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Essex real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Essex real estate market. *
Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Median sale price
$445K
-0.1%
from
Q2 '26
Median list price
$545K
+22%
from
Q2 '26
Active listings
3
+200%
from
Q2 '26
Homes sold
1
No change
from
Q2 '26
New pendings
2
+100%
from
Q2 '26
New listings
3
+200%
from
Q2 '26
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Essex
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Essex
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Essex
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
15
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
25
50
75
100
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).
Inventory in Essex has expanded in this rolling three-month view, with active listings up more than 50% year over year and months of supply climbing to 6.4. New listings have risen at a similar pace, also growing by just over 50% compared with a year ago. Contract activity is responding, as pending sales have roughly doubled year over year, even though only one home closed during this period.
Pricing is adjusting downward from prior peaks. The typical home value over the latest three months is about $445,000, which is down more than 15% from a year earlier and well below the mid- to upper-$600,000s seen at several points in 2024 and 2025. List prices are still higher than sale prices, with the current median list price around $545,000, but that figure is down roughly 7% year over year.
Days on market highlight a slower pace than in past years. Homes now take a median of 50 days to sell, which is much longer than the 20 days seen in mid-2024, and none of the recent sales have closed above list price. At the same time, a very high share of listings go off the market within two weeks, suggesting that the right homes at the right price can still move quickly. Whether you are a buyer navigating these shifting prices or a seller trying to stand out in a small pool of sales, Agent Pronto can connect you with an Essex agent who understands these trends.
Learn more about what Essex has to offer.
Essex offers residents a close-knit community, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a welcoming, small-town atmosphere that makes living there genuinely satisfying.
Essex feels different from nearby rail towns like Whitefish or West Glacier. Here, the focus is quiet connection to the mountains and forest, with daily life shaped by the surrounding Glacier National Park and the steady rhythm of the railroad. Residents value the sense of seclusion, yet appreciate having Kalispell and Columbia Falls within reach for broader services and shopping.
Outdoor life is central. Many homes sit amid tall timber with frequent wildlife sightings and easy access to year round recreation. The nearby Walton Ranger Station and Flathead National Forest offer trails, backcountry routes, and winter snowshoeing. Locals and visitors alike gather at the Izaak Walton Inn for a meal, a drink, or just to watch the trains, adding a social anchor to an otherwise quiet landscape. For school and community resources, families typically connect with regional districts and county services through Flathead County and Lincoln County.
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