Unlisted: Local real estate, community politics, and the stories shaping life in Greater Newburyport and the North Shore

Rats Over Rentals? The Fight Over Peabody’s Vacant Hospital Site | Unlisted Ep 8

A vacant former hospital. Rumored rodent issues. A proposed 133-unit housing development. And a neighborhood pushing back. In Episode 8 of Unlisted, Rachel and Dolores break down the controversy surrounding the former J.B. Thomas Hospital site at 15 King Street in Peabody. The vacant property has become the center of a larger debate about housing, traffic, neighborhood concerns, and what should realistically happen when a long-neglected property is finally proposed for redevelopment. They also discuss the growing controversy around pocket listings and brokerage-exclusive “coming soon” listings. Do private listings actually help sellers—or do they mainly benefit the real estate companies keeping both sides of the transaction in-house? Plus: • Salem’s adaptive reuse and affordable housing projects • A potential second Salem commuter rail stop • How economic uncertainty is affecting mortgage rates and the spring housing market • Why buyer demand remains strong across the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire • Newburyport water complaints involving discoloration, odor, geosmin, and manganese Would you rather see the former hospital redeveloped into housing—or do you think there is a better realistic use for the site? Hosted by Rachel and Dolores Person of the Person + Person Group at William Raveis Real Estate. Unlisted covers the real estate, housing, development, and local stories shaping Newburyport, Amesbury, Salem, Peabody, the North Shore, and the Seacoast—the ones you won’t find on the MLS.

Newburyport’s Proposed Housing Fix (And Why It Won’t Work) | Unlisted Episode 7

ewburyport is proposing new zoning changes to address housing—but will they actually make things worse? In Episode 7 of Unlisted, we break down the latest proposals around demolition delays, zoning changes, and development across Newburyport, Amesbury, and the Seacoast. We also look at how these policies impact affordability, buyers, and the future of housing on the North Shore. In this episode, we cover: * Newburyport demolition delay and zoning proposals * The teardown vs. starter home debate * A real-world example of how regulations can push buyers out of the market * New Hampshire’s “missing middle” housing approach * The Amesbury Elementary School redevelopment RFP * Amesbury Point marina controversy and proposed restaurant * Local business updates and community conversation If you’re interested in real estate, housing policy, zoning changes, and development trends in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, this episode gives you a clear, practical breakdown of what’s happening right now. ⏱️ Timestamps (Podbean) 00:00 Intro 00:30 Local Business Drama (M Cacao?) 02:05 Newburyport Teardowns Problem 03:50 Demolition Delay Proposal Explained 05:10 FAR + Lot Coverage Changes 06:00 Height Restrictions + ZBA Discretion 07:00 Do These Policies Help Affordability? 11:00 Zoning Reform vs Restrictions 16:40 New Hampshire Zoning Changes (Hampton) 20:10 Amesbury Elementary School Redevelopment 25:20 Amesbury Point Marina Controversy 29:30 Community Impact Discussion 30:10 NH Multifamily Law Breakdown 33:50 Final Thoughts 34:00 Closing + Local Nostalgia 🔍 Podcast Tags (Podbean) real estate, housing market, zoning, housing affordability, newburyport, amesbury ma, north shore ma, massachusetts real estate, new hampshire real estate, development, urban planning, housing policy, real estate podcast, local news, community development

Unlisted Ep. 6: Salem, Amesbury & Rowley Development Updates + Real Estate Tax Changes

In this episode of Unlisted, we break down some of the latest development and housing stories across the North Shore, including a major new rental proposal in Salem, a controversial project off Kimball Road in Amesbury, a mixed-use infill project on Oakland Street, and a new senior housing development in Rowley. We also get into a few tax topics that could matter for buyers, homeowners, and families, including gifting money for a child’s down payment, updated rules around Airbnb depreciation, and changes to SALT deductions. In this episode: * Forest River Residences in Salem * Kimball Road controversy in Amesbury * Carriage Hill Lofts / Oakland Street project * Windward Crossing senior housing in Rowley * Gift funds for home purchases * Airbnb tax deduction changes * SALT deduction updates Unlisted is your local real estate, development, and housing news show focused on the North Shore and the issues shaping our communities.

Unlisted Ep. 5: Salisbury, Groveland, Danvers + the Real 40B Housing Debate

In Episode 5 of Unlisted, we break down several local housing and development stories shaping communities across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley. We talk about the proposed 238 Lafayette Road project in Salisbury, housing development in Groveland, changes in Danvers around Liberty Tree Mall, and the bigger debate around Chapter 40B, affordability, density, and what these projects actually mean for local residents. If you care about local real estate, zoning, development, and housing policy in places like Salisbury, Groveland, Danvers, Newburyport, and Amesbury, this episode gives you a grounded, local perspective without the usual spin. In this episode: Salisbury’s proposed 238 Lafayette Road project Studio apartments and workforce housing Groveland housing development Garrison Village and affordability Danvers and Liberty Tree Mall area changes Chapter 40B explained in plain English AMI, Safe Harbor, and why these debates get so heated

Unlisted Ep. 4 | How Newburyport Changed: Local Perspective on Housing, Gentrification & Community

Newburyport, Massachusetts didn’t always look like it does today. In this episode of Unlisted, local real estate experts Rachel Person Candelora and Dolores Person share a candid, personal conversation about how Newburyport has changed over the last 40+ years — from a working-class coastal town with struggling storefronts to one of the North Shore’s most in-demand real estate markets. We break down: * What downtown Newburyport was really like in the 70s, 80s, and 90s * When housing prices and demand started to rise * How the commuter rail, condo conversions, and the dot-com boom reshaped the city * Why historic homes survived in Newburyport when other towns demolished theirs * How COVID and remote work accelerated migration to the North Shore * The real impact of gentrification and housing affordability on longtime residents * Whether today’s Newburyport is “better,” “worse,” or simply more complicated This episode is for anyone thinking about moving to Newburyport, buying real estate on the North Shore, or trying to understand how small coastal towns change over time. It’s also for locals who’ve watched their hometown evolve and want language for what they’re feeling. 🎧 Part of Unlisted — a hyperlocal podcast about real estate, development, zoning, housing policy, and how North Shore communities are changing. 📍 Recorded in Newburyport, MA 🏡 Hosted by Rachel Person Candelora & Dolores Person