Beverly Foreclosures

Geographical Information

Sited on the gorgeous coastline directly north of Salem, this city has beaches, lakes, woodlands, marshes, and nearly every other kind of topography one can imagine in New England. The city of Danvers borders the town to the west, Wenham borders it to the north, and Manchester-by-the-Sea is the eastern neighbor, with the Massachusetts Bay forming the watery southern border. The city of Salem, from which the community is seperated by water, is the next city south. With car and bus access provided by Route 127, Route 1A, Route 22, Route 62, and the Yankee Division Highway, the town is easy to reach. For those travelers who prefer taking the train, there are four stops in town, including the Beverly Depot, Montserrat, Beverly Farms, and the North Beverly station. Most of these are on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Aside from its gorgeous coastline, the area also has several parks and preserves, including Snake Hill, the Balch Playground, the Dr. John W. Coleman Greenergy Park, Patton Park, Norwood Pond, Beaver Pond, and the banks of Wenham Lake.

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Short Sales

With its incredible array of natural scenery and easily reachable urban districts, this city has some incredible homes available at unbeatable prices. Although short sales can range in price from $160 to $220 a square foot, many of them offer amenities that are worth far, far more than their asking price.

Some of these properties include full size swimming pools that are lined with stone and have a separate hot tub, also flanked in stone. An attached three car garage greets visitors as they pull into the gravel driveway. A staircase made from flagstones leads up to the central entrance, while bushes, hedges, and older trees provide shade and a compelling aesthetic statement next to the home. These homes are often three stories or more, and have extensive wrap around decks that can be accessed from the primary living space and the master bedrooms. Two grand front doors open up into a spectacular central foyer area, which spans two stories and has enormous windows that flood the space with natural light. On either side of this grand entryway, the house branches off into different wings. One on side is a full-scale living room, with a fireplace and sliding glass doors that open out into the first deck.

On the other is a massive dining space ringed with arched windows that look out on the splendor of the back yard. On the second level, bedrooms open out into yet another central living space, which has a vaulted ceiling, timber beams, and a fireplace that can be walked around, so that visitors on opposite sides can gaze through the flames at each other. The other side of the fireplace faces the kitchen, which is epic in scale. An enormous island is directly opposite the fireplace, while an L-shaped counter provides a vast amount of food preparation area. An oversize fridge not only features numerous smaller compartments for different types of food storage and temperature settings, but also makes its own ice and provides a spout on the exterior for fresh water.

The bedrooms are huge, with artfully vaulted ceilings, tall windows, and gorgeous hardwood floors. The master bathroom extends in a long vertical fashion along one side of the building, providing enough room for a vibrantly outfitted shower and a luxurious freestanding bathtub. A giant landing overlooks the initial entryway, creating an informal gathering place that offers unparalleled views.

Bank Owned Properties

For those who wish to live in splendor while being close to the joys of a busy business district, the bank owned properties here are an ideal match. Many of them can be bought for $250 a square foot, and in some cases, they may be available for an even deeper discount. Several Victorian-era homes along with some more modern dwellings make up the majority of the market here, and often are set very close to the street, so that one may view the sidewalk from the comfort of the living room.

Bay windows are a common sight, and stained glass windows, especially in the bedrooms, distinguish the facades of these houses. Pronounced wood accents and elaborate engravings flank many of these properties, while brick bases and and stone pathways add a splash of material variety to the home. The interiors are cozy but spacious, with hardwood flooring and elegant wainscoting. In some areas, vintage wood paneling may be preserved, although in the vast majority of renovations, plaster is used instead.

The dining area tends to function as the heart of the home, with ample amounts of space and numerous slender windows creating an artful yet relaxing region in which to eat and catch up with other family members. The kitchen tends to be located in the rear of the house, and is often fairly compact, with an iron rack hanging from the ceiling as a way to hang pots, pans, and other cookware in an appealing and efficient fashion. The countertops often feature speckled granite and stainless steel sinks that make it easy to prepare a quick snack or an eight-course meal.

The bedrooms take advantage of the bay windows to create a serene, warm place to unwind and sleep. The original wooden mullions are often preserved and accentuated in the windows.

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