Newbury, MA

Newbury is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 17,811 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The town was first settled in 1634 as part of the Shawmut colony and was officially incorporated in 1753. Newbury is known for its Georgian architecture and for its many prestigious private schools including Phillips Academy Andover, Choate Rosemary Hall and Deerfield Academy. The town's economy has been based largely on its role as a center of the publishing industry with companies such as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Farrar Straus Giroux and WGBH-TV having their headquarters here. In recent years Newbury has seen an influx of young professionals due to its proximity to Boston and other urban areas.

Real estate in Newbury consists mainly of traditional suburban homes on large lots with easy access to highways and public transportation. Prices are high compared to most towns in Massachusetts but lower than those found in neighboring towns such as Concord or Lexington which are closer to Boston. There is a wide range of prices available from modest starter homes to luxurious estates that can cost millions of dollars. The market is very competitive with few houses remaining unsold for more than six months