Essex County · Massachusetts
Andover, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Andover is a historic Merrimack Valley town with a lively downtown along Main Street and a mix of distinct villages. Shawsheen Village was built as a planned community for the American Woolen Company, Ballardvale grew around its mill and depot on the Shawsheen River, and Phillips Academy’s campus spreads along the hill above the center. Beyond the villages, the town opens into wooded neighborhoods and conservation land.
The homes reflect that history, with antique colonials and Victorians near the center, the distinctive brick and stucco houses of Shawsheen Village, mill-era homes in Ballardvale, and colonials and contemporaries on larger lots in West Andover and the outer sections. Dolan O’Rourke’s agents help buyers compare these areas and help sellers price and present their homes with care.
Living in Andover
Downtown Andover
Main Street and Elm Square form a walkable center with shops, restaurants, the Memorial Hall Library and town offices, all a short walk from the commuter rail station.
Shawsheen Village
Built in the early twentieth century as a planned mill community, Shawsheen Village features coordinated architecture, tree-lined streets and former company buildings now used as homes and offices.
Ballardvale village
This village along the Shawsheen River keeps its mill buildings, small green and commuter rail stop, giving it a character all its own within the town.
Addison Gallery
The Addison Gallery of American Art on the Phillips Academy campus is a free museum with a well-regarded collection of American paintings, photography and sculpture.
Essex County · Massachusetts
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Getting around
I-93 and I-495 cross the town, with Routes 28, 125 and 133 for local travel. The MBTA Haverhill Line stops at Andover and Ballardvale stations with service into Boston’s North Station, and MVRTA buses connect to Lawrence and nearby communities.
Parks and recreation
Harold Parker State Forest offers ponds, trails and camping on the town’s southeastern edge, and Pomps Pond has a town beach. The Ward Reservation’s trails climb to wide hilltop views, and the Andover Village Improvement Society maintains many reservations with walking paths along the Shawsheen River.
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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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