ESSEX MA HOMES AND REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Find Your Place in Essex, Massachusetts!
Looking for a small coastal town where salt marsh, a winding tidal river, and three centuries of boatbuilding history set the pace? Essex might be it.
Settled in 1634 as Chebacco Parish, part of Ipswich, and incorporated as its own town in 1819, Essex is home to about 3,700 residents and sits roughly 11 miles northeast of Salem. It's bordered by Ipswich, Hamilton, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Gloucester.
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5 Beds 5 Baths 3,248 SqFt$1,300,000Active5 Landing Rd, Essex, MA 01929
Listed by Jeremy McElwain of Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
Multi-Family
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4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,785 SqFt$2,895,000Active3 Turtleback Road, Essex, MA 01929
Listed by Andrea O'Reilly of Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Single Family Home
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3 Beds 2 Baths 1,367 SqFt$655,000Price Dropped by $20K - 1/41 41
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,141 SqFt$940,000Price Dropped by $25K - 1/29 29
6 Beds 3 Baths 3,991 SqFt$1,150,000Active - 1/40 40
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,371 SqFt$1,750,000Active73 Martin St, Essex, MA 01929
Listed by Gabriela Debenedictis of Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
Single Family Home
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1 Bed 1.5 Baths 770 SqFt$599,000Price Dropped by $50K145 Main Street #4, Essex, MA 01929
Listed by Ann Rick Gloucester Group of J. Barrett & Company
Condo
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1 Bed 1.5 Baths 1,034 SqFt$599,000Price Dropped by $50K145 Main Street #1, Essex, MA 01929
Listed by Ann Rick Gloucester Group of J. Barrett & Company
Condo
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6,687 SqFt$1,950,000Active
Living in Essex, Massachusetts
For generations, Essex built ships. Its yards produced more wooden fishing schooners than anywhere else in America, many for the Gloucester fleet, and the Essex Shipbuilding Museum tells that story alongside the 1927 schooner Evelina M. Goulart. The town center sits on the marshland around the Essex River, part of the Great Marsh, which winds out to Essex Bay and Choate Island. Cogswell's Grant, a 1728 farmhouse on 165 acres along the river, is now a Historic New England museum of American folk art. Essex is also known for its antique shops, and by local tradition, the fried clam was first served here in 1916.
Essex Elementary School serves students through grade 5, and older students attend Manchester Essex Regional Middle and High School in Manchester-by-the-Sea. There's no commuter rail station in town, but MBTA stations are close by in Ipswich, Hamilton, and Manchester. Route 133 runs through the town center, and Route 128 is a short drive away.
Whether you're searching for an antique colonial near the town center, a home overlooking the marsh, or a property near Chebacco Lake, Essex offers a lifestyle that's hard to match nearby. Explore homes for sale in Essex today, and let's find the property that fits your next chapter.
Essex, MA Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essex, MA a good place to live?
For people who want a small coastal town with deep maritime roots and plenty of marsh and open water, Essex is a strong fit. The town is home to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Cogswell's Grant, and the Essex River and the Great Marsh shape much of its landscape. With about 3,700 residents and an open town meeting form of government, Essex keeps a genuine small-town character.
What towns border Essex, Massachusetts?
Essex is bordered by Ipswich to the north, Hamilton to the west, Manchester-by-the-Sea to the south, and Gloucester to the east. Much of the Ipswich line follows the Castle Neck River, and the town sits about 11 miles northeast of Salem.
Does the MBTA serve Essex?
Essex has no commuter rail station of its own. The closest stations are on the MBTA's Newburyport/Rockport Line in neighboring towns: Ipswich and Hamilton/Wenham on the Newburyport branch, and Manchester on the Rockport branch, all running to Boston's North Station. Most residents drive, using Route 133 through town and Route 128, which has exits in nearby Manchester-by-the-Sea and Gloucester.
What school district is Essex part of?
Essex is part of the Manchester Essex Regional School District, which it shares with Manchester-by-the-Sea. Students attend Essex Elementary School in town through grade 5, then Manchester Essex Regional Middle School for grades 6 through 8 and Manchester Essex Regional High School for grades 9 through 12, both in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
What types of homes can you find in Essex?
Essex's housing stock includes antique colonials and farmhouses near the town center and along its older roads, along with capes, colonials, and newer homes on wooded lots. Buyers will also find waterfront and marsh-view properties along the Essex River, and homes on or near Chebacco Lake.
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