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Essex Houses for Sale

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    $699,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,038 Sq Ft

    52 Lakeshore Dr, Essex, MA 01929

    Incredible Waterfront Opportunity on Chebacco Lake! This charming 2-bedroom home on highly desirable Chebacco Lake offers year-round comfort, stunning views, and endless potential. While the property needs some updates and TLC, it presents a rare chance to customize your dream retreat or invest in a prime waterfront location. Enjoy panoramic views from the multi-level deck—perfect for your

    Tzortzis Lane Group Coldwell Banker Realty - Ipswich

    52 Lakeshore Dr, Essex, MA 01929
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    $1,350,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 4,672 Sq Ft

    189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929

    The Benaiah Titcomb House is a distinguished 1690 antique home overlooking the scenic marshlands of Essex. With 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 half baths on 2.35 picturesque acres, this National Historic Place is believed to feature the oldest surviving First Period Colonial staircase in the U.S. The first floor includes two walk-in hearths in the period living and dining rooms, a spacious foyer, and a

    Paula Polo-Filias J. Barrett & Company

    189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
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    $1,895,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,674 Sq Ft

    45 Lufkin Point Rd, Essex, MA 01929

    By appointment only. A waterfront property on coveted Lufkin Point, just down from Clammer’s Beach and looking out to the Essex River and Essex Bay, This single family waterfront property is a striking “boat house” that has been completely renovated and reborn as a modern Scandinavian 2.5 level home with 100 feet of frontage and a walkout tidal dock. Making the most of its .26 acre lot, the

    Amanda Armstrong Compass

    45 Lufkin Point Rd, Essex, MA 01929

Why Live in Essex

Essex started as a shipbuilding community and still holds on to its historic coastal feel. Of all the quaint Cape Ann towns, it is probably the sleepiest and most true to its original roots. "Homes in Essex have really good value and are part of a great school system," says Holly Fabyan, a local Realtor and Vice President with J Barrett & Company. "But there's not a lot of build-ups, and the locals don't necessarily want there to be — they want Essex to retain its authentic feel." The demand for homes in Essex increased in the early 2000s when the school district merged with Manchester-by-the-Sea. "The market took off when we regionalized, and families pulled their children out of private schools and enrolled them in the Manchester Essex Regional School District," Bernier says. Younger kids attend the local Essex Elementary School, which gets a B-plus grade from Niche. Then, the kids head over to Manchester Essex Regional Middle School, rated A-minus, and the Regional High School, rated A. "The high school offers many AP classes since we regionalized," Bernier says. "That's been a big draw for people." Closer to the heart of town, homes tend to be smaller and older, with colonial

Home Trends in Essex, MA

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$252,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$250,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Months of Supply
12.00
Median List Price
$254,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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