Essex County · Massachusetts
Boxford, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Boxford is a wooded, rural town in the hills between the Merrimack Valley and the North Shore, with two historic village centers, East Boxford and West Boxford. Each village keeps its own common, church and old homes, while the rest of the town spreads out along winding roads lined with stone walls, ponds and conservation land. Large tracts of state forest and town-owned open space keep much of the landscape green.
Most homes in Boxford sit on larger lots, from antique farmhouses and capes near the village centers to colonials and contemporaries set back in the woods. Many properties rely on private wells and septic systems, which buyers should plan to inspect carefully. Dolan O’Rourke’s agents help buyers sort out those details and help sellers present Boxford homes to people looking for room and privacy.
Living in Boxford
Two village centers
East Boxford and West Boxford each have a historic common with an old meetinghouse and surrounding antique homes, preserving the town’s early layout.
Boxford State Forest
The state forest covers a broad area in the northern part of town, with trails through hardwood forest, wetlands and rocky ridges used by hikers and riders.
Bald Hill Reservation
Shared with North Andover and Middleton, Bald Hill offers old woods roads, a hilltop clearing and Crooked Pond, all popular for walking and cross-country skiing.
Interstate 95 access
I-95 runs through the eastern part of town, giving Boxford quick connections toward Boston to the south and New Hampshire to the north.
Essex County · Massachusetts
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Getting around
I-95 passes through the eastern part of town and I-495 runs just to the north, while Routes 97 and 133 handle local travel through the villages. Commuter rail stations in nearby Andover, Haverhill and Ipswich offer service into Boston, and Boston itself is an easy highway drive.
Parks and recreation
Boxford State Forest and Bald Hill Reservation offer miles of trails, and the Essex County Greenbelt and town conservation commission manage additional properties across town. Stiles Pond and Baldpate Pond add quiet water, and the nearby Topsfield Fair is a fall tradition for the area.
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I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Dolan and Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services while selling my mother’s home. We were going through an extremely difficult transition. We were both unfamiliar with the process of selling a home. From day one, John made himself readily available and kindly explained every part of the process to my mother, always making sure she understood each detail. His knowledge and expertise goes far and above what we expected. His constant communication never left us guessing – we felt very involved in every part of the process. I was caring for my mother on my own and he did everything in his power to ease the burden of selling her property. John knew I had great anxiety over our difficult situation and would always tell me not to worry. He always found a resolution to every bump in the road- and now I am finally worry free! John made us feel cared for and safe. We cannot thank him enough for his hard work. He helped us find a deal that we never could’ve imagined and changed our life for the better!
John was amazing with helping us in our home buying journey! His knowledge and patience made things very easy for us as first time home buyers. I highly recommend John to anyone who wants professionalism and someone who’s gonna get the job done! Thanks John!
We worked with John of Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services to purchase our first home in the Greater Boston area. As first time home buyers, John invested a lot of time early on to educate us about what to expect and strategies to consider. Throughout the process John had great communication, listening and advice as we navigated a challenging market. John was approachable, knowledgeable and always fun to be around as we looked at numerous houses, and helped us shape our conversations to really dial in to what we were looking for. We would love to recommend John for future real estate services and are so appreciative of his hard work.
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