The median sale price of a home in Essex County was $560K last month, up 9.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Essex County is $352, up 17.5% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Essex County today?
In March 2024, Essex County home prices were up 9.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $560K. On average, homes in Essex County sell after 39 days on the market compared to 49 days last year. There were 364 homes sold in March this year, down from 479 last year.
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Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$560,000
+9.8% YoY | Mar 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Mar 2024
Growth
% YoY
Essex County, NJ
$560,000
+9.8%
United States
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Learn what it takes to have a winning offer
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Sale-to-List PriceAll Home Types
Sale-to-List Price
(All Home Types)
106.1%
+3.4 pt YoY | Mar 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Mar 2024
Growth
% YoY
Essex County, NJ
106.1%
+3.4 pt
United States
Home offer insights for Essex County
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Essex County
Recent offers
Winning Offer|
10 Weeks Ago
~$325K Offer
3bd | 2ba | —sqft
Over List Price
3%
Days on Market
56
Competing Offers
—
Down Payment
<10%
Scott Hartman
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
6 Weeks Ago
~$1.5M Offer
Sold for $1.75M
4bd | 4.5ba | —sqft
Over List Price
2%
Days on Market
46
Competing Offers
>25
Down Payment
~20%
Katerina Spiratos
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
9 Weeks Ago
~$650K Offer
Sold for $750K
3bd | 3ba | —sqft
Over List Price
1%
Days on Market
65
Competing Offers
10
Down Payment
<10%
Liliana Militaru
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
10 Weeks Ago
~$550K Offer
Sold for $600K
2bd | 2.5ba | —sqft
Over List Price
5%
Days on Market
49
Competing Offers
4
Down Payment
~20%
Colleen Kerrigan
Essex County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
12 Weeks Ago
~$1M Offer
Sold for $1.5M
4bd | 2ba | —sqft
Over List Price
2%
Days on Market
58
Competing Offers
5
Down Payment
~20%
Colleen Kerrigan
Essex County Redfin Agent
Placed offer above asking. Did not waive inspection or appraisal. Offers were received at a significantly higher price point with contingency waivers. …
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Recently sold homes
SOLD MAY 1, 2024
3D WALKTHROUGH
$600,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1.5 baths
—sq ft
89 Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Keller Williams Mid-Town Direct Realty, LLC Agency on the Ave, LLC
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GreatSchools Rating
10/10
Burnet Hill School
Public • PreK-5
459
Students
2 reviews
10/10
Deerfield Elementary School
Public • 3-8
245
Students
5 reviews
10/10
Harrison Elementary School
Public • K-5
465
Students
4 reviews
10/10
Wilson Elementary School
Public • K-5
242
Students
5 reviews
10/10
Lincoln Elementary School
Public • PreK-3
490
Students
3 reviews
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Climate's impact on Essex County housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Essex County.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Major
25% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Essex County has a major risk of flooding. 31,217 properties in Essex County are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 25% of all properties in Essex County. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
24% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Essex County has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 46,308 properties in Essex County that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 24% of all properties in Essex County.
99% of properties are at major
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Essex County has a Major Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Essex County is most at risk from hurricanes. 185,203 properties in Essex County have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 100 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 116 mph.