Massachusetts · 30 active listings

Essex Real Estate

Essex market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Essex, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 24, 2026.

Median list price
$782,000
Median sale price (12mo)
$762,500
Avg. days on market
129 days
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Year over year
0.0%

Currently for sale in Essex

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Recently sold in Essex

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

44 Lakeshore Dr, Essex MA 01929
Sold 4 wk ago
$970,000
Listed at $950,000
44 Lakeshore Dr, Essex MA 01929
Essex, 01929
3 bd·1 ba·1,331 sqft
8 Lufkin Point Road, Essex MA 01929
Sold 1 mo ago
$1,234,000
Listed at $1,099,000
8 Lufkin Point Road, Essex MA 01929
Essex, 01929
3 bd·2 ba·2,102 sqft
157 Main Street, Essex MA 01929
Sold 1 mo ago
$700,000
Listed at $765,000
157 Main Street, Essex MA 01929
Essex, 01929
2 bd·1.5 ba·2,123 sqft
10 Coral Hill Rd, Essex MA 01929
Sold 2 mo ago
$775,000
Listed at $825,000
10 Coral Hill Rd, Essex MA 01929
Essex, 01929
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,400 sqft
31 Forest Ave, Essex MA 01929
Sold 2 mo ago
$875,000
Listed at $849,000
31 Forest Ave, Essex MA 01929
Essex, 01929
3 bd·2 ba·2,102 sqft
No photo
Sold 3 mo ago
$1,650,000
Listed at $1,750,000
149 Western Ave., Essex MA 01929
Essex, 01929
5 bd·3.5 ba·4,778 sqft

Walkability

Blended score for Essex's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

59
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
70 / 100
Restaurants & cafes15
Grocery stores4
Parks0
Schools2
Transit stops10
Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Essex Elementary
0.43 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
219
Student:teacher ratio
10.0:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional
Middle
Miles River Middle
3.34 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
379
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Hamilton-Wenham
High
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High
3.45 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
492
Student:teacher ratio
10.7:1
District
Hamilton-Wenham

Current Weather

Live conditions in Essex, from Beverly, Beverly Municipal Airport.

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Essex real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Essex right now?+

There are currently 30 active listings in Essex, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Essex?+

The median list price for active listings in Essex is $782,000. Homes are spending an average of 129 days on market.

Is Essex's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Essex have held steady 0.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What schools serve Essex?+

The closest public schools to Essex's center are Essex Elementary, Miles River Middle, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Essex walkable?+

Essex's center has a walkability score of 59 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 7 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.