Amesbury Land for Sale

This community is in Essex County, and it is the second Northernmost town in Massachusetts. The area was settled in 1645 and has lots of forested areas. The city has a population of around 16,283 people and is approximately 13.7 square miles in size. There are two rivers which cross this area which is the Powwow River and the Merrimack River. This residential community is bordered by Salisbury, Newburyport, West Newbury, Merrimac, South Hampton, and to the North sits the state of New Hampshire. The residents can have access to Interstate 495 to the West-East and Interstate 95 for their transportation needs.

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Reasons to Invest in Property in Amesbury

The city is family friendly and the community has a hometown feel about it. This community has many locally owned shops and restaurants and is a safe place to raise a family. The area has a rich historical culture making it an interesting place to live. This area is less expensive than many other communities in the State. This makes it easier to be able to own more property and have bigger homes to accommodate a larger family. In the summer there is access to beaches, Soccer fields, and other recreational areas allowing for an exciting time for the entire family. In the winter there is a ski area and a place to go snow tubing. With these activities available to residents, there is an opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors all year around. The vacant property in the area would be ideal for investors, Residents who want to build their own home, Businesses looking to expand, and Those looking to have a summer getaway. The land is limited so it is important to decide on the property before someone else buys it. This property is fresh and has no other structures to have to fix or maintain. This allows a buyer to make their own decision about what they want to build and how they would like to use the land. This can make the property less expensive to work with and save on the cost of development. The property can also be turned into camping and recreational areas for all residents to enjoy. These types of property can also be bought with cash avoiding any of the extra financing cost involved with the developed property. An agent can help you find the property that is best for your needs and explain more about how investing in these types of properties can benefit you as a buyer.

Types of Development and Zoning Restrictions

1. Rural: This is an area set aside for farms and other open land projects.
2. Environmental: These areas are set aside to protect sensitive environmental areas such as wildlife habitats and wetlands.
3. Historical: This property is set aside for the protection of historically significant structures or areas of value to the history of the city.
4. Aesthetic: The city requires structures to look a certain way. This helps to preserve the original feel of the city.
5. Residential: This is the area designated for single-family homes, apartments, Condos, and other residential uses.
6. Commercial: This is the location of Retail stores, offices, restaurants, and theaters. This property is set aside for mixed-use developments as well. This is the combination of residential homes and storefronts.
7. Industrial: These locations are where major manufacturing takes place. Some of these businesses include Auto factories, power plants, and other heavy manufacturing companies.

Some of the developments that can be developed in these areas will need to be approved by the city to ensure they do not interfere with the current residents and businesses already in the area. It is possible to ask the community to change the zoning to allow for a development that does not fit into the requirements of the currently zoned area. This is done by asking the city for an exception or to change the areas zoning requirements. It is important to be patent through the process because the city will need time to research the impact of the development on the area and determine if it will be a good fit for the zone.

Examples of Potential Property Costs

• A property with a scenic view, rolling hills, and wetlands consisting of 21.6 acres has the potential to sell for around $540,000.
• A property with a city lot of approximately 0.16 acres that is suited a single-family home and is close to town has the possibility to sell for about $80,000.
• A property situated on top of a hill with lush woods, close to the beach, has trails, wetland, and steams suited for a residence consisting of 2.08 acres has the capability to sell for approximately $350,000.

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