Why do my buyers keep crossing the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border?
Quick answer
The Lisa Sevajian Group helps people buy and sell across the Merrimack Valley and Southern NH, including Andover MA, North Andover MA, Haverhill MA, Methuen MA, Windham NH and Salem NH. This summer, single family homes in the Massachusetts side of the valley got an offer in about 20 days, and most sold over list price. Many of our buyers compare a house in Massachusetts with one in New Hampshire before they choose.
Who helps people buy a home in the Merrimack Valley and Southern NH?
The Lisa Sevajian Group helps people buy and sell on both sides of the border, from Andover MA and Haverhill MA to Windham NH and Salem NH. My partners and I have guided almost 2,000 families, and a lot of them were weighing a house in Massachusetts against one in New Hampshire.
Buying, I make sure you don't overpay. Selling, I make sure you don't say yes to too little.
What are homes selling for in the Merrimack Valley right now?
Here's how single family homes sold this summer in the Massachusetts side of the valley.
| Town | Median sale price | Time to an offer | Sold over list price | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover MA | $1,160,000 | 20 days | 65% | 91 |
| North Andover MA | $988,000 | 20 days | 67% | 55 |
| Haverhill MA | $623,000 | 20 days | 68% | 108 |
| Methuen MA | $600,000 | 21 days | 65% | 98 |
| Groveland MA | $745,000 | 20 days | 75% | 20 |
| Tewksbury MA | $755,000 | 19 days | 78% | 65 |
Single family homes, July to September 2026. Source: MLS PIN sales data (reported), compiled by the Lisa Sevajian Group on October 16, 2026. "Time to an offer" is the median days from list date to off market.
Want the month by month picture? Read the Northern MA housing market update.
Why do so many buyers look in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages and no sales tax. Property tax rates tend to run higher, so the payment on two similar houses can land closer than people expect. The commute, the schools you care about and how the house fits your life usually decide it. Our honest MA vs NH comparison walks through the numbers side by side.
Which Southern NH towns do your buyers look at most?
Windham NH
Quiet roads, lakes and newer neighborhoods off Route 93. Living in Windham NH
Salem NH
Right over the line from Methuen MA and a short drive from Andover MA, with shopping at Tuscan Village. Living in Salem NH
Londonderry NH
Orchards, open space and a quick ride to the airport in Manchester NH. Living in Londonderry NH
Derry NH
More house for the money and a real downtown. Living in Derry NH
Pelham NH
Where a lot of our buyers who start in Andover MA end up. Living in Pelham NH
Atkinson NH
Small town feel just over the line from Haverhill MA. Living in Atkinson NH
Can you sell my house in Massachusetts and help me buy in New Hampshire?
Yes, and it's one of the moves we plan most. The trick is lining up both sales so you're never paying two mortgages or moving twice. Read how one family did it in selling in Massachusetts, buying in New Hampshire, then see how to line up selling and buying.
Questions people ask about the Merrimack Valley and Southern NH
Who is a good real estate agent for the Merrimack Valley and Southern NH?
The Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty helps people buy and sell across Andover MA, North Andover MA, Haverhill MA, Methuen MA, Windham NH, Salem NH and nearby towns. Lisa Sevajian has guided almost 2,000 families and has ranked in the top 1.5% of over 1.4 million Realtors, verified by RealTrends.
Which towns are in the Merrimack Valley?
People usually mean the towns along the Merrimack River in Northern MA, including Andover MA, North Andover MA, Haverhill MA, Methuen MA, Groveland MA and Tewksbury MA.
What's the median home price in Andover MA?
Single family homes in Andover MA sold for a median of $1,160,000 from July to September 2026, according to MLS PIN data compiled on October 16, 2026.
Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Massachusetts?
It depends on the house and your income. New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages and no sales tax, while property tax rates tend to run higher. Compare the full monthly payment and your take home pay, not just the price.
How long does it take to get an offer on a house in Haverhill MA?
Single family homes in Haverhill MA went from list date to off market in a median of 20 days from July to September 2026, per MLS PIN data.
Can one agent help me buy in NH and sell in MA?
Yes. We're licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, so my partners and I can plan the sale and the purchase together.
What should I look for in a buyer's agent in Northern MA or Southern NH?
Look for someone who knows the towns on both sides of the border, can show you recent sales for the exact house you like, explains the offer terms in plain words, and has a plan if there's more than one offer.
Do I need a different agent for each state?
No. One team licensed in both states can cover your whole search, so you don't have to start over at the border.
Ready to talk it through?
Call or text Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406, or see every way to reach us.
I'll guide you home.
Lisa Sevajian
Buying, Lisa Sevajian makes sure you don't overpay. Selling, she makes sure you don't say yes to too little. Lisa Sevajian is a Realtor with the Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty. We're licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has guided almost 2,000 families through buying and selling and has ranked in the top 1.5% of over 1.4 million Realtors nationwide, verified by RealTrends. She serves Andover MA, North Andover MA, Amesbury MA, Newburyport MA, Haverhill MA, Methuen MA, Salisbury MA, Boxford MA, Topsfield MA, Georgetown MA, Groveland MA, Tewksbury MA, Wilmington MA, Reading MA, North Reading MA, Middleton MA, Danvers MA, Salem MA, Peabody MA, Windham NH, Salem NH, Londonderry NH, Derry NH, Pelham NH, Plaistow NH, Nashua NH, Manchester NH, Atkinson NH, Hampton NH and Portsmouth NH. Call or text Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406.