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The Plantation of Newbury is located in the northeastern portion of Essex County. Pawtucket Indians hunted, fished and captured seasonal runs of smelt, alewives, shad, salmon and sea-run trout before settlers appeared. The shellfish were especially plentiful on Plum Island and were appreciated by the 100 people from the Wiltshire and Hampshire sections of England who established the first Colonial settlements. The settlers were younger and more socially prominent than settlers of other towns in the area, and were forced out of England by declining economic opportunities.
In 1635, Reverend Thomas Parker from Wiltshire applied to the General Court for the liberty to settle and begin a plantation on land that is now Newbury. The proprietors made the land grants in such a way that 60% of the land was controlled by 10% of the population. As the community grew, fishing became an important industry, as did small scale shipbuilding, weaving, tanning and shoemaking. Farmers dealt in cattle and sheep and by 1791 there were 3,000 head of cattle grazing on town lands. About the same time, the town set a pattern of diversified industry, producing woolen goods made by the first American-made wool carding machines as well as snuff, chaises and slate.
Competition from England's woolen mills decreased the emphasis on woolens and led to greater cotton fabric production and the establishment of a cooperage, machine made nail factory and scythe mill. In the late 18th and early 19th century, industry rivaled agricultural employment in the town. In 1844, James Steam Mills was established, in 1850 the railroads arrived in town and by 1845 45,000 pairs of shoes were made. After the Civil War, despite an abortive attempt to mine silver and gold in the town, much of the manufacturing initiative died as water power gave way to steam power.
The economy of the town swung back to agriculture and by the end of the 19th century there was a big shift to dairying in Newbury. By 1905, instead of shoes, 450,000 gallons of milk were produced and poultry and eggs became a significant business. Newbury hosts a number of New England's most important examples of Colonial architecture, one of which is the Tristram Coffin House, built in 1654. The Plum Island section of town is a residential area, much loved by its summer and year-round residents.
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Spending/Student:
$6,893
Average SAT scores:
1548
Student/Teacher Ratios:
15.7 to 1
Community
Population:6,926 Median Income in town: $95,129 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 7.2 / 1,000
Violent: 0.4 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
16
/ 2
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $415,500
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $476,450
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -15%
Avg single family tax bill:
$4,078
Transportation
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Miles to Boston:
37
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
48
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,900
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TYPE:
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$619,900
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$579,900
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$750,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$789,000
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$229,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$360,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,000
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$599,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$519,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,250,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$895,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$595,000
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First offering in more than three centuries. This iconic farm is nestled along the banks of the Parker River. The five bedroom Farmhouse was built in the late 1600's and is in need of serious renovations. The four story barn is stunning with an open pasture in the front and the river in the rear. This property has subdivision possibilities or could be a great horse property.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,000
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Great family home with many quality updates over the last few years - tremendous guest entertainment possibilities. Home features three separate decks. VERY FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN, ESPECIALLY BEDROOMS. Walk out to oversized terrace and lower level deck. Home sits above ground level-no water penetration issues. Title V in hand. Easy access to I-95, Route 1, Governor's Academy, Plum Island & Newburyport. A must-see for the growing family!
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