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Salem’s commercial thoroughfare with housing close to regional attractions
Highland Avenue in Salem is lined with several shopping plazas, Salem High School, Salem Hospital and more businesses. Highland Avenue’s meandering housing developments branch off the main road and offer residents conveniences in a tucked-away location. Plus, it’s less than 3 miles from downtown Salem, 20 miles from the center of Boston and minutes from the beach. The neighborhood is convenient to major employers and cultural attractions while offering homebuyers more value for their dollar. “It offers a lot for people to take advantage of whatever they like. It’s not a sleepy little town,” says Jessica Schenkel, Highland Avenue resident and Realtor at William Raveis Real Estate. “You get a lot of bang for your buck here.”
Pockets of residential areas behind a commercial corridor
Clusters of single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments are tucked behind shopping plazas along Highland Avenue. Most properties in the neighborhood were built in the 1980s and ‘90s, though new construction has sprung up all along the Highland Avenue corridor. Popular home styles include split-levels, cottages and Colonial Revivals. Single-family home prices generally range from $500,000 to $800,000, depending on the home’s size and condition. “Highland Avenue is a main street, but there are some really beautiful residential areas off of that,” Schenkel says. She says condos and townhouses in the area have become a popular option for first-time homebuyers as prices in Salem have increased significantly over the last few years.
Clusters of newer, spacious single-family colonial homes branch off of Highland Avenue.
Condominiums have become a popular and appealing choice for first-time homebuyers in the Highland Avenue area, offering modern amenities, low-maintenance living, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Major retailers along Highland Avenue and haunted happenings downtown
Shopping centers with major retailers line Highland Avenue. Hawthorne Square has a T.J. Maxx, Target and Home Depot, and Walmart is just down the road. Schenkel notes that many residents in the surrounding townhouse developments and subdivisions can walk to the Hawthorne Square plaza. Salem’s downtown area is also less than 3 miles away. Leaning into its deep history as the site of the Salem witch trials and some of the earliest English settlements in North America, downtown Salem has several sites and museums, including The Witch House and Salem Witch Museum. Also downtown, the Peabody Essex Museum has over 850,000 pieces of art in its collection. “There’s a lot going on as a resident of Salem,” Schenkel says. “The Peabody Essex Museum is free, there’s a trolley to take you around, and there’s a ton of places to eat and shop and walk.” Downtown’s themed restaurants include the Dire Wolf Tavern, a dimly lit venue with exposed brick and craft cocktails. Halloween time draws crowds of locals and tourists to the downtown’s spooky events and attractions. The Haunted Happenings festival has events daily throughout October, including the Haunted Happenings Marketplace, the Salem Psychic Fair and Witches’ Market, and more haunted tours and happenings.
April’s II Restaurant is a beloved family owned gem, serving homemade, made to order dishes that have been a staple for Highland Avenue locals.
Homeowners on Highland Avenue head downtown to Oak and Moss for unique home decor that adds character and charm to their living spaces.
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Hiking and golfing at Highland Park and nearby beaches
Highland Park in the neighborhood has trails through trees and along marshy landscapes. The park is also home to Olde Salem Greens, a public nine-hole golf course on gently sloping terrain. About 2 miles east, Forest River Park has one of Salem’s public beaches. Visitors enjoy the brisk ocean breeze and views of sailboats in the near distance. The park also has an outdoor swimming pool and other athletic facilities, as well as a re-creation of a 1600s-era fishing village.
Nestled in the Highland Avenue neighborhood, Olde Salem Greens is a public nine-hole golf course featuring gently sloping terrain.
Kids in Salem have a blast at the adventurous playground at Forest River Park near Highland Avenue.
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Salem Schools have multilingual instruction and other programs
Students living in the neighborhood and attending Salem Public Schools typically attend the Saltonstall School for kindergarten through eighth grade before continuing to Salem High School. The schools have C-plus and B-minus grades from Niche, respectively. According to the Salem Schools website, the district has students from 30 countries who speak 26 total languages. Salem High School and other schools in the district offer multilingual instruction for students learning English. The high school also offers career and technical education courses and 19 Advanced Placement classes. Salem State University’s campus is just east of the neighborhood and serves about 6,200 undergraduate and graduate students.
Saltonstall School has a C-plus from Niche and serves kindergarten through eighth grade.
Salem High School hosts students from 9th through 12th grade.
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Commuting to Boston by rail or car
For those commuting into Boston, the Swampscott train station is about a mile south, and the Salem train station is about 2 miles north. The train takes riders about 20 miles into the center of Boston. Drivers can also get into the city in about 45 minutes on US-1 or State Route 107. The drive could take up to 90 minutes during rush hour. Boston Logan International Airport is about 14 miles southwest.
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Parks in this Area
Forest River Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Salem Woods Highland Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Hiking
McGrath Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
23 min drive
Bus
Highland Ave & Walmart
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Highland Ave & Thomas Circle
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Highland Ave & Cedar Rd
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Highland Ave Opp Walmart
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Highland Ave & 400 Highland Place
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Highland Ave & Ravenna Ave
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland Avenue, Salem sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Highland Avenue, Salem over the last 12 months is $617,413, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,846
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,453
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,824
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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