Essex, CT
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$785.9K
12-Month Sales
27
1-Year Appreciation
—
Properties Tracked
782
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
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Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
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Top ZIP Codes
| ZIP | Sales 12mo | Median |
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Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Saybrook Rd | $1.05M |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Lookout Hl | $1.29M |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Blake St | $425K |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Book Hill Rd | $1.06M |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Main St | $475K |
| Sep 30, 2025 | West Ave | $2.08M |
| Sep 22, 2025 | W Hills Rd | $605K |
| Aug 21, 2025 | River Rd Apt D7 | $400K |
| Jul 24, 2025 | West Ave | $1.39M |
| Jul 17, 2025 | N Main St | $1.3M |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Clark Ln | $1.4M |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Saybrook Rd | $745K |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Main St | $799.9K |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Book Hill Rd | $920K |
| Jan 13, 2025 | River Rd Apt H5 | $390K |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Laurel Rd | $540K |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Main St | $890K |
| Dec 16, 2024 | S Main St | $1.8M |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Harbor Vw S | $950K |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Bushnell St | $400K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+3.0%
Implied 1-yr
+12.1%
2026 Q1
$832K
2026 Q2
$853.1K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Saybrook Rd | Jul 28, 2023 | $5,500,000 |
| West Ave | May 3, 2024 | $3,200,000 |
| Rackett Ln | May 20, 2024 | $3,000,000 |
| West Ave | Oct 28, 2021 | $2,650,000 |
| Grove St | Apr 1, 2022 | $2,395,000 |
| Main St | Oct 14, 2022 | $2,350,000 |
| Little Point St | Jun 20, 2024 | $2,225,000 |
| Collins Ln | Nov 7, 2022 | $2,000,000 |
| West Ave | Nov 18, 2022 | $1,975,000 |
| S Main St | Dec 16, 2024 | $1,800,000 |
How Essex compares
| Metric | Essex | Connecticut avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $785.9K | $695.8K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | — | -6.0% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 27 | 3,020 | — |
| Median sqft | 210 | — | — |
Other cities in Connecticut
How Essex ranks in Connecticut
1-year appreciation
#164 of 215
Median price
#164 of 215
Frequently asked about Essex
What is the median sale price in Essex, CT?
The median sale price in Essex over the last 12 months is $785.9K, based on 27 transactions.
How many sales happen each year in Essex?
Roughly 27 home sales were recorded in Essex over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Essex?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Essex.
When were most homes in Essex built?
Most homes in Essex were built in the Pre-1950 era.