Haverhill MA Real Estate Market Report
Haverhill, MA
Essex County's biggest city, its best-kept real estate secret, and the affordability edge that's turning heads across the North Shore.
The city that punches above its weight
With nearly 68,000 residents spread across 33 square miles, Haverhill is the largest city in Essex County — and one of the most dynamic housing markets in Massachusetts. Straddling the Merrimack River with neighborhoods ranging from the revitalized downtown arts district to the leafy hills of Bradford, Haverhill offers a diversity of housing stock and price points that smaller North Shore towns simply can't match.
The numbers tell a remarkable story: single-family prices have climbed 142% since 2014 (from $249K to $603K), yet Haverhill remains 25% below the Essex County average and 27% below the statewide figure. Condos at $386K are still within reach of the local median income — one of the few places in the county where that's true. And multi-family properties have nearly quadrupled, drawing investors from across the region. Rob Zombie was born here. John Greenleaf Whittier was born here. And right now, a whole lot of smart buyers are discovering what locals have always known.
Here's 13 years of data across all three property types.
13 years of steady climb
Average sale prices for single-family homes in Haverhill vs. Essex County vs. Massachusetts statewide. Haverhill has tracked the broader market while maintaining a significant discount.
In 2014, the average single-family home in Haverhill sold for $249K. Today it's $603K — a 142% increase. Yet it's still $224K less than the Essex County average.
That gap is Haverhill's superpower: real appreciation for sellers, and real value for buyers — in the same market.
Single-family pricing trends
Average sale prices and price-per-square-foot for year-to-date SF closings, 2014 through 2026.
The inventory picture
Active SF inventory alongside months supply. In 2021, Haverhill hit just 9 active listings and 0.23 months supply — one of the tightest snapshots in Essex County history.
How fast are homes moving?
Average days on market for SF closings. In 2021, homes averaged just 25 days — and sellers were getting 106% of list price.
SF, Condo & Multi-Family
Year-to-date average sale prices across all three segments. Multi-family has been the standout story — nearly quadrupling from $272K to $975K since 2014.
Why we love serving Haverhill
In Greater Newburyport, we've held the #1 market share position for 7 consecutive years. We bring that same intensity to Haverhill — a market where no single brokerage holds a dominant position and we're competing for the #1 overall spot in Essex County. The opportunity here is wide open, and we show up with the data, the marketing, and the client-first approach that sets us apart.
What makes Haverhill special is the same thing our clients keep discovering: unmatched value within Essex County. At $603K, single-family homes run 25% below the county average. Condos at $386K remain one of the few truly affordable entry points on the North Shore. The revitalized downtown — with its restaurants, breweries, and growing arts scene along the Merrimack — has an energy that's impossible to ignore. And with commuter rail service to Boston and easy access to I-495 and I-95, the infrastructure supports the growth that's already underway.
Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for value, a seller sitting on 142% appreciation, or an investor eyeing the multi-family surge — we bring the same data-driven expertise that made us #1 in Greater Newburyport. Haverhill deserves that level of service, and we're already here delivering it.
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The latest single-family, condo, townhouse, and apartment sales in Haverhill.
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