Frye Circle

256 N. Main Street, Andover, MA

Frye Circle is a housing for older adults at 256 N. Main Street in Andover, MA, with 96 apartments, built in 1975.

At a glance

• 96 apartments (the housing authority)
• Built in 1975
• 1,248 sq ft of building area
• 4.85 acre lot
• Assessed at $10,238,900 for fiscal year 2026

No homes in Frye Circle are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Frye Circle is in State public housing. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

Andover Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 83 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Andover (MBTA Haverhill Line), 0.7 mi
• Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line), 2.4 mi
• Ballardvale (MBTA Haverhill Line), 2.9 mi

Closest bus stops:

• North Main Street & Frye Circle (MeVa 2 21), under 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• Shawsheen School (elementary, grades PK), 0.7 mi
• Andover West Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 0.7 mi
• Andover High (high, grades 9–12), 0.8 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Frye Circle

How many units are in Frye Circle?

Frye Circle has 96 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was Frye Circle built?

Frye Circle was built in 1975.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Frye Circle right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Frye Circle comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Frye Circle?

Andover (MBTA Haverhill Line) is 0.7 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Frye Circle income-restricted housing?

Yes. Frye Circle is in State public housing. Apply through Andover Housing Authority.

Buildings near Frye Circle

• Balmoral Condominiums — 16 Balmoral St, 86 condos · built 1960 · 2 floors · 2 listed now, 0.3 mi
• Andover Commons — 30 Railroad St, 159 apartments · built 1912 · 4 floors, 0.6 mi
• Woodridge Homes — 10 Woodridge Drive, 230 apartments · built 1979 · 2 floors, 1.4 mi

More: all 7 large buildings in Andover · Andover homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Frye Circle or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].