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

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Coastal charm meets modern comfort in this cozy and inviting Good Harbor Beach/Long Beach cottage! Tucked away just a short 5 to 10 minute walk to the soft sands and ocean waves, this updated and inviting home offers the perfect seaside getaway. Step inside to discover a retreat with a thoughtful layout featuring a remodeled kitchen with vaulted ceiling, remodeled 1st floor bathroom, family room, dining room and an enclosed porch providing the ultimate versatile space ~ ideal as a home office, a tranquil reading nook or an extra spot to relax after a day in the salt air. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms which both can host queen sized beds. Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard is your own privat

$449,900

2 beds1 bath780 sq ft

121 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

Remodeled kitchen • Private oasis • Enclosed porch

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PMFLOOR PLAN

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Welcome to 274 Western Avenue, a sun-filled home offering flexible living space across three floors and a beautiful connection to the outdoors. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood living room flooring and an abundance of windows create an airy, open feel throughout. The open-concept kitchen and living area are ideal for everyday living and entertaining, while the spacious deck overlooks a peaceful, wooded setting. The versatile floor plan provides options for a home office, visiting guests, or additional living and recreation space. A large, light-filled living room with direct access to the backyard adds even more room to relax and unwind. Recent improvements include a new roof, furnace, and applia

$675,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,258 sq ft

274 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

Open concept kitchen • Spacious deck • Large living room

OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM

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Own a piece of American history! Originally built in 1794 by iconic Newburyport merchant & largest landowner, Captain Moses Brown! After his rise in business, he became a shipbuilder, creating a renaissance in the rebuilding of the American Naval fleet after the American Revolution. Experience the perfect harmony of historic charm and modern convenience as this jewel of the city has been completely remodeled to offer a sophisticated lifestyle while honoring its storied past. Location is unparalleled being just 1 block to all downtown Newburyport! The residence @ 1 & 1/2 offers a private fully fence yard w/ patio and 2 side by side off street parking spaces! Inside awaits a che

$2,295,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,252 sq ft

1 1/2 Fruit St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Full ensuite baths • Low condo fee • Chef's kitchen

OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Own a piece of American history! Originally built in 1794 by iconic Newburyport merchant & largest landowner, Captain Moses Brown! After his rise in business, he became a shipbuilder, creating a renaissance in the rebuilding of the American Naval fleet after the American Revolution. Experience the perfect harmony of historic charm and modern convenience as this jewel of the city has been completely remodeled to offer a sophisticated lifestyle while honoring its storied past. Location is unparalleled being just 1 block to all downtown Newburyport! The residence @ 1 & 1/2 offers a private fully fence yard w/ patio and 2 side by side off street parking spaces! Inside awaits a che

$2,295,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,252 sq ft

1 1/2 Fruit St Unit 1 1/2, Newburyport, MA 01950

Full ensuite baths • Low condo fee • Chef's kitchen

NEW 17 HRS AGO

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
SEAGARD Marblehead Neck estate offers an exceptional blend of privacy, scale, and coastal distinction. This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence welcomes sweeping ocean views, luminous sunrises, and the gentle rhythm of the sea, with private beach ownership enhancing its rare appeal. An extraordinary opportunity awaits to restore and elevate the existing home or create a bespoke coastal retreat tailored to your vision, subject to all necessary approvals. Imagine mornings shaped by the changing light on the water, afternoons on the beach, and evenings framed by the beauty of the shoreline. Expansive grounds offer a remarkable sense of space and possibility, while the setting places you within one o

$7,495,000

5 beds5.5 baths6,562 sq ft

349 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945

Sweeping ocean views • Expansive grounds • 1.85 acre lot

Property at 44 Sigourney St, Lynn, MA 01905, 3 beds, 1 bath

$564,900

3 beds1 bath1,024 sq ft

44 Sigourney St, Lynn, MA 01905

Property at 11 Northern Ave, Lynn, MA 01904, 4 beds, 2 baths

$589,000

4 beds2 baths1,587 sq ft

11 Northern Ave, Lynn, MA 01904

Property at 1 Washington St #101, Salem, MA 01970, 2 beds, 2 baths

$599,000

2 beds2 baths1,285 sq ft

1 Washington St #101, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 5 Autumn Ln, Rockport, MA 01966, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,025,000

3 beds2 baths1,721 sq ft

5 Autumn Ln, Rockport, MA 01966

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 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 50 Sevinor Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945, 5 beds, 3 baths

$1,349,000

5 beds3 baths2,391 sq ft

50 Sevinor Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

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

$800,000

5 beds2 baths1,834 sq ft

65 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907

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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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