Pick North Andover if your budget sits below Andover's price level and you want the same or similar geographic location. Pick Andover if a train station in town matters more than cost. The price gap is widening. Redfin's figures for the three months ending August 2026 show Andover's median sale price up 11.3% year over year, to $1,051,804, while North Andover's fell 3.8%, to $774,665. Town details are on the North Andover community page.
What do the Redfin numbers show for each town?
North Andover is the lower-priced town, yet its homes move at the same speed and close slightly further over asking. Every figure below is Redfin data for June through August 2026. North Andover's column is ZIP 01845, which covers the entire town.
| Redfin, 3 months ending Aug 2026 | North Andover (01845) | Andover |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $774,665 (down 3.8% YoY) | $1,051,804 (up 11.3% YoY) |
| Homes sold | 102 (133 a year earlier) | 148 (down 2.83% YoY) |
| Median days on market | 20 | 21 |
| Average sale-to-list ratio | 103.5% | 102.7% |
| Share sold above list | 63.7% | 58.35% |
The medians sit $277,139 apart ($1,051,804 minus $774,665). That spread is the clearest reason a buyer would cross the town line. Do not expect the lower price to buy you leverage, though. In North Andover, 63.7% of homes sold above list, a higher share than Andover's 58.35%. And with 102 sales instead of 133, North Andover sellers have a thinner set of recent comparables to set a price against.
Is the train or the highway the deciding factor?
For rail commuters, Andover usually wins; for drivers heading north or west, North Andover holds its own. Andover has two MBTA commuter rail stations, sits on I-93 and I-495, and is about 23 miles north of Boston. North Andover is about 25 miles north of Boston (Wikipedia), with no station inside town limits. Its roads are Interstate 495 and Routes 114, 125 and 133. Train riders from North Andover board the MBTA in Andover, Lawrence or Haverhill for North Station.
Where should a North Andover search start this fall?
Set your ceiling first, then let the commute narrow the map. If $774,665 fits and you drive, North Andover gives you Andover's pace of market at a lower median. If the station matters, compare what the $277,139 difference buys you in Andover. Buyers who start in Andover often also look at North Andover and Boxford.
Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International works in North Andover and Andover. Team Lillian Montalto is the #1 large team in Andover by sales volume (RealTrends Verified, 2025 production), and the firm had accepted offers in 107 different towns in 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
How much lower is the median sale price in North Andover than in Andover? The difference is $277,139. Redfin reports a median sale price of $774,665 in North Andover (ZIP 01845) and $1,051,804 in Andover for the three months ending August 2026. North Andover's median fell 3.8% year over year, and Andover's rose 11.3%. North Andover homes still sold at an average 103.5% of list price.
Can I take the commuter rail from North Andover to Boston? Riders drive to the MBTA stops in Andover, Lawrence or Haverhill, and the line runs to North Station. North Andover is about 25 miles north of Boston and is served by Interstate 495 and Routes 114, 125 and 133. Andover has two stations of its own.
Can one real estate team cover my search in both North Andover and Andover? Yes. Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International works in North Andover and Andover, and the team can build one personalized MLS search covering both towns so you can compare listings as they come up. The firm's "102 Ways We Can Help" booklet explains its buyer services, and you can request it through andoverhomes.com/contact-us.
About Lillian Montalto. Broker/Owner of Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International, founded in Andover, Massachusetts in May 2000, with more than 40 years in real estate.
Last updated: October 20, 2026. Equal Housing Opportunity.
