The median sale price of a home in Essex County was $718K last month, up 10.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Essex County is $407, up 6.7% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Essex County today?
In May 2025, Essex County home prices were up 10.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $718K. On average, homes in Essex County sell after 19 days on the market compared to 18 days last year. There were 624 homes sold in May this year, down from 638 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$717,500
+10.4% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Essex County, MA
$717,500
+10.4%
United States
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Sale-to-List PriceAll Home Types
Sale-to-List Price
(All Home Types)
103.4%
-0.6 pt YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Essex County, MA
103.4%
-0.6 pt
United States
Home offer insights for Essex County
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Essex County
Recent offers
Winning Offer|
11 Weeks Ago
~$1M Offer
3bd | 2.5ba | ~1,750sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
13
Competing Offers
0
Down Payment
~60%
Kimberley Johnson
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
7 Weeks Ago
~$250K Offer
Sold for $250K
1bd | 1ba | ~500sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
2
Competing Offers
0
Down Payment
<10%
Joanne Rodrigues
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
7 Weeks Ago
~$300K Offer
Sold for $325K
1bd | 1ba | ~750sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
8
Competing Offers
12
Down Payment
<10%
Joanne Rodrigues
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
7 Weeks Ago
~$550K Offer
Sold for $550K
2bd | 1.5ba | ~1,250sqft
Over List Price
8%
Days on Market
8
Competing Offers
3
Down Payment
~20%
Camille Murphy
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
8 Weeks Ago
~$700K Offer
Sold for $700K
3bd | 2.5ba | ~1,500sqft
Over List Price
12%
Days on Market
21
Competing Offers
22
Down Payment
~20%
Joe Petrucci
Essex County Redfin Agent
LA called for highest and best. When I called buyer she did not pick up. I left a message and texted her about 6 time before the 9:00 PM deadline, she never responded to any communication. …
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Climate's impact on Essex County housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Essex County.
Flood Factor - Major
19% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Essex County has a major risk of flooding. 29,416 properties in Essex County are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 19% of all properties in Essex County. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
40% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Essex County has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 91,805 properties in Essex County that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 40% of all properties in Essex County.
78% of properties are at major
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Essex County has a Severe Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Essex County is most at risk from hurricanes. 177,474 properties in Essex County have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 131 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 147 mph.