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

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Set on over half an acre, this lovely home enjoys sweeping views across a golf course to the ocean. A circular driveway welcomes you to gracious living spaces, including a primary bedroom suite with a separate sitting area. On the first level a sunroom opens onto a patio while an elegant screened porch offers another inviting place to relax and take in the surroundings. The eat in kitchen features a pantry and a separate utility room adds everyday convenience. Central air conditioning and updated utilities provide modern comfort. Mature plantings and handsome stone walls give the property timeless charm.

$2,175,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,114 sq ft

12 Graystone Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

Pantry • Eat in kitchen • Sunroom

OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PMFLOOR PLAN

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This exceptional Plum Island retreat lives bigger than a one-bedroom home, offering remarkable versatility, generous gathering spaces, and an extraordinary coastal lifestyle. Sweeping 270-degree views of the Merrimack River, Joppa Flats & the Plum Island Basin off three levels of amazing decks create a breathtaking backdrop, just moments from the Atlantic Ocean. Thoughtfully designed with refined coastal elegance, the home blends effortless indoor-outdoor living with soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, rich hardwood floors, classic nautical detailing, and a warm gas fireplace. The beautifully appointed kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, propane cooking,

$1,299,900

1 bed2 baths1,482 sq ft

154 Old Point Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950

Soaking tub • Spa-inspired bath • 270-degree views

OPEN FRI, 3:30PM TO 5PM

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Enjoy easy beach town living in East Gloucester, close to the Good Harbor Beach walkway, with Bass Rocks Golf Club only 6 houses further up the hill. This updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an open living area, recently remodeled kitchen and bath, all-new windows and a sliding door, and updated flooring. In-unit laundry, two private tandem parking spaces. A shared fenced in yard and additional shed storage add everyday convenience. New roof in 2024, new Unit Hot water Heater in 2026. Easy to heat and cool, make this your simpler daily lifestyle home, rental or coastal getaway for people in the city. Explore the possibilities in this sought-after favored East Gloucester location. Schedule

$355,000

1 bed1 bath673 sq ft

6 Traverse St #1, Gloucester, MA 01930

Remodeled kitchen • Open living area • Bass rocks golf club

OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 2:30PMFLOOR PLAN

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Enjoy the beauty and activity of Gloucester Harbor from this recently converted and renovated 2 story, commercial/office building into 2,208 square foot, Two Family residence. The property is facing and has stunning views of Gloucester Harbor across the street from Cruiseport and the very popular Seaport Grille Restaurant. Unit #1: 881 sf features bright, contemporary, open concept floor plan with 3 rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 full bath and kitchen / living room seamlessly connected and new appliances. Unit #2, larger second-floor unit, has stunning views of Gloucester Harbor: 1,327 sf, 4 rooms; 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room / dining room open floor plan, new appliances, laundry, storage and fi

$680,000

3 beds2 baths2,208 sq ft

320 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Terraced backyard • New appliances • 3,600 sq ft lot

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 262 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$599,900

3 beds1.5 baths2,058 sq ft

262 Washington 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 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 4 Union Ln, Rockport, MA 01966, 2 beds, 1 bath

$750,000

2 beds1 bath975 sq ft

4 Union Ln, Rockport, MA 01966

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Property at 121 Empire St, Lynn, MA 01902, 3 beds, 2 baths

$617,000

3 beds2 baths1,136 sq ft

121 Empire St, Lynn, MA 01902

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

$1,165,000

4 beds3 baths1,950 sq ft

245 Granite, Rockport, MA 01966

Property at 300 Lynn Shore Dr #712, Lynn, MA 01902, 1 bed, 1 bath

$299,500

1 bed1 bath525 sq ft

300 Lynn Shore Dr #712, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 510 Merrimac St #510, Newburyport, MA 01950, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,275,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,592 sq ft

510 Merrimac St #510, Newburyport, MA 01950

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Essex County

There are currently 633 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 439 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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