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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Essex is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Essex was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Essex is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Essex, CT

How much do homes in Essex, CT cost?

Median Sold Price

$622,000

$314/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$82,000(+15.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Essex have sold for 15.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Essex was $622,000 in November 2024, up 15.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $314.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $355K$338K
-4.8%
2 $390K$345K
-11.5%
3 $567.5K$582.5K
+2.6%
4 $625K$885K
+41.6%
5+ $1.3M$2.0M
+45.9%

Summary: Essex housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 41.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 45.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Deep River
+27.4%
Ivoryton
+24.3%
Old Saybrook
+20.2%
Essex
+15.2%

Housing Supply in Essex, CT

How many homes are available in Essex, CT?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3729-21.6%

Summary: The Essex real estate market had 29 homes for sale in November 2024, a 21.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 75
-28.6%
3 1511
-26.7%
4 1111
0.0%
5+ 42
-50.0%

Summary: The Essex housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 26.7%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
104-60.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 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. 100% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 4 homes were sold or pending in Essex in November 2024, down by 60.0% month-over-month. Of the 4 sold homes, 100% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 0% 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 17 Days Ago

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