Is Essex, MA 01929 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Essex housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Essex, MA 01929 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 17 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 71%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $929,598. Overall, Essex is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Essex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Essex ranks #268 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Nahant 01908 (0% sold over asking) or Lynn 01901 (0% sold over asking), while Groveland 01834 (74% sold over asking) and Wenham 01984 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.