ANDOVER MA HOMES AND REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Find Your Place in Andover, Massachusetts!
Looking for a classic New England town with a historic center, miles of conservation land, and two interstates at its doorstep? Andover might be it.
Settled in 1642 and incorporated in 1646, Andover is home to about 36,000 residents and sits roughly 20 miles north of Boston. It's bordered by Lawrence, North Andover, Methuen, Tewksbury, Wilmington, and North Reading, with the Merrimack River along part of its northern edge.
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2 Beds 2 Baths 1,415 SqFt$564,900Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/40 40
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,586 SqFt$1,225,000Open Sat 12PM-3PM - 1/42 42
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,783 SqFt$1,850,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/39 39
3 Beds 1 Bath 1,032 SqFt$675,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/23 23
3 Beds 1 Bath 1,364 SqFt$699,900Open Sun 1PM-3PM - 1/39 39
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,869 SqFt$1,499,000Open Sat 11AM-12:30PM - 1/42 42
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,772 SqFt$799,000Open Sun 12PM-1:30PM - 3D
1 Bed 1 Bath 720 SqFt$324,900Open Sun 1PM-2PM - 3D
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,102 SqFt$2,349,000Open Thu 4PM-6PM
Living in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover's best-known institution is Phillips Academy, founded in 1778, whose campus includes the Addison Gallery of American Art, open to the public. The town's character comes from its historic Main Street downtown, villages like Ballardvale and Shawsheen Village, and a long commitment to open space, with the Shawsheen River winding through the center of town. The Andover Village Improvement Society, one of the oldest land trusts in the country, protects more than 1,100 acres, and Harold Parker State Forest sits along the town's southeastern edge.
Andover Public Schools serves the town, with five elementary schools, three middle schools, and Andover High School. Commuters have two MBTA stations on the Haverhill Line, Andover and Ballardvale, both running to Boston's North Station. I-93 and I-495 meet in town, and Routes 28, 125, and 133 handle local travel.
Whether you're searching for an antique colonial near the town center, a home close to the commuter rail, or more land in a quieter corner of town, Andover offers a lifestyle that's hard to match nearby. Explore homes for sale in Andover today, and let's find the property that fits your next chapter.
Andover, MA Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andover, MA a good place to live?
For people who want a historic town center, protected open space, and strong highway and rail connections, Andover is a strong fit. The town is home to Phillips Academy and the Addison Gallery of American Art, and the Andover Village Improvement Society protects more than 1,100 acres of conservation land and trails. Two commuter rail stations and the junction of I-93 and I-495 make it practical for commuting in several directions.
What towns border Andover, Massachusetts?
Andover is bordered by Lawrence to the north, North Andover to the northeast, Methuen to the northwest across the Merrimack River, Tewksbury to the southwest, and Wilmington and North Reading to the south. The town sits about 20 miles north of Boston.
Does the MBTA serve Andover?
Yes. Andover has two stations on the MBTA Commuter Rail's Haverhill Line: Andover station near downtown and Ballardvale station in the village of Ballardvale. Both run to Boston's North Station, and Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) buses also connect at Andover station.
What school district is Andover part of?
Andover is served by Andover Public Schools. The district has five elementary schools for kindergarten through grade 5 (Bancroft, High Plain, Sanborn, South, and West Elementary), three middle schools for grades 6 through 8 (Doherty, West Middle, and Wood Hill), and Andover High School for grades 9 through 12.
What types of homes can you find in Andover?
Andover's housing stock includes antique and Colonial-era homes near the town center and in Ballardvale and Shawsheen Village, along with colonials, capes, and contemporaries in established neighborhoods. Buyers will also find condos and townhouses, and larger lots in the town's more rural areas near its conservation land.
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