Essex, IL Housing Market

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The median sale price of a home in Essex was $252K last month, up 75.9% since last year.

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Essex Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Essex today?

In September 2024, Essex home prices were up 75.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $252K.

$450K

Sale Price

$183

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

Under List Price

5.3%

Days on Market

145

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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Essex Migration & Relocation Trends

In Sep '24 - Nov '24, 14% of Essex homebuyers searched to move out of Essex, while 86% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Essex from?

Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Essex from outside metros.
New York homebuyers searched to move into Essex more than any other metro followed by Peoria and St. Louis.

Where are people from Essex moving to?

86% of Essex homebuyers searched to stay within the Essex metropolitan area.
Cape Coral was the most popular destination among Essex homebuyers followed by Milwaukee and South Bend.

Number of People Moving to Essex

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most

People are moving to Essex from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Sep '24 - Nov '24
1	New York, NY	2,027
2	Peoria, IL	1,058
3	St. Louis, MO	865
4	San Francisco, CA	636
5	Los Angeles, CA	626
6	Springfield, IL	501
7	Washington, DC	397
8	Seattle, WA	334
9	Macomb, IL	196
10	Decatur, IL	192

People are leaving Essex for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Sep '24 - Nov '24
1	Cape Coral, FL	1,343
2	Milwaukee, WI	1,227
3	South Bend, IN	1,217
4	Grand Rapids, MI	973
5	Sarasota, FL	834
6	Miami, FL	664
7	Nashville, TN	608
8	Phoenix, AZ	603
9	Minneapolis, MN	599
10	Tampa, FL	593

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

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Recently sold homes

SOLD DEC 4, 2024
$305,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,876 sq ft
840 Kody Alan Dr, Essex, IL 60935
List Price
$319,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
177 days
840 Kody Alan Dr, Essex, IL 60935
SOLD NOV 15, 2024
$450,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
2,447 sq ft
138 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935
List Price
$475,000
Sale to List
5% under list
Days on Market
35 days
138 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935
SOLD NOV 10, 2024
$30,000 Last Sold Price
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—baths
—sq ft
330 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935
List Price
$35,000
Sale to List
14% under list
Days on Market
198 days
330 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935
SOLD NOV 10, 2024
$60,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
LOTS 40 & 41 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935
List Price
$60,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
198 days
LOTS 40 & 41 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935
SOLD NOV 10, 2024
$30,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
342 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935
List Price
$35,000
Sale to List
14% under list
Days on Market
198 days
342 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935
SOLD OCT 7, 2024
$122,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,400 sq ft
401 S East St, Essex, IL 60935
List Price
$119,999
Sale to List
2% over list
Days on Market
35 days
401 S East St, Essex, IL 60935
SOLD SEP 19, 2024
$251,500 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3 baths
2,500 sq ft
203 Oakwood Ln, Essex, IL 60935
List Price
$245,900
Sale to List
2% over list
Days on Market
34 days
203 Oakwood Ln, Essex, IL 60935
SOLD SEP 12, 2024
$8,700
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List Price
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Days on Market
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Schools in Essex

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GreatSchools Rating

No elementary schools in this region.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Essex housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Essex.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

99% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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