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

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This WELL-MAINTAINED Seven-Room, Three-Bedroom, TWO-BATH BRICK FRONT RANCH is located in proximity to Phillips Beach. This Home Features a Level Inviting Room Flow, Perfect for Everyday Living and Entertaining. The Living Room's Highlight is a Beautiful Brick Fireplace and the Lovely Dining Room Overlooks the Garden! Three Generous Size Bedrooms with Hardwood Floors throughout. Two Tastefully renovated Bathrooms. Central Air Conditioning throughout! The Lower Level is unfinished and ready for a Spacious Family Room or an In-Law Suite. Off the Sunroom there is an Oversized Deck great for Sunbathing or Barbecuing. Spacious Fenced Yard with a One Car Detached Garage. Inground Sprinklers in Fro

$879,000

3 beds2 baths1,763 sq ft

24 Alden Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Brick front ranch • Spacious fenced yard • Oversized deck

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Discover the charm of 86 Ferry Road, Salisbury, a single-family residence that exemplifies modern living, constructed in 2025. This property offers a blend of comfort and style, ready to welcome you home. The heart of this residence lies in its thoughtful design, featuring two full bathrooms ( one is en suite w/ step in shower ) that provide convenience and privacy for residents and guests alike. Imagine starting your day in a refreshing space, designed for both functionality and relaxation. Rest and rejuvenation are assured in the two bedrooms, each providing a personal sanctuary for peaceful nights and energizing mornings. Consider the possibilities for creating your ideal environment wi

$659,000

2 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft

86 Ferry Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952

0.54 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 2025

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Opportunity Knocks!!! Current Owners' Needs Have Changed! Don't miss the opportunity to own a beautiful home in this desirable area, just minutes from Downtown, shopping, restaurants and boating on the scenic Merrimack River. Charming attached single-family home in Prime Location - This spacious home boasts 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a fenced-in Backyard! Step inside and discover a welcoming eat-in kitchen with stunning white oak floors, ideal for cooking and entertaining. Relax in the cozy living room, just off the convenient Mudroom/Porch. Enjoy the Dining Room with built-in bench, adding a quaint touch for those special occasions. Enjoy the versatile 4th bedroom as an office or c

$799,900

4 beds1.5 baths1,738 sq ft

284 High St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Cozy living room • Eat-in kitchen • Built-in bench

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Located in the desirable Lake Attitash area, this spacious contemporary home offers 4 bedrooms and 3½ baths with a flexible layout ideal for today’s living. The first-floor primary bedroom provides convenience and privacy, while the dramatic vaulted ceiling in the living room creates an open, airy feel enhanced by abundant skylights throughout the home. The finished walkout lower level offers excellent in-law or extended living potential, featuring a family room, bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry room. Enjoy beach and boating rights to Lake Attitash through the private neighborhood association for just $150 per year. Check out website for AALSIA. . A versatile home combining

$699,900

4 beds3.5 baths2,428 sq ft

24 1st St, Amesbury, MA 01913

Lakeside community • Abundant skylights • 5,000 sq ft lot

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Set on a quiet, non-pass-through street in Marblehead’s Clifton neighborhood, this spacious multi-level home offers flexibility, scale, and long-term upside. The property provides 3,525 square feet of living area on a 0.28-acre lot and is well maintained and fully livable as-is, while offering clear potential for interior updates. The main living areas include 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1/2 bath, public water and sewer, and an attached two-car garage with storage area. A paved driveway accommodates multiple vehicles, adding everyday convenience. The walk-out lower level, approximately 1,200 square feet, is currently built out as a former dental office and presents a strong opportunity for

$1,050,000

4 beds3.5 baths3,525 sq ft

11 Angenica Ter, Marblehead, MA 01945

Walk-out lower level • Paved driveway • Expanded living area

Property at 23 Merrill St, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 3 baths

$1,050,000

3 beds3 baths1,700 sq ft

23 Merrill St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 102 Front St #1, Marblehead, MA 01945, 2 beds, 1 bath

$699,900

2 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft

102 Front St #1, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property at 3 Summer St, Topsfield, MA 01983, 3 beds, 2 baths

$739,000

3 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft

3 Summer St, Topsfield, MA 01983

Property at 1 Ugo, Salem, MA 01970, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$849,900

4 beds2.5 baths2,975 sq ft

1 Ugo, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 40 Buena Vista St, Swampscott, MA 01907, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$599,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,082 sq ft

40 Buena Vista St, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property at 5 Floyd Ave, Lynn, MA 01904, 3 beds, 1 bath

$515,000

3 beds1 bath1,043 sq ft

5 Floyd Ave, Lynn, MA 01904

Property at 1 Main St Unit R, Rockport, MA 01966, 1 bed, 1 bath

$559,000

1 bed1 bath650 sq ft

1 Main St Unit R, Rockport, MA 01966

Property at 37 Sargents Ct, Lynn, MA 01905, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$599,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,153 sq ft

37 Sargents Ct, Lynn, MA 01905

Property at 1 Main St Unit D, Rockport, MA 01966, 1 bed, 1 bath

$619,000

1 bed1 bath595 sq ft

1 Main St Unit D, Rockport, MA 01966

Property at 1 Main St Unit C, Rockport, MA 01966, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,595,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,925 sq ft

1 Main St Unit C, Rockport, MA 01966

Property at 3 Summer St #2, Topsfield, MA 01983, 3 beds, 2 baths

$739,000

3 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft

3 Summer St #2, Topsfield, MA 01983

Property at 51 High St, Newburyport, MA 01950, 7 beds, 9 baths

$5,395,000

7 beds9 baths7,159 sq ft

51 High St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 2 Ocean Ave Unit 3C, Gloucester, MA 01930, 1 bed, 1 bath

$339,000

1 bed1 bath765 sq ft

2 Ocean Ave Unit 3C, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 17 Butler Ave, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,749,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,797 sq ft

17 Butler Ave, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 5 Cinder Ave, Newbury, MA 01951, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$679,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,559 sq ft

5 Cinder Ave, Newbury, MA 01951

Property at 154 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$3,850,000

4 beds4.5 baths4,008 sq ft

154 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property at 285 Lynn Shore Dr #308, Lynn, MA 01902, 1 bed, 1 bath

$85,000

1 bed1 bath390 sq ft

285 Lynn Shore Dr #308, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 49 Munroe #201, Lynn, MA 01901, 1 bed, 1 bath

$349,000

1 bed1 bath1,198 sq ft

49 Munroe #201, Lynn, MA 01901

Property at 16 Cleveland Pl #11, Gloucester, MA 01930, 2 beds, 1 bath

$295,000

2 beds1 bath635 sq ft

16 Cleveland Pl #11, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 57 East St, Ipswich, MA 01938, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$975,000

2 beds1.5 baths2,419 sq ft

57 East St, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property at 19 Cedar St, Beverly, MA 01915, 3 beds, 1 bath

$599,900

3 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft

19 Cedar St, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 500 Water St Unit A8, Haverhill, MA 01830, 2 beds, 1 bath

$275,000

2 beds1 bath811 sq ft

500 Water St Unit A8, Haverhill, MA 01830

Property at 11 Urban St, Lynn, MA 01904, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$650,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,819 sq ft

11 Urban St, Lynn, MA 01904

Property at 468 Summer St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 5 beds, 4.5 baths

$4,250,000

5 beds4.5 baths5,445 sq ft

468 Summer St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 17 North #2, Salem, MA 01970, 2 beds, 3 baths

$639,900

2 beds3 baths1,708 sq ft

17 North #2, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 2 Ocean Unit 3B, Gloucester, MA 01930, 1 bed, 1 bath

$339,000

1 bed1 bath765 sq ft

2 Ocean Unit 3B, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 27 Appleton St, Salem, MA 01970, 5 beds, 2 baths

$699,000

5 beds2 baths2,280 sq ft

27 Appleton St, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 1 Jefferson St, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 2 baths

$3,750,000

3 beds2 baths2,293 sq ft

1 Jefferson St, Newburyport, MA 01950

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 10 61st St #10, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$889,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,747 sq ft

10 61st St #10, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 37 Powow, Amesbury, MA 01913, 6 beds, 2 baths

$649,900

6 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft

37 Powow, Amesbury, MA 01913

Property at 1 Bisson Ln, Merrimac, MA 01860, 4 beds, 1 bath

$649,900

4 beds1 bath1,318 sq ft

1 Bisson Ln, Merrimac, MA 01860

Property at 40 Grove St, Lynn, MA 01905, 4 beds, 2 baths

$585,000

4 beds2 baths1,348 sq ft

40 Grove St, Lynn, MA 01905

Property at 10 High St, Salisbury, MA 01952, 3 beds, 2 baths

$699,900

3 beds2 baths1,208 sq ft

10 High St, Salisbury, MA 01952

Property at 1002 Paradise Rd Unit PHE, Swampscott, MA 01907, 2 beds, 2 baths

$449,999

2 beds2 baths1,196 sq ft

1002 Paradise Rd Unit PHE, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property at 13 Nahant St Unit 2D, Lynn, MA 01902, 1 bed, 1 bath

$210,000

1 bed1 bath442 sq ft

13 Nahant St Unit 2D, Lynn, MA 01902

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Essex County

There are currently 235 waterfront homes for sale in Essex County at a median listing price of $690K. 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 40 days and receive 3 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Essex County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 600 homes have been sold in Essex County. In addition to houses in Essex County, there were also 322 condos, 241 townhouses, and 160 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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