Is Essex, MA 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

Since last year, Essex has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Essex, MA

How much do homes in Essex, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$800,000

$403/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

The Median Sold Price hasn't changed since October 2023.

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Essex has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Essex was $800,000 in October 2024, the same as last year, and the median price per square foot was $403.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $925K-
N/A
2 $692.5K$735K
+6.1%
3 $775K$713.1K
-8.0%
4 $1.2M$869.5K
-28.9%
5+ $2.4M$1.1M
-54.3%

Summary: Essex housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 28.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 54.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

South Hamilton
+25.2%
Hamilton
+24.4%
Ipswich
+1.4%
Essex
0.0%
Manchester-by-the-Sea
-13.5%

Housing Supply in Essex, MA

How many homes are available in Essex, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
107-30.0%

Summary: The Essex real estate market had 7 homes for sale in October 2024, a 30.0% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 10
-100.0%
3 43
-25.0%
4 33
0.0%
5+ 21
-50.0%

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 100%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
42-50.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was 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. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 2 homes were sold or pending in Essex in October 2024, down by 50.0% month-over-month. Of the 2 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Essex, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Essex, MA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
43 Days29 Days-33.6%

Summary: Homes in Essex had an average of 29 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 33.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Essex are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 2 homes were sold in Essex; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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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