The median sale price of a home in Essex County was $615K last month, up 7.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Essex County is $362, up 7.7% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Essex County today?
In March 2024, Essex County home prices were up 7.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $615K. On average, homes in Essex County sell after 20 days on the market compared to 22 days last year. There were 388 homes sold in March this year, down from 474 last year.
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Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$615,000
+7.9% YoY | Mar 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Mar 2024
Growth
% YoY
Essex County, MA
$615,000
+7.9%
United States
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Learn what it takes to have a winning offer
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Sale-to-List PriceAll Home Types
Sale-to-List Price
(All Home Types)
102.2%
+1.2 pt YoY | Mar 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Mar 2024
Growth
% YoY
Essex County, MA
102.2%
+1.2 pt
United States
Home offer insights for Essex County
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Essex County
Recent offers
Winning Offer|
6 Weeks Ago
~$375K Offer
3bd | 1ba | ~1,000sqft
Under List Price
2%
Days on Market
93
Competing Offers
0
Down Payment
<10%
Joanne Rodrigues
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
7 Weeks Ago
~$1.5M Offer
Sold for $1.5M
4bd | 3ba | ~5,000sqft
Over List Price
1%
Days on Market
26
Competing Offers
1
Down Payment
~20%
Kristin Moore
Essex County Redfin Agent
We chose to put in a "back up offer" on this home. The property had alaredy accepted an offer, but that offer came with contingencies and so we wanted to let the sellers know they had another option, should anything arise from the original offer's contingencies. The first offer went smoothly so our offer remained in back up position. …
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Offer Not Accepted|
3 Weeks Ago
~$450K Offer
Sold for $450K
2bd | 1.5ba | ~1,250sqft
Over List Price
4%
Days on Market
20
Competing Offers
13
Down Payment
<10%
Rebecca Koulalis
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
6 Weeks Ago
~$500K Offer
Sold for $550K
3bd | 1ba | ~1,250sqft
Over List Price
8%
Days on Market
12
Competing Offers
6
Down Payment
~20%
Stephanie Galloni
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
6 Weeks Ago
~$475K Offer
Sold for $500K
2bd | 1.5ba | ~750sqft
Under List Price
3%
Days on Market
7
Competing Offers
4
Down Payment
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Joanne Rodrigues
Essex County Redfin Agent
Cash offer 2% below list. 4 competing offers. Lost due to price.
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10/10
Harrington Elementary School
Public • K-5
493
Students
8 reviews
10/10
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public • K-5
454
Students
7 reviews
10/10
Vinson-Owen Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
440
Students
3 reviews
10/10
Summer Street School
Public • K-4
432
Students
1 reviews
9/10
Greenwood Elementary School
Public • K-4
220
Students
4 reviews
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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.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Major
20% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Essex County has a major risk of flooding. 31,320 properties in Essex County are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 20% of all properties in Essex County. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
38% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Essex County has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 87,289 properties in Essex County that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 38% 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. 177,480 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.