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, 1:30PM TO 3PM

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Set on 0.76 acres in Rockport’s coveted Lands End neighborhood, this three-bedroom cottage is surrounded by an enchanting natural landscape of mature trees, lush gardens, native plantings, and beautiful rock outcroppings. Ocean views and views of iconic Thacher Island emerge through the greenery, creating a truly special coastal setting. The grounds offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility, with winding garden paths and outdoor spaces to enjoy the beauty of Cape Ann. Rockport’s beaches, scenic coastline, and charming downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants are all part of the appeal. Built circa 1910, the home features hardwood floors and beamed ceilings that reflect its

$1,025,000

3 beds2 baths1,721 sq ft

5 Autumn Ln, Rockport, MA 01966

Native plantings • Ocean views • Rock outcroppings

NEW 30 HRS AGO

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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

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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:
* * OPEN HOUSES HAVE BEEN CANCELED!! * * Classic New England charm meets modern comfort in this inviting 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in a desirable Beverly neighborhood near Cummings Center. Extensively renovated in 2019, the home features significant updates including the roof, windows, heating system, and central air conditioning, offering a wonderful blend of timeless character and modern convenience. Overlooking the playground across the street, with Cummings Pond just around the corner, the spacious sunroom provides a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Inside, timeless architectural details include an original switchback staircase, a coffered dining room with fireplace, a

$824,900

4 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft

5 Sturtevant St, Beverly, MA 01915

Significant updates • Spacious sunroom • Coffered dining room

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 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 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 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 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 274 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$675,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,258 sq ft

274 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

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 1 1/2 Fruit St, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$2,295,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,252 sq ft

1 1/2 Fruit St, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 1 1/2 Fruit St Unit 1 1/2, Newburyport, MA 01950, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$2,295,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,252 sq ft

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 633 waterfront homes for sale in Essex County at a median listing price of $725K. 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, 706 homes have been sold in Essex County. In addition to houses in Essex County, there were also 437 condos, 329 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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