The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01834 sells for about $699,000, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,825 a month.
ZIP 01834 — Groveland
The housing market in 01834 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand, keeping prices elevated. Market conditions are driven by limited supply and the area's appeal to families, though high interest rates have tempered transaction volume compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle with access to regional employment hubs, offering a balance of rural character and suburban convenience.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01834, Essex County MA
Groveland is generally considered a safe, low-crime community with reported crime rates significantly lower than the Massachusetts and national averages.
The area is served by the Pentucket Regional School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and community-focused environment.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks near the Merrimack River; property insurance remains stable but reflects regional hazard trends.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the I-495 corridor and regional employment hubs in the Merrimack Valley, with limited new large-scale commercial development within the ZIP itself.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents primarily commute by car toward employment centers in Haverhill, Lawrence, and the Greater Boston area via Route 97 and nearby highway access.
The area features significant natural amenities including the Merrimack River, local conservation lands, and trails, with suburban shopping and dining accessible in neighboring Haverhill.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand for single-family rentals, with limited multi-family inventory available.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses and proximity to the broader Merrimack Valley industrial and professional services sector.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with access to the MBTA Commuter Rail available in the neighboring city of Haverhill.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the town's rural character, with limited large-scale pipeline projects.
The Essex County appraisal process is managed at the municipal level by the Town of Groveland Assessor's office.
Parcels are subject to the Pentucket Regional School District and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with regional Massachusetts averages, with standard coverage for wind and winter-related perils.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates for ZCTA 01834.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Canobie Lake Park4.512.2 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.214.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Woburn4.118.4 mi
- Nova Adventure Park4.517.1 mi
- Water Park of New England3.810.9 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.512.2 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.620 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.79.6 mi
- The Brook4.211.4 mi
- Tsongas Center4.516.7 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.512.2 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.611.4 mi
- The Brook4.211.4 mi
- AMC Methuen 204.37.3 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.712.8 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.817 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.620 mi
- Peabody Essex Museum4.717.1 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.712.8 mi
- The Witch House at Salem4.317 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.611.4 mi
- Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary4.99.6 mi
- Harold Parker State Forest4.79.3 mi
- Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse4.810.7 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.76.7 mi
- Pickering Wharf Marina4.617.3 mi
- Boston Yacht Club4.719.2 mi
- Jubilee Yacht Club Inc4.616.2 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.43.3 mi
- Atkinson Resort & Country Club4.59.7 mi
- Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course & Driving Range4.511.7 mi
- Black Swan Country Club3.92.3 mi
- Far Corner Golf4.23.8 mi
- Hickory Hill Golf Course4.311.8 mi
- The Mall at Rockingham Park4.411.1 mi
- Tuscan Village4.410.8 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.79.6 mi
- Burlington4.25.3 mi
- Salem NH Flea Market Inc4.19.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.126.7 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.624.6 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.625 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.525 mi
- The Lounge3.426.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Extensive trail network for hiking and nature observation.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 18.2% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $571,900 (-18.2% vs the prior refresh cycle) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.