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

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Goldthwait neighborhood single family home on an expansive 10,000sf lot, featuring beautiful hardwood wood floors and period detail. An expansion, added a kitchen with recent new appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and convenient breakfast bar. Spacious first-floor main bedroom suite with a full bath glass/tile enclosed shower and generous closets. The first-floor also offers a spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and direct access to a large three-season porch, a dining room with built-in china cabinet, a laundry/butler’s pantry wet bar, and a half bath. Upstairs, the second main bedroom suite features a vaulted ceiling, three large closets, a sitting room o

$1,485,000

4 beds3 baths2,384 sq ft

42 Locust St, Marblehead, MA 01945

Expansive lot • Custom cabinetry • Granite countertops

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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:
Turn-key two-family living in a fantastic location! 65 Essex Street offers a wonderful opportunity for an owner-occupant, investor, or multi-generational household with two spacious, well-maintained units and thoughtful updates throughout. The upper unit features three bedrooms and one full bath, along with a large kitchen and an open-concept living and dining area ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The first-floor unit offers two bedrooms, one full bath, and a comfortable, functional layout. Major exterior and mechanical improvements, including newer siding, roof, and tankless hot water systems, make this a truly move-in-ready property. Each unit enjoys its own driveway, while the

$800,000

5 beds2 baths1,834 sq ft

65 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907

3,110 sq ft lot • 4 parking spots • Built 1920

NEW 4 HRS AGO

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Rehabbers and investors take note. Incredible opportunity to own a large three family steps away to forest river park and to marblehead line. This home with a spacious open floor plan needs renovation and has a 2 car garage. Sold as is . First floor heat not working .

$775,000

6 beds3 baths2,981 sq ft

8 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970

2 car garage • 4,508 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Experience true oceanfront living in this lovely, open-concept two-bedroom residence, offering the convenience of single-level living and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston skyline, and surrounding Parks. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features an updated granite kitchen that opens to a spacious, sun-filled dining and living area with hardwood flooring, a custom-built granite bar, and double sliders providing direct access to the private, refinished balcony. Enjoy spectacular sunrises over the water and stunning city skyline views from this exceptional outdoor space. The expansive primary suite offers balcony access, an oversized walk-in closet, and a private ensuite bat

$364,900

2 beds2 baths1,270 sq ft

154 Lynnway #205, Lynn, MA 01902

Double closet • Private ensuite bath • $742 HOA

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 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 119 Cross Ln, Beverly, MA 01915, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$900,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,942 sq ft

119 Cross Ln, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 9 Cobblers Ln, Beverly, MA 01915, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$875,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft

9 Cobblers Ln, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 262 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 2 baths

$599,900

3 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft

262 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 57 Front St #3, Beverly, MA 01915, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$749,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,575 sq ft

57 Front St #3, Beverly, MA 01915

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Essex County

There are currently 635 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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