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

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New Price! This home is ready for its new owners, motivated seller. In the historic, seaside town of Marblehead this home offers 1,910 sq ft of living space on a 6,000 sq ft lot. The homes multi-level layout creates distinct zones for different activities, providing privacy with separate floors for work, sleep, & entertainment. Creative decorator has an opportunity to frame a modern sophisticated living area. You’ll enjoy an open-concept living & dining area with a connected kitchen; ideal for entertaining & everyday living, (a ½ bath is included on this level). Upstairs are 3 generously sized bedrooms & 2 full baths, including a primary suite. Lower leve

$749,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,910 sq ft

70 Maverick St, Marblehead, MA 01945

Natural light • 5,972 sq ft lot • 4 parking spots

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Exquisitely reimagined in a 2024 gut renovation, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers the perfect blend of refined luxury & coastal charm. The open-concept main level is anchored by a chef’s kitchen with new Thermador & Viking appliances, oversized quartz island & custom cabinetry, flowing seamlessly into sun-drenched living & dining areas with skylights, recessed lighting & a gas fireplace. French doors open to an expansive 42' deck with sweeping Merrimack River views, while over half an acre of manicured grounds provide a fully fenced yard, newly installed stone patio—ideal for family fun & entertaining. The private primary suite boasts

$1,399,900

4 beds2.5 baths2,592 sq ft

510 Merrimac St #510, Newburyport, MA 01950

Custom cabinetry • Manicured grounds • Chef's kitchen

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Sweeping ocean views frame this stunning and spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, perfectly located near area beaches, Kelly Greens Golf Course, just 13 miles to Boston and near some of the best restaurants the North Shore has to offer. Nestled in a sought-after enclave, this property offers oversized rooms, multiple decks, a one-car garage, versatile overflow spaces that include a basement family room and great room on the third floor with dramatic ocean vistas, AND—most importantly—the VIEWS you’ve been dreaming of. A rare opportunity to enjoy coastal living at its best!

$900,000

4 beds2 baths2,889 sq ft

17 Pearl Rd, Nahant, MA 01908

Multiple decks • Basement family room • Ocean views

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Built in 1853 and beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, the Obadiah Woodbury Home offers a rare chance to own a piece of Gloucester’s history. Just steps to Stacey Boulevard, the Inner Harbor, restaurants, galleries, shops, beaches, and the MBTA, this stately in-town residence delivers coastal living with standout walkability. Inside are soaring ceilings, spacious rooms, classic moldings, and ornate fireplaces that honor its character, while a fully modernized kitchen adds everyday function. With a flexible layout and generous proportions, it’s ideal for multi-generation living. Recent upgrades include new roofing, full removal of knob-and-tube wiring, a state-of-the-

$1,199,000

9 beds5 baths4,600 sq ft

33 Middle St, Gloucester, MA 01930

New roofing • Inner harbor • Zoned heating

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Waterfront Home for sale in Essex County, MA:
Love Where You Live! Enjoy the good life in the picturesque, seaside town of Marblehead. Location, location. This lovely first floor condo is less than a mile to the harbor, restaurants, movie theatre and quaint shops of charming Old Town. Explore nearby Crocker Park, Fort Sewall. Unit 2 has one level comfortable living, 611 sq. ft with 2 fireplaces, original period moldings + built-ins. The living room has wide pine floors and french doors opening to a small patio. Recent improvements include: new stainless steel dishwasher, stove & hood (2024), living room & bedroom windows, tub + flooring in bathroom & bedroom (2022), interior was recently painted, newer cellular shades

$318,000

1 bed1 bath611 sq ft

1 Green St #2, Marblehead, MA 01945

First floor condo • Two fireplaces • Built-ins

Property at 1 Couture Way, Middleton, MA 01949, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$2,599,999

4 beds4.5 baths5,652 sq ft

1 Couture Way, Middleton, MA 01949

Property at 10 Mason Ct #10, Amesbury, MA 01913, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$349,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,190 sq ft

10 Mason Ct #10, Amesbury, MA 01913

Property at 57 Mt. Pleasant Unit 2B, Rockport, MA 01966, 1 bed, 1 bath

$324,999

1 bed1 bath577 sq ft

57 Mt. Pleasant Unit 2B, Rockport, MA 01966

Property at 335 Summer St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 3 beds, 1 bath

$950,000

3 beds1 bath1,765 sq ft

335 Summer St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 9 Swan St #2, Beverly, MA 01915, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$639,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,160 sq ft

9 Swan St #2, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 42 Kendell Ln, Salisbury, MA 01952, 3 beds, 2 baths

$460,000

3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft

42 Kendell Ln, Salisbury, MA 01952

Property at 285 Lynn Shore Dr #203, Lynn, MA 01902, 1 bed, 1 bath

$185,000

1 bed1 bath309 sq ft

285 Lynn Shore Dr #203, Lynn, MA 01902

Property at 24 Wisteria St #2, Salem, MA 01970, 2 beds, 1 bath

$399,900

2 beds1 bath970 sq ft

24 Wisteria St #2, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 45 Macy St Unit B101, Amesbury, MA 01913, 2 beds, 1 bath

$269,900

2 beds1 bath732 sq ft

45 Macy St Unit B101, Amesbury, MA 01913

Property at 13-17 Willow St #206, Lynn, MA 01901, 2 beds, 1 bath

$469,000

2 beds1 bath1,495 sq ft

13-17 Willow St #206, Lynn, MA 01901

Property at 41 Dearborn St, Salem, MA 01970, 6 beds, 3 baths

$1,699,900

6 beds3 baths5,019 sq ft

41 Dearborn St, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 86 Freedom Holw #86, Salem, MA 01970, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$629,900

3 beds2.5 baths2,686 sq ft

86 Freedom Holw #86, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 16 Elm St, Ipswich, MA 01938, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$849,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft

16 Elm St, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property at 117 Water St #28, Beverly, MA 01915, 2 beds, 2 baths

$649,000

2 beds2 baths1,215 sq ft

117 Water St #28, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 25 Forest St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944, 6 beds, 4.5 baths

$2,995,000

6 beds4.5 baths4,751 sq ft

25 Forest St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Property at 45 Boardman #1, Newburyport, MA 01950, 2 beds, 1 bath

$484,900

2 beds1 bath888 sq ft

45 Boardman #1, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 16 Leavitt St #2, Salem, MA 01970, 3 beds, 1 bath

$374,900

3 beds1 bath919 sq ft

16 Leavitt St #2, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 78 Grove St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 5 beds, 2 baths

$760,000

5 beds2 baths2,544 sq ft

78 Grove St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 21 Emerton St #2, Salem, MA 01970, 4 beds, 3 baths

$684,000

4 beds3 baths1,663 sq ft

21 Emerton St #2, Salem, MA 01970

Property at 201 Humphrey St #2, Marblehead, MA 01945, 2 beds, 1 bath

$529,900

2 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft

201 Humphrey St #2, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property at 39 & 41 Woodbury St, Beverly, MA 01915, 4 beds, 2 baths

$2,400,000

4 beds2 baths2,540 sq ft

39 & 41 Woodbury St, Beverly, MA 01915

Property at 90 Middle St Unit L, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$715,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,769 sq ft

90 Middle St Unit L, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 20 Mechanic Sq #2, Marblehead, MA 01945, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,200,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,965 sq ft

20 Mechanic Sq #2, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property at 60 Merrimac St #604, Amesbury, MA 01913, 2 beds, 2 baths

$695,000

2 beds2 baths1,265 sq ft

60 Merrimac St #604, Amesbury, MA 01913

Property at 445 Essex St #304, Swampscott, MA 01907, 2 beds, 2 baths

$459,000

2 beds2 baths1,088 sq ft

445 Essex St #304, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property at 11 Harbor St, Newburyport, MA 01950, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$1,900,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,745 sq ft

11 Harbor St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Property at 2 & 2R Prospect St, Peabody, MA 01960, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$849,000

3 beds3.5 baths3,237 sq ft

2 & 2R Prospect St, Peabody, MA 01960

Property at 946 Bay Rd #2, South Hamilton, MA 01982, 2 beds, 1 bath

$355,000

2 beds1 bath907 sq ft

946 Bay Rd #2, South Hamilton, MA 01982

Property at 7-9 Clinton St #4, Haverhill, MA 01830, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$279,900

2 beds1.5 baths948 sq ft

7-9 Clinton St #4, Haverhill, MA 01830

Property at 188 Atlantic St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,125,000

3 beds2 baths2,438 sq ft

188 Atlantic St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 11 Washington St, Ipswich, MA 01938, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,149,900

4 beds3.5 baths2,398 sq ft

11 Washington St, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property at 4 Norwood Ave, Rockport, MA 01966, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,975,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,671 sq ft

4 Norwood Ave, Rockport, MA 01966

Property at 3 Lighthouse Cir Unit A, Salisbury, MA 01952, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$549,900

2 beds1.5 baths1,567 sq ft

3 Lighthouse Cir Unit A, Salisbury, MA 01952

Property at 52 Savory St #52, Lynn, MA 01904, 2 beds, 3.5 baths

$799,900

2 beds3.5 baths1,861 sq ft

52 Savory St #52, Lynn, MA 01904

Property at 226 Atlantic St, Gloucester, MA 01930, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$3,495,000

4 beds3.5 baths3,805 sq ft

226 Atlantic St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property at 59 Riverview Ave, Danvers, MA 01923, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,375,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,217 sq ft

59 Riverview Ave, Danvers, MA 01923

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Essex County

There are currently 352 waterfront homes for sale in Essex County at a median listing price of $699K. 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 31 days and receive 5 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Essex County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 654 homes have been sold in Essex County. In addition to houses in Essex County, there were also 371 condos, 290 townhouses, and 194 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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