Is Newburport a vibrant, great place to live?

[in_newengland]

I agree on the snootiness factor and that there isn't much for young people. The surrounding towns are better and then you can just go and visit Newburyport and use its facilities like parks, good hospital, cute shops, nice library, places to walk, grocery stores.

[luvmyhoss]

Originally Posted by Gracehappens

Indeed they must have money . . . Because I would be selling in a not so inexpensive part of CT, and potentially end up with a much smaller home, likely sans the garage and any property line to speak of. That's one of our concerns. Also wonder about the amount of tourism present. Otherwise, NBPT seems delightful in so many ways. Here for the week, now, as a matter of fact.

Newburyport has a lot of tourism. Sometimes you can't fit on the sidewalk. Let alone
enjoy the waterfront boardwalk.

[luvmyhoss]

Originally Posted by newenglandgirl

And they have money $$$.

Not so much. But they bought on the waterfront years ago. When they sell
(and they will) that's when they'll have some cash.

[Gracehappens]

In_NewEngland, which towns do you think are better? Not sure of the school situation/quality in Newbury, Rawley, etc. Does anyone have experience?

[macalan]

You don't want to move to Rowley if you ever want to be outside in your yard. We built a new house in Rowley, had a half acre of land, and due to the mosquitos, could not use our yard. Walking from the car to our front door, my legs would be covered black with them. I couldn't wait to move.

Not to mention, neither Rowley nor Newbury fit your wish of a "vibrant, walkable downtown".

It is very hard to reconcile the wish for lots of land and privacy with being close to town and having a newer, large home. Especially in a historic town!

Wondering, though, if you looked at all in the Joppa area of Newburyport. I don't know your budget, but you mentioned you live on an estate in CT, so this might give you a similar "feel" - it's a newer home than the historic homes, half acres of land, garage, water view, walk to town, bike to the beach.

272 Water Street Newburyport | Newburyport MA Real Estate | MLS 71531380

There are others, but just a sample of what Joppa offers.

Another thought - what about the South Coast of MA? Marion, Mattapoisett, South Dartmouth are supposed to be lovely, and I think prices much lower than the North Shore of MA.

Happy hunting! It's a process.

[Gracehappens]

Macalan -- thanks so much for sharing that valuable experience! And will definitely follow through on your suggestions . . .