Is Essex, CT a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Essex is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Essex was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

Essex is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Essex, CT

How much do homes in Essex, CT cost?

Median Sold Price

$620,000

$311/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$65,706(+11.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Essex have sold for 11.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Essex was $620,000 in October 2024, up 11.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $311.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $355K$338K
-4.8%
2 $391K$345K
-11.8%
3 $615K$580K
-5.7%
4 $648.7K$870K
+34.1%
5+ $1.3M$2.0M
+45.9%

Summary: Essex housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 34.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 45.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Deep River
+34.5%
Ivoryton
+27.7%
Old Saybrook
+17.1%
Essex
+11.9%

Housing Supply in Essex, CT

How many homes are available in Essex, CT?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3537+5.7%

Summary: The Essex real estate market had 37 homes for sale in October 2024, a 5.7% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 87
-12.5%
3 1415
+7.1%
4 911
+22.2%
5+ 44
0.0%

Summary: The Essex housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 22.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
610+66.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Essex, you may be able to get a good deal. 70% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 10 homes were sold or pending in Essex in October 2024, up by 66.7% month-over-month. Of the 10 sold homes, 70% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Essex, CT

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Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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