hospital, a 19th-century psychiatric facility built atop Hathorne Hill in the distinctive Kirkbride architectural style, opened in 1878 and operated until 1992; its central building and surrounding 77 acres were later redeveloped by AvalonBay into the Avalon Danvers apartment community, with the historic Kirkbride facade preserved as part of the complex. On the commercial side, Liberty Tree Mall opened in 1972 and remains one of the North Shore's major shopping destinations, part of why Danvers today functions as a regional retail and commercial hub for surrounding towns.
Danvers is a compact, largely residential and commercial town of about 28,000 people and roughly 13.3 square miles, bordered by Topsfield, Wenham, Beverly, Salem, Peabody, and Middleton. Home values have kept climbing alongside the rest of the North Shore: Zillow put the town's average home value at $732,943 in mid-2026 (up 2.3% year-over-year), while Redfin's three-month median sale price through May 2026 was $649,611 — figures that, like most of Bentley's Greater Newburyport-area town pages, reflect third-party market data rather than a dedicated Bentley's market report for Danvers specifically.
At a Glance
- Population
- 28,087 (2020 Census)
- Land Area
- 13.3 sq mi (14.1 sq mi incl. water)
- County
- Essex, MA
- Residential Tax Rate
- $10.99 / $1,000 (FY2025; FY2026 rate not independently confirmed)
- Walk Score
- 37 / 100 (Car-Dependent, citywide)
Source-verified as of 2026-07-29.
Highlights
Why People Choose Danvers
Rebecca Nurse Homestead
A c.1678 farmhouse at 149 Pine Street, home to Rebecca Nurse, who was convicted and executed in the 1692 Salem Witch Trials; now a museum and one of the best-documented sites of the trials.
Salem Village Witchcraft Victims' Memorial
Dedicated in 1992 at 176 Hobart Street, across from the original Salem Village meetinghouse site, honoring the 19 hanged, one pressed to death, and roughly five who died in jail during the 1692 trials.
Glen Magna Farms
A historic country estate maintained by the Danvers Historical Society, home to the 1793 Derby Summer House (designed by Samuel McIntire and moved here in 1901) and a popular wedding and event venue.
Endicott Park
165 acres of former farmland at the heart of town, with historic farm buildings, orchards, woodlands, marsh, a playground, and trails used for hiking in summer and sledding and cross-country skiing in winter.
Liberty Tree Mall
A major regional shopping mall on Independence Way that opened in 1972 and continues to anchor Danvers' role as a retail hub for the surrounding North Shore towns.
Danvers Rail Trail
A 4.3-mile shared-use path on a former rail bed, linking schools, downtown Danvers, and residential neighborhoods to connecting trail networks in Peabody, Wenham, and Topsfield.
Endicott Pear Tree
Reputed to be the oldest living fruit tree in North America, planted by early settler John Endecott in the 1630s.
Neighborhoods
Danvers's Neighborhoods & Villages
Downtown Danvers / Danvers Square
The town's commercial and civic center, with Town Hall, shops, and restaurants along Maple and Elm Streets.
Hathorne
The historic village around Hathorne Hill and the former Danvers State Hospital site, now home to the Avalon Danvers apartments (built around the preserved Kirkbride facade) and the Aria at Hathorne Hill 55+ condo community, near the Rebecca Nurse Homestead and Salem Village Witchcraft Victims' Memorial.
Danversport
A waterfront village at the confluence of the Porter, Crane, and Waters Rivers (which form the Danvers River), built around Danversport Marina and known for boating, marina life, and riverfront dining.
Ferncroft
A golf-course neighborhood along the Middleton line surrounding Ferncroft Country Club, a 287-acre course shared between the two towns.
Lifestyle
Life in Danvers
Life in Danvers blends the North Shore's most concentrated 1692 witch-trials history with everyday suburban convenience — big-box and mall shopping, a working marina, and quick access to Salem, Peabody, and the coast.
Parks & Recreation
Parks in Danvers
Endicott Park
- 165 acres of former farmland with historic farm buildings and orchards
- Playground and picnic areas
- Hiking trails in summer; sledding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in winter
Glen Magna Farms
- Formal gardens and estate grounds open daily
- The 1793 Derby Summer House
- A popular wedding and event venue
Danvers Rail Trail
- 4.3 miles of shared-use, non-motorized path
- Links to trail networks in Peabody, Wenham, and Topsfield
- Connects schools, downtown, and residential neighborhoods
Schools
Schools Serving Danvers
Public Schools
Great Oak Elementary School
Elementary
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary
Ivan G. Smith Elementary School
Elementary
Riverside Elementary School
Elementary
Willis E. Thorpe Elementary School
Elementary
Holten-Richmond Middle School
Middle School
Danvers High School
High School (9-12)
Private Schools
St. John's Preparatory School
Private Catholic, Grades 6-12
St. Mary of the Annunciation School
Private Catholic, Grades PreK-8
School assignments are subject to change — always verify directly with the school district before making a decision. Source (verified 2026-07-29)
HOA & Condo Communities
Danvers Associations
Danvers' HOA-style developments are concentrated in a few 55+ condominium and senior-living communities rather than large single-family subdivisions.
Aria at Hathorne Hill
A 55+ community of 71 townhouse-style condominiums at 100 Kirkbride Drive, built on part of the redeveloped former Danvers State Hospital grounds.
New Construction
Building in Danvers
Danvers' most active recent redevelopment has centered on the Maple Street corridor just north of downtown, alongside multi-family zoning adopted to comply with the state's MBTA Communities Act.
Maple Street Smart Growth / Industrial-1 (I-1) District
A state-encouraged rezoning of roughly 14 acres of former factory buildings and worker cottages just north of downtown Danvers, envisioned to support close to 300 new units of market-rate and affordable housing over time.
Maple Square (128 Maple Street)
A completed mixed-use apartment building in the Maple Street corridor that has received its certificate of occupancy, with residents moving in.
MBTA Communities Act Compliance
Danvers adopted multi-family zoning intended to satisfy the state's MBTA Communities Act (M.G.L. c.40A, Section 3A); a subsequent town-meeting effort to revisit that zoning was voted down by a narrow margin.
Nearby Communities
How Danvers Compares
Peabody
Neighboring city just south of Danvers, split off from it in 1855 (originally as South Danvers) and still linked by the Route 1/Route 114 retail corridor.
Salem
Historic Essex County seaport about 10 minutes away — the city Salem Village (Danvers) was originally part of before the witch trials era.
Middleton
Quieter, more rural neighbor to the northwest, sharing the Ferncroft Country Club golf course along their common border.
Topsfield
Bordering town to the north, more rural and higher-priced, home to the Topsfield Fair and Bradley Palmer State Park.
FAQ
Danvers Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Danvers?
Danvers' FY2025 residential tax rate is reported at $10.99 per $1,000 of assessed value; the town's Select Board approved a residential/commercial tax-shift factor for FY2026 that raises the average single-family bill roughly 2.0% (about $160/year), though the exact FY2026 rate itself wasn't independently confirmed — buyers should check with the Danvers Assessor's Office directly.
How do I commute to Boston from Danvers?
Danvers is about 17 miles north of downtown Boston, roughly a 30-minute drive via Route 128/I-95 outside of rush hour. The town has no MBTA Commuter Rail station of its own; residents typically drive to stations in Salem or Beverly on the Newburyport/Rockport Line.
Is Danvers connected to the Salem Witch Trials?
Yes — directly. Danvers was originally Salem Village, and most of the 1692 witch trials' accusations and examinations began here, in the parsonage of Rev. Samuel Parris, rather than in what's now downtown Salem. The Rebecca Nurse Homestead and the Salem Village Witchcraft Victims' Memorial both preserve that history in town today.
Is there flood risk in Danvers?
Parts of Danvers along the Porter, Crane, Waters, and Danvers Rivers — including the Danversport area — carry flood-zone exposure typical of North Shore river-mouth communities. Buyers near the water should check current FEMA flood maps for the specific parcel.
Is Danvers a walkable town?
Not especially — Danvers carries a citywide Walk Score of about 37 ("Car-Dependent"), reflecting its suburban, highway-oriented layout, though the compact downtown around Danvers Square is more walkable than the town as a whole.
What's the current home price range in Danvers?
Third-party data shows a range depending on source and month: Zillow's average home value is $732,943 (mid-2026, +2.3% YoY), while Redfin's three-month median sale price through May 2026 was $649,611. Other aggregators (Movoto, Homes.com) have shown figures from roughly $650K to $775K over the past year.
What schools would my kids attend in Danvers?
Danvers runs its own school district (not a regional one): five elementary schools (Great Oak, Highlands, Ivan G. Smith, Riverside, and Willis E. Thorpe), Holten-Richmond Middle School, and Danvers High School. St. John's Preparatory School and St. Mary of the Annunciation School are private Catholic options in town.
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