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Beverly Farms Neighborhood Guide
Beverly Farms sits at the northeastern end of Beverly, past Prides Crossing, where the city stops feeling like a city. It has its own village center, its own commuter rail stop, its own post office and its own zip code — and for a place that is administratively part of Beverly, it carries a distinctly separate identity.
People who move here are usually choosing something specific: a walkable village with a handful of shops and restaurants, a train that reaches North Station without a car, and proximity to the water without the exposure of an oceanfront lot. People who move away usually cite the same thing that drew them, which is that it is quiet.
Beverly market, right now
These are Beverly town-wide figures, covering the trailing twelve months and current as of August 4, 2026. MLS data is reported by municipality, so there is no separate median for this neighborhood — and a village like this one often trades well away from its town's midpoint in either direction. For what homes here are actually selling for, ask us; we track it street by street.
The village
West Street is the spine. It carries the shops, the restaurants, the library branch, and the post office in a stretch short enough to walk end to end in a few minutes. This is the practical difference between Beverly Farms and much of suburban Massachusetts: errands here do not automatically mean a car.
The commuter rail platform sits within walking distance of most of the village, on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Trains run to North Station with a change of character depending on the time of day — check the current MBTA timetable for the trips you would actually use, since schedules shift seasonally.
The housing
The stock is older and more varied than a single description covers. There are large shingled houses on generous lots toward the water, modest capes and colonials on the village streets, and a scattering of newer builds where older properties have been divided or replaced.
Two things matter more here than in most neighborhoods. The first is that lot size and position drive value harder than square footage does — proximity to the water and to the village both carry real premiums. The second is that a meaningful share of the housing predates modern building codes, which puts inspection findings, septic questions where applicable, and lead paint disclosure squarely on the table for pre-1978 homes.
Schools
Beverly Farms Elementary serves the neighborhood, and older students attend Beverly's middle and high schools. District assignments and boundaries change, so confirm the current assignment for any specific address with Beverly Public Schools directly rather than relying on a neighborhood-level summary.
How it compares to the rest of Beverly
Beverly is not one market. The figures above are city-wide, and Beverly Farms generally trades above that midpoint — the village premium and the water proximity both push the same direction. A median that blends downtown condos, Ryal Side capes, and Farms estates does not describe any of those three particularly well.
That is worth remembering when reading any price figure attached to "Beverly." It is an accurate number about a city that contains several distinct markets.
FAQ
Is Beverly Farms part of Beverly?
Yes. Beverly Farms is a village within the City of Beverly, not a separate municipality. It has its own zip code, village center, and commuter rail stop, which is why it is often discussed as though it were separate, but it is governed by Beverly and taxed at Beverly's rate.
Does Beverly Farms have its own train station?
Yes. The Beverly Farms stop is on the MBTA's Newburyport/Rockport line, within walking distance of much of the village. Schedules change seasonally, so check the current MBTA timetable for specific trips rather than relying on a published travel time.
What is the property tax rate in Beverly Farms?
The same as the rest of Beverly, since it is part of the city. See our Beverly property tax page for the current fiscal-year rate, a worked example, and how the abatement process works.
Are homes in Beverly Farms more expensive than the rest of Beverly?
Generally yes. The market figures shown above are city-wide, and Beverly Farms typically trades above Beverly's overall midpoint, particularly for properties near the village center or the water. Because MLS data is reported by municipality rather than by village, there is no published Beverly Farms median — for what homes here are actually selling for, ask us.
What is the difference between Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing?
They are adjacent villages at the same end of Beverly, both on the commuter rail line, and they are often discussed together. Prides Crossing sits between the Farms and the rest of Beverly, and is generally the more estate-oriented of the two, with larger lots and fewer village amenities.
Last verified 2026-07-31. Market figures refresh daily from MLS via Lofty; neighborhood descriptions are reviewed twice a year.