Open land
Farms, fields and trails make up much of the town.
West Newbury, MA
Rolling farmland and the Merrimack River, with a true small-town feel.
West Newbury is one of the most rural towns in the area: horse farms, open fields, orchards, and the Merrimack River along its northern edge. People move here for space and quiet while staying a few minutes from Newburyport.
- Feel
- Rural, farms and fields
- Schools
- Pentucket Regional (with Groveland and Merrimac)
- Getting around
- Route 113 to Newburyport and I-95
What people love about West Newbury.
Merrimack River
The river forms the town’s northern border.
Schools
West Newbury is part of the Pentucket Regional School District.
Close to everything
Route 113 runs straight into Newburyport and out to I-95.
Selling in West Newbury
What moves home prices here
- Most homes are on private well and septic. Buyers usually ask for a water test, and a Title 5 inspection is required for a sale.
- Acreage, barns and equestrian setups appeal to a specific buyer. The marketing needs to reach them, not just the general market.
- Fewer homes sell here each year than in bigger towns, so pricing takes careful, hands-on comparison.
Buying in West Newbury
Good to know before you tour
- Budget for well water testing and a septic inspection on most homes.
- Listings can be few and far between. Setting up alerts helps you catch the right one.
- Schools are part of Pentucket Regional, shared with Groveland and Merrimac.
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