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Come experience this enchanting English-cottage-style home on a 3/4 acre lot! Sitting atop a subtle hill, tucked away from the road and surrounded by a "fairy ring" of majestic trees, gives you the sense of being on a romantic get-away the moment you ascend the fieldstone walkaway. The allure of the granite stone facade continues as you are greeted by a wood-burning fireplace in the spacious living/dining area; an ideal place to host family holidays and create unforgettable memories. Just beyond, is a stunning craftsman-style sunroom with heated floors and a gas fireplace; the perfect spot to curl up with a book and a cozy blanket or enjoy a romantic night in. The large eat-in kit

$900,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,942 sq ft

119 Cross Ln, Beverly, MA 01915

Granite stone facade • Private wooded yard • Heated floors

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Welcome to 28 Margin St Unit A, a renovated end-unit townhouse at RiverBay Condominiums in Lynn. This waterfront residence offers 1,240 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Updates throughout include new flooring, fresh paint, contemporary lighting, and refreshed bathrooms. The renovated kitchen has custom cabinetry and updated appliances. A private deck off the living room extends the living space outdoors, while the primary suite has its own balcony. These separate outdoor spaces offer options for relaxing outside. Improvements extend beyond the interior finishes to include a new HVAC system and a high-efficiency air-conditioning condenser. An attach

$475,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,240 sq ft

28 Margin St Unit A, Lynn, MA 01905

Custom cabinetry • Updated appliances • Private deck

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Welcome to 9 Cobblers Lane, nestled on one of the premier cul-de-sac streets in Beverly's highly desirable Centerville neighborhood. This is the quintessential neighborhood lifestyle, paired with a beautifully rennovated Colonial that's just as impressive inside. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful natural light, and thoughtful updates throughout. At the heart of the home is a chef's dream kitchen, fully renovated in 2025 with stunning two-toned cabinetry, elegant brass hardware, all-new appliances, and a picturesque bay window overlooking the neighborhood. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen is an inviting dining room with a cozy fireplace, perfect for everything from e

$875,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft

9 Cobblers Ln, Beverly, MA 01915

Chef's dream kitchen • Incredible sunroom • Cozy fireplace

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Showings begin at the Saturday and Sunday Open Houses from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Welcome to 262 Washington Street, a classic 1933 Dutch Colonial offering 9 rooms of versatile living space. Rich in local history, the home was relocated from Maplewood Avenue during the 1950s Route 128 expansion and now sits proudly on a 0.17-acre level corner lot. The exterior boasts outstanding curb appeal with a welcoming enclosed sunroom, an attached one-car garage, a brand-new paved driveway, and fresh landscaping. Inside, you will find a bright layout featuring gleaming hardwood floors, elegant French doors in the living room, an ideal set up for a pellet stove, and a kitchen equipped with brand-new stain

$599,900

3 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft

262 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Elegant french doors • Enclosed sunroom • Fresh landscaping

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Experience the best of coastal New England living in this beautifully renovated antique cottage, tucked away on a quiet private lane in the heart of Rockport. Just a short stroll from Front Beach, Back Beach, Bearskin Neck, the Shalin Liu Performance Center, and downtown's charming shops, galleries, and restaurants, this home offers the perfect blend of seaside convenience and peaceful retreat. Inside, historic character meets thoughtful modern updates, with wide-plank wood floors, exposed beams, and an inviting open first floor. The living room flows into a dining area with coffered ceilings and a sun-filled bay window, while the kitchen features stainless steel appliances, open shelving,

$750,000

2 beds1 bath975 sq ft

4 Union Ln, Rockport, MA 01966

Modern updates • Historic character • Quiet private lane

Property at 289 County Way Ext, Beverly, MA 01915, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$830,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,198 sq ft

289 County Way Ext, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 20 Edgewood Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,295,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,805 sq ft

20 Edgewood Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property at 2 Greenbrier Rd,, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,450,000

3 beds2 baths1,936 sq ft

2 Greenbrier Rd,, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 2 Parsons Ln, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,185,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,872 sq ft

2 Parsons Ln, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 6 76th St, Newburyport, MA 01950, 2 beds, 1 bath

$649,900

2 beds1 bath754 sq ft

6 76th St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 64 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$1,300,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,613 sq ft

64 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 10 Don Byrne Way, South Hamilton, MA 01982, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,095,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,548 sq ft

10 Don Byrne Way, South Hamilton, MA 01982

Property at 698 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 4 beds, 3 baths

$2,150,000

4 beds3 baths1,901 sq ft

698 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 5 Pomeroy Rd, Andover, MA 01810, 4 beds, 3 baths

$959,000

4 beds3 baths2,700 sq ft

5 Pomeroy Rd, Andover, MA 01810

Property at 54 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$649,900

2 beds1.5 baths1,323 sq ft

54 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 19 Eastern Ave, Beverly, MA 01915, 3 beds, 2 baths

$700,000

3 beds2 baths1,138 sq ft

19 Eastern Ave, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 48 Kent St #6, Newburyport, MA 01950, 1 bed, 1 bath

$499,900

1 bed1 bath823 sq ft

48 Kent St #6, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 131 Merrimac St #1, Newburyport, MA 01950, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$465,000

2 beds1.5 baths800 sq ft

131 Merrimac St #1, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 21 Rockwood Heights Rd, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,979,000

4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft

21 Rockwood Heights Rd, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 11 Pearl, Boxford, MA 01921, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,199,000

4 beds3.5 baths4,428 sq ft

11 Pearl, Boxford, MA 01921

Property at 23 Eaglehead Rd, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 6 beds, 4 baths

$2,795,000

6 beds4 baths4,090 sq ft

23 Eaglehead Rd, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 21 Woodland St #21, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$799,900

3 beds1.5 baths2,116 sq ft

21 Woodland St #21, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 6 Martin St, Saugus, MA 01906, 2 beds, 1 bath

$498,888

2 beds1 bath1,039 sq ft

6 Martin St, Saugus, MA 01906

Property at 24 Jordan St, Beverly, MA 01915, 2 beds, 1 bath

$619,500

2 beds1 bath960 sq ft

24 Jordan St, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 25 Green St, Marblehead, MA 01945, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,295,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,193 sq ft

25 Green St, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property at 4 Emerald Ave, Salem, MA 01970, 3 beds, 2 baths

$749,000

3 beds2 baths1,957 sq ft

4 Emerald Ave, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 7 Country Lake Rd, Methuen, MA 01844, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$878,500

4 beds2.5 baths2,811 sq ft

7 Country Lake Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

Property at 41 Plymouth Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$749,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,456 sq ft

41 Plymouth Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property at 69 Central St, Byfield, MA 01922, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,999,500

4 beds2.5 baths3,778 sq ft

69 Central St, Byfield, MA 01922

Property at 16 Harts Way #16, Rowley, MA 01969, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,200,000

3 beds2.5 baths3,238 sq ft

16 Harts Way #16, Rowley, MA 01969

Property at 39 Brownville Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938, 3 beds, 2 baths

$595,000

3 beds2 baths1,298 sq ft

39 Brownville Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property at 48 Breed St, Lynn, MA 01902, 5 beds, 3 baths

$769,986

5 beds3 baths2,958 sq ft

48 Breed St, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 50 Balch St #509, Beverly, MA 01915, 1 bed, 1 bath

$577,000

1 bed1 bath875 sq ft

50 Balch St #509, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 93 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902, 8 beds, 3 baths

$839,900

8 beds3 baths3,319 sq ft

93 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 3 Highland Ave, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 6 beds, 3 baths

$1,199,000

6 beds3 baths2,926 sq ft

3 Highland Ave, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 9 Icehouse Rd #9, North Andover, MA 01845, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$899,900

2 beds2.5 baths2,352 sq ft

9 Icehouse Rd #9, North Andover, MA 01845

Property at 245 Northern Blvd, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$2,400,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,065 sq ft

245 Northern Blvd, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 14 Highland Ave, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,995,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,530 sq ft

14 Highland Ave, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 8 Forest St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,085,000

3 beds2 baths1,483 sq ft

8 Forest St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 8 Hawk Hill Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938, 3 beds, 4.5 baths

$1,650,000

3 beds4.5 baths6,731 sq ft

8 Hawk Hill Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property at 245 Granite, Rockport, MA 01966, 4 beds, 3 baths

$1,165,000

4 beds3 baths1,950 sq ft

245 Granite, Rockport, MA 01966

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Essex County

There are currently 639 waterfront homes for sale in Essex County at a median listing price of $729K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Essex County stay on the market for 34 days and receive 2 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Essex County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 703 homes have been sold in Essex County. In addition to houses in Essex County, there were also 438 condos, 328 townhouses, and 197 multi-family units for sale in Essex County last month. Find your dream home in Essex County using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Essex County are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Essex County. If you're looking to sell your home in the Essex County area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Essex County with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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