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Essex County real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Essex County real estate market. *

Latest Monthly Snapshot

September 2026

Median sale price
$701K
+1.4% from Aug '26
Median list price
$709K
+4.2% from Aug '26
Active listings
2,494
+12% from Aug '26
Homes sold
719
+7.2% from Aug '26
New pendings
736
+5.9% from Aug '26
New listings
982
+31% from Aug '26

Monthly Pricing Trends for Essex County

Monthly data for the latest available year.

Monthly Pricing Trends for Essex County Oct '25 Dec '25 Feb '26 Apr '26 Jun '26 Aug '26 Sep '26 Median sale price in October 2025: $675K Median sale price in November 2025: $675K Median sale price in December 2025: $665K Median sale price in January 2026: $650K Median sale price in February 2026: $625K Median sale price in March 2026: $660K Median sale price in April 2026: $671K Median sale price in May 2026: $717K Median sale price in June 2026: $748K Median sale price in July 2026: $715K Median sale price in August 2026: $692K Median sale price in September 2026: $701K Median list price in October 2025: $678K Median list price in November 2025: $649K Median list price in December 2025: $625K Median list price in January 2026: $640K Median list price in February 2026: $670K Median list price in March 2026: $700K Median list price in April 2026: $749K Median list price in May 2026: $704K Median list price in June 2026: $719K Median list price in July 2026: $689K Median list price in August 2026: $680K Median list price in September 2026: $709K October 2025 Median sale price $675K Median list price $678K November 2025 Median sale price $675K Median list price $649K December 2025 Median sale price $665K Median list price $625K January 2026 Median sale price $650K Median list price $640K February 2026 Median sale price $625K Median list price $670K March 2026 Median sale price $660K Median list price $700K April 2026 Median sale price $671K Median list price $749K May 2026 Median sale price $717K Median list price $704K June 2026 Median sale price $748K Median list price $719K July 2026 Median sale price $715K Median list price $689K August 2026 Median sale price $692K Median list price $680K September 2026 Median sale price $701K Median list price $709K
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* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Sep 2026).

Inventory in Essex County expanded in September, with active listings up sharply from recent months and now about one-fifth higher than a year ago, outpacing the statewide increase of roughly 18 percent. New listings also jumped more than 30 percent month over month, and homes sold climbed over 7 percent, even as pending sales dipped nearly 5 percent compared with last year.

Pricing has been relatively steady amid this fuller pipeline of homes. The typical home value in Essex County is around $701,000, only slightly above last year, while the median list price has risen more notably, up nearly 6 percent year over year and more than 4 percent from August.

Market pace shows subtle signs of easing but still leans toward sellers, with a median 26 days on market and about 2.4 months of supply compared with 2.8 months across Massachusetts. Fewer properties are commanding bidding wars than earlier in the year, as the share selling above list has slipped from midsummer peaks to just over 40 percent, and the average sale-to-list ratio is now close to 100 percent, so both buyers and sellers can benefit from an Agent Pronto–recommended agent who understands how to navigate these conditions.



Learn more about what Essex County has to offer.

Essex County offers residents a vibrant blend of coastal charm, historic towns, strong schools, diverse culture, and abundant outdoor recreation in a close-knit, conveniently connected region.

Essex County blends coastal New England character with practical convenience, from the historic streets of Salem to the commuter hubs of Lawrence and Haverhill. With frequent MBTA rail service and quick access to Boston, it suits residents who want suburban space and city connections.

Daily life is shaped by accessible amenities. Families appreciate local schools and community programs supported by municipalities such as Lynn and Peabody. Weekends might include walking the waterfront at Newburyport or exploring the galleries, shops, and restaurants around Downtown Salem. Outdoor options range from the beaches at Crane Estate in Ipswich to the trails of Harold Parker State Forest in North Andover.

Cultural and educational resources add another layer of livability. The Peabody Essex Museum supports a strong arts scene, while local libraries such as the Newburyport Public Library and community centers in cities and towns provide year round programming.

Because neighborhoods can differ greatly in price, housing stock, and transit access, local guidance makes a real difference. A knowledgeable Essex County agent can explain micro market trends, identify homes that fit your commute and lifestyle, and navigate complex offers and timelines. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with the right local expertise so your move through Essex County is more informed and less stressful.

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“I can't thank Emiel enough for helping me purchase not only my first home, but also my first investment property! From our very first phone call, he helped ease my nerves about the overwhelming homebuying process. He was knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and kept me informed every step of the way. Beyond helping me find my home, he took the time to educate me on becoming a landlord and connected me with valuable resources. He also coordinated so much of the behind-the-scenes work, making the entire experience much less stressful. I'm so glad I put my trust in Emiel! Thank you so much for helping me become a homeowner and take the first step toward building generational wealth. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor!!! I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home or invest in real estate, and I look forward to working with him again in the future!”

fabedme ·

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Vicente Realty LLC
“Working with Paula was an absolute pleasure! This was my first time selling a home and she made the entire process feel smooth and manageable, guiding me through each step along the way. Her professionalism, communication, and support made such a positive difference, and I truly appreciated having her navigate the process with me. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Paula to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”

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Coldwell Banker
“We couldn’t recommend Theo more! He’s incredibly nice, friendly, and easy to get along with. We always felt comfortable asking questions, and he was consistently quick to respond and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the process. You can tell he genuinely cares, and you know you’re in good hands with him. We’re so glad we had Theo as our realtor!”

Emily Rothermich ·

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Colonial Manor Realty
“Nichole was fantastic! She’s honest, knowledgeable, efficient, and she tirelessly worked for us throughout the entire process from listing the house and culminating in the final sale/closing. She went above and beyond to address every issue that came up regarding the sale of the house. She made my family feel very comfortable throughout the process. Nichole reflects great credit on Century 21, and I give her my highest possible recommendation!”

pjmartone9 ·

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LAER Realty Partners iBremis Realty Inc.
“Craig is an excellent agent. He helped my family and I purchase our first house. This is a difficult market to purchase a house in however Craig did an excellent job shepherding us through the process. 10/10 highly recommend.”

Keith Bernis · Andover, MA

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CENTURY 21 CELLI
“We had a wonderful experience working with Neha to purchase our first townhouse for my brother and his family. From the beginning to the end, she was incredibly helpful, patient, and supportive throughout the entire process. Neha was always available to answer our questions, responded very quickly to our messages, and guided us through every step with care and professionalism. Buying a home can be stressful, but having someone like her by our side made the entire journey so much easier and more comfortable. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes the extra mile to make sure they feel supported and informed. Thank you, Neha, for helping us make this important milestone a reality! We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Wishing her continued success as she helps many more families find their dream homes. She truly deserves it!”

Ashish Patel ·

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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Verani Realty
“Review Of David Nicholaou REMAX Reality and the value of working with him when buying or selling a home David has worked with me to first sell my house in Westford MA. The timing of putting it on the market in Mid - July coincided with our family trip to Italy. If I would have waited, I would have missed the peak summer market, I trusted Davids plan so we moved on to list, it. While in Italy, we kept in touch through cell phone, texting and email I received 2 offers, Dave presented them, by phone and email since I was not in the states. Both offers were the same amount of money, but he told me why one was better, stronger than the other. So, I took the advice of the stronger offer, and everything went well we closed without any issues. David was constantly keeping me up to date with everything and sending the documents in Italy. We met up when I returned from Italy and finished the sale After a few months my daughter was in the position to buy her first house. She picked David as she saw how easy it had been for me to sell the house, (because I listened to his advice) ,she was free to look for anything in her price range. David suggested things pro and con about all the houses she looked at. In the end she found the perfect house in Groton where she still lives. She told me working with David was easy and there were no surprises. She was very nervous as it was her first house and she didn’t want to make any misstates. She did not and is so glad I had David to let her use to buy her first house.. The second house he helped me sell was a farm in Barre MA who I had bought with my sister, and she decided to leave back to Wisconsin in the middle of an expensive rehab. I had to sell a 17-acre farm, I called Dave back to help me sell this property. We both knew little of valuing this farm, but he worked hard with me and several different web sites including a horse farm site that we thought may bring other offers rather than just MLS. I also had the property appraised to get a better idea of its value. The appraisal was Dave’s idea. – and good one. After 2 weeks on the market, we got an offer and we took it. This time the economy was depressed (Summer 2026) but I had to move, and it was a good offer considering how depressed the economy of Barre was. Houses were just not selling in that area. So, I consider myself lucky to have had Dave and his strong experience guiding me. That is your typical realtor story, but what really shines about Dave is the prep that goes into the house before it is ever listed. He can see issues that can come up at the open houses, or closing, what simple fixes the owner can do to prevent questions coming up with people that come look at your open house to haunt you. Things like how to clean your house, what to do with extra clutter, the yard, garage, basement things the owner over looks – I know I did. When you listen to him the. property shines and offers come in which is the whole reason to have a realtor in the first place. Dave also helped me buy my current home before I listed the Barre property. He advised me to choose a new home first, before listing, and I’m glad I did because I didn’t have to divide my time between house hunting and selling. He explained that waiting to search until after accepting an offer would not be practical. I followed his advice, and the process went smoothly. Dave clearly explains what to expect, stays organized, and double-checks both his work and others to catch issues before they become major problems. He also works with an excellent team, including a highly capable lawyer. Consider having Dave represent you the next time you buy or sell a property. Sincerely, Kassandra Harwood, happy new homeo”

Kassandra Harwood ·

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RE/MAX Innovative Properties
“I genuinely could not have had a better house buying experience than I did working with Kaitlin. She went above and beyond across the board. She was extremely responsive and was more than happy to truly understand my situation and goals, as well as to explore locations that may have been a bit further from her normal ones. She approached each visit and listing with enthusiasm and offered helpful advice along the way. I never once thought she was simply telling me what I wanted to hear - she was honest, forthcoming, and always available to talk through all my questions or concerns (or even nerves) as a first time buyer. From when my offer was accepted to the final closing date, there were a lot of hurdles, delays, and winding roads due to other external factors. Kaitlin was able to navigate those with the utmost professionalism to make the process a success, even when it seemed like the cards were really stacked against us. I simply would not have been able to close on this house without her. She was an absolute rockstar the entire time and she always had my back and helped me truly understand all the inner workings while not overwhelming me with too many details. I am so impressed, and am extremely grateful that I worked with her, as well as the wonderful contacts she recommended for other aspects of the close. She was supportive and extremely knowledgeable, and was always able to exude confidence and poise throughout the entire process. She truly cares about her work, her clients, and their wants / needs. I always knew she was in my corner. This post does not come close to doing her justice, but I could not give her a higher recommendation. Whenever I am back in the market, she will be the first person I reach out to. Thank you Kaitlin for all you do - anyone is lucky to work with you!”

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“Rick was an absolute pleasure to work with. He helped me with both selling my house and finding a new condo. He was very knowledgeable about everything and was very helpful when it came to selling both the house and condo. If I had any questions, he was always there via text or phone call. He treats you as if your family and I was extremely grateful for all his help and guidance in both the selling and finding of a new place. I knew when I was working with him I had complete trust in everything he did. I would highly recommend him to anybody looking to sell or buy a new place. I was very extremely happy with both outcomes and it was all because of Rick. Buying and selling at the same time can be incredibly stressful, but Rick made the entire process feel manageable. He was responsive, honest, knowledgeable, and always willing to explain what was happening and what I needed to do next. He If I ever have to sell or buy again I would definitely use him again.”

Alfred Monaco ·

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Compass Wellesley
“Thanks to Chris Johnson and the YPC Team I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Chris Johnson and his incredible team at YPC for helping my father and me navigate what could have been an overwhelming process during a difficult time. Our families have shared a longstanding connection over the years, which made this experience even more meaningful. However, it was Chris’s professionalism, direct communication, dedication, and swift action that truly made the difference in bringing our homeownership journey to life. My father, a proud veteran and I had spent approximately 6–12 months struggling to secure the appropriate pre-approval needed to purchase our family home. After experiencing delays and a lack of clear, personalized communication throughout the process, we were understandably discouraged. That all changed when Chris and his team stepped in. From the moment we connected in mid-September, Chris moved with an impressive sense of urgency and purpose. Through his network and coordination with a connected lender and the VA, we secured a pre-approval that exceeded our expectations. What once felt like a distant possibility quickly became a reality. From submitting our offer to closing on our fully renovated, four-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home in Brockton, Massachusetts, the entire process was completed in just 24 days! I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge that the experience came with some stress, as any major life decision can. However, Chris and his team remained responsive, answered my questions in real time, and clearly communicated what was needed at each stage to keep everything moving forward. Knowing what to expect and having a team that was willing to guide us through every step made all the difference. Hearing those words, _“clear to close,”_ was truly a moment we will never forget\! Mr. Johnson, thank you for your outstanding work, your commitment, and your ability to turn a challenging situation into such a positive outcome for our family. You and your entire team and professional network are truly exceptional. Your work speaks volumes about your talent, dedication, and understanding of what it takes to get the job done. You have always had my trust, the gratitude, and my highest recommendation. YPC will forever be my first choice when referring friends, family, and colleagues. Experiences like ours are a powerful reminder that having the right professionals in your corner can make all the difference in the world. Thank you for helping make this milestone possible for my father and our family. This is more than a home purchase; it is a meaningful accomplishment for our family, and a memory we will cherish for years to come. May God continue to bless you, your team, and the work you do for others. You undoubtedly have a gift, Chris, and I hope you continue to use it to make a difference in the lives of many more families. With heartfelt appreciation and gratitude, The Williams Family”

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YPC Real Estate LLC
“Tyler is a real estate professional, he is very responsive and thoughtful. He showed us many properties and was patient with our search process. Most importantly, he brought to our attention the property we did eventually purchas, because he understood our new home criteria and style.”

Edward Malouf ·

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Coldwell Banker
“You should definitely use Chris as your realtor. I've been through the house buying process 3 times and this is the first time I've worked with Chris -- he came highly recommended. I won't work with anyone else in the future if I ever need to buy a house again. He's incredibly knowledgeable and very responsive. He goes above and beyond for literally everything you need. The entire process was seamless.”

asw987 ·

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William Raveis Real Estate
“Brittany is the BEST! We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Brittany on our first home purchase. She is knowledgeable, attentive and communicated with us throughout the whole process. This was such a special milestone for us, and we’re so grateful to have had Brittanys help in finding our home. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”

Ashley Walsh ·

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Jack Conway
“Kurt made the entire process very simple from first outreach to closing. His expertise and professionalism was greatly appreciated and made my job as the seller as simple as getting the house ready for showings. Kurt explained every step in detail and made sure to end every conversation by asking for my questions. Ultimately what matters when selling your home is the outcome and it was remarkably accurate to the expectations set prior to listing. The care and quality is unmatched and he has a phenomenal team!”

Dominic Gyles · Gardner, MA

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RE/MAX Liberty
“Jason was outstanding! My fiance and I were first time home buyers. With that said, we were extremely unsure of the entire process. Jason went above and beyond for us. He really broke everything down and explained it all in ways we could understand. Also, he and his team were extremely helpful through the entire process! We are now happily in our new home and we owe it all to Jason and his team of professionals! If you are looking for someone who you can trust, I would definitely advise you to go straight to Jason!”

P. Darty ·

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Lamacchia Realty
“Charlotte is an excellent and effective communicator! How she handled the entire process of putting our house on the market to dealing with buyers and realtors was very professional. She is extremely knowledgable about the current market and best practice to move things along all while she has your best interest in mind. Hands down, I highly recommend her, her knowledge, her communication, her professionalism, her efforts and she is fun to work with! You will succeed when partnering with Charlotte!”

DEBHULT ·

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Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty
“Kathy Tully was great, I have some sight issues and she understood and making some of the paperwork more accessable for me. She was always available. I am very happy with her work.”

Connie Linscott · Beverly, MA

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Century 21 Northeast
“I very highly recommend Zack Harwood! Zack was incredibly helpful, patient, and supportive throughout the entire process. Buying a first home was overwhelming, but he made the process so much easier by guiding me every step of the way, answering all my questions, being extremely thorough and very responsive. Zack’s professionalism, knowledge and genuine care made such a difference. I am so grateful and I could not have asked for a better realtor! Thank you so much for making my first and forever dream condo a reality! Kari Grossman”

Kari Grossman ·

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Berkshire Hathaway Warren Residential
“Excellent!”

Matt Ruggiero · Boston, MA

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Stuart St James
“Bridget was extremely helpful as a first time homeowner. Her knowledge and expertise was valuable for someone navigating the real estate market. I cannot recommend Bridget enough.”

Ryan Guild ·

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LAER Realty Partners

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