Waterfront homes for sale & real estate in Essex County, MA

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Set on 0.76 acres in Rockport’s coveted Lands End neighborhood, this three-bedroom cottage is surrounded by an enchanting natural landscape of mature trees, lush gardens, native plantings, and beautiful rock outcroppings. Ocean views and views of iconic Thacher Island emerge through the greenery, creating a truly special coastal setting. The grounds offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility, with winding garden paths and outdoor spaces to enjoy the beauty of Cape Ann. Rockport’s beaches, scenic coastline, and charming downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants are all part of the appeal. Built circa 1910, the home features hardwood floors and beamed ceilings that reflect its

$1,025,000

3 beds2 baths1,721 sq ft

5 Autumn Ln, Rockport, MA 01966

Native plantings • Ocean views • Rock outcroppings

OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Great 3 bedroom Ranch in a great location. Large open kitchen area with lots of cabinet and counter space. Bright and sunny living room. Hardwood floors. 3 good sized bedrooms. Perfect yard with all the privacy you want. Seller willing to buy down the mortgage rate of this home. One-Year American Home Shield Warranty included. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11/1 FROM 11AM-1PM. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE OPEN HOUSE, PLEASE SET UP APPTS THRU SHOWINGTIME SUNDAY AFTER OPEN HOUSE & ALL DAY MONDAY AND TUESDAY. * ALL OFFERS DUE TUESDAY, 11/3 BY 5PM. *

$564,900

3 beds1 bath1,024 sq ft

44 Sigourney St, Lynn, MA 01905

Open kitchen area • One year warranty • Hardwood floors

NEW 4 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Updated single family tucked in a decent and quiet neighborhood of Lynn. This hidden gem has brand new Kitchen with Modern White Quartz Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, beautiful white cabinets with black handle adds elegance and modern look. Three levels of living space offers 3-4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Front door opens to the oversized living/dinning room with farmhouse look and feel fireplace offers warm and homely feeling which leads newly renovated kitchen, off the living room is the mudroom and a third egress with a full bathroom. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Third floor has 1 bedroom with a nursery or large walk-in closet. Ceramic tiles, hardwood a

$589,000

4 beds2 baths1,587 sq ft

11 Northern Ave, Lynn, MA 01904

Brand new kitchen • Mudroom • 3,250 sq ft lot

NEW 5 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
It doesn't get more downtown Salem than this. Directly across from the Commuter Rail T but set back for more privacy. Fully renovated in 2022 with a new kitchen and a large kitchen island leading to open concept living space with fireplace. Beautiful tiled baths, laundry in unit. Spacious bedrooms with walk-in closet space, all closets are customized from the extra pantry and hall storage closet and the second bedroom. One parking space included and a second available for an additional $50 per month. Easy walkable access to all downtown Salem restaurants and attractions without being in the heart of tourist activity. Convenient first floor, single level living in a modern turn key home. Not

$599,000

2 beds2 baths1,285 sq ft

1 Washington St #101, Salem, MA 01970

Large kitchen island • Fully renovated • New kitchen

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
A wonderful opportunity in a sought-after Marblehead neighborhood! Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac beside the popular bike path, this contemporary home offers space, flexibility, and a private setting. The vaulted ceiling and fireplace create an inviting focal point in the living room, while the white kitchen with center island opens the door to everyday living and entertaining. A separate main-level family room and an expansive finished lower-level space provide room to spread out, relax, or work from home. Upstairs, four bedrooms include a primary suite with its own full bath. A fifth bedroom and additional full bath on a lower level offer an ideal retreat for guests or extended stay

$1,349,000

5 beds3 baths2,391 sq ft

50 Sevinor Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

Vaulted ceiling • Peaceful cul-de-sac • White kitchen

Property at 86 East Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 4 beds, 3 baths

$1,620,000

4 beds3 baths1,639 sq ft

86 East Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 3 Autumn Ln, Rockport, MA 01966, 5 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,299,000

5 beds2.5 baths2,025 sq ft

3 Autumn Ln, Rockport, MA 01966

Property at 22 Reed St, Lynn, MA 01905, 6 beds, 3 baths

$1,100,000

6 beds3 baths3,239 sq ft

22 Reed St, Lynn, MA 01905

Property at 454 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,150,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,002 sq ft

454 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 121 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930, 2 beds, 1 bath

$449,900

2 beds1 bath780 sq ft

121 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 42 Locust St, Marblehead, MA 01945, 4 beds, 3 baths

$1,485,000

4 beds3 baths2,384 sq ft

42 Locust St, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property at 5 Sturtevant St, Beverly, MA 01915, 4 beds, 2 baths

$824,900

4 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft

5 Sturtevant St, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 71 Pitman Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,225,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,686 sq ft

71 Pitman Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property at 12 Graystone Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$2,175,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,114 sq ft

12 Graystone Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 154 Old Point Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950, 1 bed, 2 baths

$1,299,900

1 bed2 baths1,482 sq ft

154 Old Point Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 20 Outlook Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907, 4 beds, 3 baths

$1,050,000

4 beds3 baths2,811 sq ft

20 Outlook Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property at 98 Little Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$1,075,000

2 beds1.5 baths2,085 sq ft

98 Little Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property at 189 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, 2 beds, 1 bath

$400,000

2 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft

189 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 506 Eastern Ave, Lynn, MA 01902, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$549,000

4 beds1.5 baths1,409 sq ft

506 Eastern Ave, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 30 Toppans Ln, Newburyport, MA 01950, 5 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,295,000

5 beds2.5 baths3,160 sq ft

30 Toppans Ln, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 86 East Main St #1, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 2 baths

$845,000

3 beds2 baths1,083 sq ft

86 East Main St #1, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 9 Beechwood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938, 3 beds, 1 bath

$679,000

3 beds1 bath1,766 sq ft

9 Beechwood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property at 4 Feeley Ter #4, Amesbury, MA 01913, 2 beds, 1 bath

$499,900

2 beds1 bath1,010 sq ft

4 Feeley Ter #4, Amesbury, MA 01913

Property at 114 Hale St #1, Beverly, MA 01915, 3 beds, 2 baths

$724,900

3 beds2 baths1,210 sq ft

114 Hale St #1, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 320 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 2 baths

$680,000

3 beds2 baths2,208 sq ft

320 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 86 East Main St #2, Gloucester, MA 01930, 1 bed, 1 bath

$775,000

1 bed1 bath556 sq ft

86 East Main St #2, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 61 Lakeshore Dr, Georgetown, MA 01833, 3 beds, 2 baths

$789,900

3 beds2 baths2,478 sq ft

61 Lakeshore Dr, Georgetown, MA 01833

Property at 37-39 Orchard Cir, Swampscott, MA 01907, 6 beds, 2 baths

$950,000

6 beds2 baths2,936 sq ft

37-39 Orchard Cir, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property at 58 River St, Danvers, MA 01923, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,499,999

3 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft

58 River St, Danvers, MA 01923

Property at 6 Traverse St #1, Gloucester, MA 01930, 1 bed, 1 bath

$355,000

1 bed1 bath673 sq ft

6 Traverse St #1, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 1 Plummer Ave, Newburyport, MA 01950, 4 beds, 5.5 baths

$2,199,900

4 beds5.5 baths3,500 sq ft

1 Plummer Ave, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 154 Lynnway #205, Lynn, MA 01902, 2 beds, 2 baths

$364,900

2 beds2 baths1,270 sq ft

154 Lynnway #205, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 8 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970, 6 beds, 3 baths

$775,000

6 beds3 baths2,981 sq ft

8 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 663 Boston St #1, Lynn, MA 01905, 2 beds, 1 bath

$359,000

2 beds1 bath1,016 sq ft

663 Boston St #1, Lynn, MA 01905

Property at 16-R Spring St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 1 bath

$499,000

3 beds1 bath914 sq ft

16-R Spring St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 4 Pulaski Dr, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 3 beds, 1 bath

$949,000

3 beds1 bath960 sq ft

4 Pulaski Dr, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 25 Cavendish Cir Unit 183B, Salem, MA 01970, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$599,999

2 beds2.5 baths1,891 sq ft

25 Cavendish Cir Unit 183B, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 65 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907, 5 beds, 2 baths

$800,000

5 beds2 baths1,834 sq ft

65 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property at 1A Curlew Ct #1, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,400,000

3 beds3.5 baths3,900 sq ft

1A Curlew Ct #1, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 35-37 Sargent St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 16 beds, 8 baths

$995,000

16 beds8 baths5,919 sq ft

35-37 Sargent St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 16 Strongwater Dr, Salem, MA 01970, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,099,900

3 beds2.5 baths2,295 sq ft

16 Strongwater Dr, Salem, MA 01970

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Essex County

There are currently 636 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, 704 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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