You can renovate a kitchen. You can't renovate the street.
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The Andovers are Andover MA and North Andover MA, two neighboring towns about 25 miles north of Boston. From July to September 2026, single family homes sold for a median of $1,160,000 in Andover MA and $988,000 in North Andover MA, and most got an offer in about 20 days. The Lisa Sevajian Group has helped families buy and sell in both towns for 19 years.
What's the difference between Andover MA and North Andover MA?
They sit side by side and share a lot, but they feel different. Andover MA has the bigger downtown on Main Street and a commuter rail stop in town. North Andover MA has the old town common, Lake Cochichewick and more open land on the Boxford MA side. Prices tell part of the story too.
| 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 |
| Boxford MA | $1,091,000 | 21 days | 48% | 27 |
| 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.
For a deeper side by side, read the Andover MA vs North Andover MA guide.
What's it like living in North Andover MA?
I lived at Mill Pond in North Andover MA with my kids, and I've sold a lot of homes there since. My mornings started with coffee at Good Day Cafe. I took my dogs to Weir Hill and launched my kayak right from home. It felt convenient and peaceful at the same time, and that's still what people tell me they love about it. More in living in North Andover MA.
What's it like living in Andover MA?
Andover MA is one of the towns everybody wants. Main Street has the bookstores, restaurants and coffee, the trails run through town, and the commuter rail gets you into Boston. Read living in Andover MA and the Andover MA market update.
What if the Andovers stretch the budget too far?
You can renovate a kitchen. You can't renovate the payment that keeps you up at night. Plenty of my buyers start their search in Andover MA and land in North Andover MA, Amesbury MA, Haverhill MA, Topsfield MA, Georgetown MA, Salem NH or Pelham NH. They love it once they see a house they're proud of at a payment they feel good about.
How do I find a real estate agent who knows the Andovers?
Ask how many homes they've sold there and ask them to show you the accurate similar sales for the exact house you like. My partners and I have helped families buy and sell in the Andovers for 19 years, and the Lisa Sevajian Group has ranked as the #2 Andover Team per RealTrends Verified.
Questions people ask about the Andovers
What are the Andovers?
Locals call Andover MA and North Andover MA "the Andovers." They're neighboring towns in Essex County, about 25 miles north of Boston.
Is Andover MA or North Andover MA more expensive?
From July to September 2026, single family homes in Andover MA sold for a median of $1,160,000 and in North Andover MA for $988,000, according to MLS PIN data compiled on October 16, 2026.
How fast are homes selling in North Andover MA?
Single family homes in North Andover MA went from list date to off market in a median of 20 days from July to September 2026, and 67% sold over list price, per MLS PIN data.
Does Andover MA have a train to Boston?
Yes. The MBTA Haverhill Line commuter rail stops in Andover MA, with trains to North Station in Boston.
What towns are near Andover MA?
North Andover MA, Methuen MA, Boxford MA, Tewksbury MA, Wilmington MA and North Reading MA all border or sit close to Andover MA, and Salem NH is a short drive north.
Who is a good real estate agent in Andover MA?
The Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty has ranked as the #2 Andover Team per RealTrends Verified. Lisa Sevajian has guided almost 2,000 families through buying and selling.
Where do buyers go if Andover MA is over budget?
Many of our buyers who start in Andover MA land in North Andover MA, Amesbury MA, Haverhill MA, Topsfield MA, Georgetown MA, Salem NH or Pelham NH.
Is North Andover MA a good place to live?
People who live there love the town common, Lake Cochichewick, Weir Hill and the local coffee spots. The best way to know is to spend a Saturday there before you buy.
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Call or text Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406, or see every way to reach us.
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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.