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A Local's Perspective
One of Massachusetts' Oldest Towns, Split Three Ways
Rev. Thomas Parker and Rev. James Noyes led about 100 settlers from Wiltshire, England aboard the ship Mary and John, landing first at Agawam (now Ipswich) in 1634 before arriving at the Quascacunquen (now Parker) River in the spring of 1635. Newbury was incorporated that same year — one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts — and originally included two towns that later split away: Newburyport in 1764 and West Newbury in 1819.
The town has long been organized around three distinct villages, each its own voting precinct: Old Town (Newbury Center, near the Parker River, historically called the "Lower Green"), Byfield (the western mill village), and the Newbury section of Plum Island. Byfield became Newbury's industrial and commercial core after a 1794 woolen mill was built at the Parker River falls — one of the first textile mills in Massachusetts — and the arrival of the railroad in 1850 cemented its role as the town's commercial center.
Today Newbury is primarily residential, with a large share of its land protected as salt marsh and conservation land through Old Town Hill, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and several state wildlife management areas — reflected in a market where median list prices run well above $1M even without a walkable downtown core of its own.
At a Glance
- Population
- 6,716 (2020 Census)
- Land Area
- 23.4 sq mi
- County
- Essex, MA
- FY2026 Tax Rate
- $7.51 / $1,000
- Walk Score
- 5 / 100
Source-verified as of 2026-07-23.
Highlights
Why People Choose Newbury
Old Town Hill
A 531-acre Trustees of Reservations property on Newman Road, centered on a 168-foot coastal drumlin with marsh and ocean views.
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
A 230-acre National Historic Landmark at 5 Little's Lane — a 1690 brick-and-stone manor house built on a 1635 land grant, operated today by Historic New England.
The Governor's Academy
Founded 1763 in Byfield as the Dummer Charity School — the oldest boarding school in New England — on a 450-acre campus at 1 Elm Street.
Plum Island Beaches
The Newbury section of the barrier-beach island, straddling the Newbury/Newburyport town line per the original 1649 colonial-era division.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge land within Newbury, Rowley, and Ipswich — one of the East Coast's best birding sites.
Byfield's Mill History
The falls where Central Street crosses the Parker River — site of Newbury's first water-powered mill in 1636 and the state's first textile mill in 1794; Byfield once ran six water-powered mills.
Neighborhoods
Newbury's Neighborhoods & Villages
Byfield
The western village and its own voting precinct, home to The Governor's Academy and the shared Triton Regional Middle/High School campus.
Old Town / Newbury Center
The original 1635 settlement near the Parker River, historically the "Lower Green" — home to several First Period houses including the 1678 Coffin House and the c.1715 Dole-Little House.
Plum Island Section
Newbury's own barrier-beach precinct — a genuinely distinct portion of Plum Island from Newburyport's separate section, per the original 1649 division of the island.
Lifestyle
Life in Newbury
Newbury pairs deep colonial history across three distinct villages with extensive protected marsh, farmland, and its own stretch of Plum Island.
Parks & Recreation
Parks in Newbury
Old Town Hill Reservation
- 531 acres (The Trustees of Reservations)
- 168-foot coastal drumlin
- Marsh and ocean-view hiking trails
William Forward Wildlife Management Area
- ~700 acres of upland amid 1,300+ acres of salt marsh
- Mixed oak and white pine habitat
- Hiking trail
Martin Burns Wildlife Management Area
- Hardwood forest and rocky hills
- Small ponds
- Also known as the Downfall Management Area
Common Pasture
- 46 acres of Newbury's portion of the historic multi-town Common Pasture tract
- Protected by Essex County Greenbelt
- Marsh and pasture landscape
Schools
Schools Serving Newbury
Public Schools
Newbury Elementary School
Grades PK–6
Triton Regional Middle School
Grades 7–8 (Byfield campus)
Triton Regional High School
Grades 9–12 (Byfield campus)
Private Schools
The Governor's Academy
Independent boarding/day, founded 1763
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
Newbury Associations
Newbury has very little condominium/HOA development — most of the town is single-family and marsh-adjacent land.
Plum Bush Downs
A small community of roughly a dozen detached cottage-style condominium units within/adjacent to the Great Marsh.
Nearby Communities
How Newbury Compares
Newburyport
Borders Newbury directly to the north; Newbury's own former parent town, with the walkable downtown and MBTA station Newbury itself lacks.
Rowley
Borders Newbury to the south; shares the Triton Regional School District and part of Plum Island/Parker River NWR.
Georgetown
Borders Newbury to the southwest; smaller, more inland and rural, with no coastal exposure.
West Newbury
A separate town northwest of Newbury, split off in 1819 — more rural and inland, with no coastline of its own.
FAQ
Newbury Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Newbury?
Newbury's FY2026 residential tax rate is $7.51 per $1,000 of assessed value, up slightly from $7.45 in FY2025.
How do I commute to Boston from Newbury?
Newbury has no MBTA Commuter Rail station of its own — residents use Newburyport's terminus stop just over the town line, on the Newburyport/Rockport Line into Boston's North Station.
Are there flood risks to consider?
Significant — much of Newbury is protected salt marsh and wetland, and the town includes part of Plum Island's barrier-beach shoreline. Buyers near the marsh, Plum Island Sound, or Plum Island itself should check FEMA flood maps for the specific parcel.
Is Newbury walkable?
No — Newbury scores just 5/100 on Walk Score, with no walkable downtown core, in sharp contrast to Newburyport's 98 or Ipswich's 86.
What's the current home price range in Newbury?
Third-party sources are broadly aligned: Zillow shows an average home value near $962K and a median list price around $1.06M; Realtor.com shows a median listing near $1.1M, while Redfin's median sale price runs somewhat lower at $899K — a wider range than any single figure suggests.
Who provides water and sewer service?
Newbury operates its own municipal Water Department, serving Plum Island, Old Town, and Byfield directly.
What schools would my kids attend?
Newbury operates its own Newbury Elementary School, and is part of the Triton Regional School District (with Rowley and Salisbury) for middle and high school, both on the Byfield campus.
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