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

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Located in the heart of desirable Swampscott, this well-maintained three-family property is a perfect blend of coastal living and investment potential. Ideal for seasoned investors or owner-occupants, this income-producing asset features three spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath units. The location offers walkable access to the commuter rail, Vinnin Square's retail district, and local beaches. Each unit provides a functional layout, good natural light, and strong rental income potential in this highly sought-after North Shore community. Major systems are updated for peace of mind, including a 4-year-old roof and new gas boilers/furnace installed five years ago, and the property has been insulated. A

$995,000

6 beds3 baths3,388 sq ft

98 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Walkable access • Investment potential • Local beaches

NEW 1 HR AGO

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Introducing the second of two exclusive new-construction homes in this brand-new boutique development — where timeless Newburyport charm meets elevated modern living. 14 Dexter Lane, Unit B offers private luxury living less than ½ mile from downtown and is set on nearly an acre of land. Enjoy 3,774 sq. ft. , 5 beds, and 4.5 baths, along with exceptional outdoor spaces including a three-season porch with screen/glass panels and a patio with a wood-burning fireplace. Highlights include wide-plank white oak flooring, crown molding on the main level, a fireplaced living room, and a chef’s kitchen with premium Thermador appliances and custom cabinetry. Turn-key. Sophisticated.

$2,799,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,775 sq ft

14 Dexter Ln Unit B, Newburyport, MA 01950

Three-season porch • Crown molding • Chef's kitchen

NEW 2 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Feel like you’re on vacation all year long in this Rivers Edge condo, perfectly situated in one of Newburyport’s most desirable waterfront communities. Ideal for downsizing without compromise, it offers sweeping views of the Merrimack River and marina, enhanced by a setback location that adds privacy and calm. The Clipper City Rail Trail begins just outside the community, connecting you quickly to Cashman Park, the Harbor Walk, Plum Island’s beaches, and downtown’s outstanding restaurants, boutiques, and waterfront attractions, with the commuter rail nearby for easy city access. Inside, the condo is ready for a light refresh—an opportunity to personalize the sp

$749,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,733 sq ft

126 Merrimac #35, Newburyport, MA 01950

Sweeping views • Newer heating system • $709 HOA

NEW 3 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Step in to this beautifully updated sun - field 2-bedrooms, 2 bath condo with PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE OCEAN AND BOSTON SKYLIGHTS !!! Perfectly located in brick elevator building just one block away from the Beach. This corner unit has large living room with sliders to overlooking the ocean balcony. Open concept layout features combination of dinning/newer eat-in kitchen. The kitchen has updated cabinets, stainless steel appliances, new quartz countertops with large island, heated floor. The spacious bright primary suite offers a walk-in oversize closet and new full bath showcases marble flooring and a stylish glass door shower enclosure. Good size second bedroom with a closet. Updated guest

$439,900

2 beds2 baths1,224 sq ft

12 Chancery Ct #207, Lynn, MA 01902

Updated cabinets • Heated floor • Ocean balcony

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Prime Salem location! This exceptional two-family home offers easy access to Historic Downtown Salem and is ideal for owner-occupants or investors. Unit 1, on the first floor, features 2 bedrooms, HARDWOOD FLOORS, and an updated kitchen and bath. Unit 2 spans the top two levels and offers 4 bedrooms, AN UPDATED CHERRY KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS, and a renovated bathroom. Each unit is SEPARATELY METERED FOR HEAT AND ELECTRICITY and includes its own laundry and basement storage. A large, level fenced yard, ample off-street parking, and a desirable neighborhood near Kernwood Golf Course, shops, waterfront attractions, restaurants, and the COMMUTER RAIL complete the package. Showings begin n

$729,000

5 beds2 baths2,280 sq ft

27 Appleton St, Salem, MA 01970

Renovated bathroom • Updated kitchen • Hardwood floors

Property at 25 Perkins St, Salem, MA 01970, 9 beds, 3 baths

$1,099,000

9 beds3 baths5,313 sq ft

25 Perkins St, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 10 Amero Ct, Gloucester, MA 01930, 4 beds, 2 baths

$588,800

4 beds2 baths2,214 sq ft

10 Amero Ct, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 175 Lothrop St, Beverly, MA 01915, 3 beds, 2 baths

$849,999

3 beds2 baths1,548 sq ft

175 Lothrop St, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 2 Horne St, Methuen, MA 01844, 3 beds, 2 baths

$479,000

3 beds2 baths1,927 sq ft

2 Horne St, Methuen, MA 01844

Property at 60 Rocky Neck Ave #202, Gloucester, MA 01930, 1 bed, 1.5 baths

$669,000

1 bed1.5 baths970 sq ft

60 Rocky Neck Ave #202, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 44 Lexington Ave #4, Gloucester, MA 01930, 1 bed, 1 bath

$329,000

1 bed1 bath694 sq ft

44 Lexington Ave #4, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 69 Hawthorne St, Lynn, MA 01902, 3 beds, 1 bath

$514,999

3 beds1 bath1,710 sq ft

69 Hawthorne St, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 84 Forest Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952, 3 beds, 2 baths

$419,900

3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft

84 Forest Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952

Property at 95 Nahant St #33, Lynn, MA 01902, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$395,000

2 beds1.5 baths927 sq ft

95 Nahant St #33, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 95 High St #1, Newburyport, MA 01950, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$3,295,000

4 beds3.5 baths3,950 sq ft

95 High St #1, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 153 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$779,000

3 beds1.5 baths2,114 sq ft

153 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984

Property at 14 Mt Pleasant Pl, Lynn, MA 01902, 6 beds, 3 baths

$699,900

6 beds3 baths2,123 sq ft

14 Mt Pleasant Pl, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 12 Wallis Dr #12, Wenham, MA 01984, 3 beds, 3 baths

$1,590,000

3 beds3 baths3,065 sq ft

12 Wallis Dr #12, Wenham, MA 01984

Property at 197 E Main #1, Gloucester, MA 01930, 0.5 baths

$425,000

0 beds0.5 baths800 sq ft

197 E Main #1, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 35 Middle St #4, Gloucester, MA 01930, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$499,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,181 sq ft

35 Middle St #4, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 86 Wharf St Unit L6, Salem, MA 01970, 2 beds, 1 bath

$489,000

2 beds1 bath1,011 sq ft

86 Wharf St Unit L6, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 2 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury, MA 01951, 6 beds, 5 baths

$1,575,000

6 beds5 baths4,080 sq ft

2 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury, MA 01951

Property at 2 Old County Rd #11, Salisbury, MA 01952, 3 beds, 1 bath

$519,000

3 beds1 bath926 sq ft

2 Old County Rd #11, Salisbury, MA 01952

Property at 11 Devonshire St, Lawrence, MA 01843, 2 beds, 1 bath

$554,900

2 beds1 bath1,763 sq ft

11 Devonshire St, Lawrence, MA 01843

Property at 14-16 Dexter St, Lynn, MA 01902, 5 beds, 2.5 baths

$874,900

5 beds2.5 baths2,852 sq ft

14-16 Dexter St, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 11 West Bradstreet Rqad, North Andover, MA 01845, 4 beds, 3 baths

$875,000

4 beds3 baths2,505 sq ft

11 West Bradstreet Rqad, North Andover, MA 01845

Property at 9 Beach Rd #4, Lynn, MA 01902, 1 bed, 1 bath

$290,000

1 bed1 bath738 sq ft

9 Beach Rd #4, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 162 Main St, Essex, MA 01929, 1 bed, 1 bath

$695,000

1 bed1 bath1,114 sq ft

162 Main St, Essex, MA 01929

Property at 105 State St #201, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 2 baths

$2,095,000

3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft

105 State St #201, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 105 State St #301, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 2 baths

$2,295,000

3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft

105 State St #301, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 98 Central Ave, Salisbury, MA 01952, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$829,900

4 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft

98 Central Ave, Salisbury, MA 01952

Property at 34 Glendale Ave, Peabody, MA 01960, 3 beds, 1 bath

$599,000

3 beds1 bath1,540 sq ft

34 Glendale Ave, Peabody, MA 01960

Property at 281 Lynn Shore Dr #4, Lynn, MA 01902, 2 beds, 1 bath

$389,000

2 beds1 bath969 sq ft

281 Lynn Shore Dr #4, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 38 Dunham Rd #201, Beverly, MA 01915, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$400,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,080 sq ft

38 Dunham Rd #201, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 290 Washington St #2, Marblehead, MA 01945, 2 beds, 1 bath

$569,000

2 beds1 bath705 sq ft

290 Washington St #2, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property at 9 Thomas St Unit C11, Saugus, MA 01906, 2 beds, 2 baths

$429,900

2 beds2 baths1,178 sq ft

9 Thomas St Unit C11, Saugus, MA 01906

Property at 9 Glover St #1, Salem, MA 01970, 2 beds, 1 bath

$389,900

2 beds1 bath885 sq ft

9 Glover St #1, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 127 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$499,999

2 beds1.5 baths960 sq ft

127 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952

Property at 35 Alden Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907, 5 beds, 2 baths

$1,150,000

5 beds2 baths2,528 sq ft

35 Alden Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property at 105 State St #101, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$2,595,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft

105 State St #101, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 12 Steed Ave, West Newbury, MA 01985, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,399,999

4 beds2.5 baths3,300 sq ft

12 Steed Ave, West Newbury, MA 01985

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Essex County

There are currently 353 waterfront homes for sale in Essex County at a median listing price of $699K. 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 31 days and receive 5 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Essex County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 654 homes have been sold in Essex County. In addition to houses in Essex County, there were also 371 condos, 290 townhouses, and 194 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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