Essex, IA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$248.7K
12-Month Sales
12
1-Year Appreciation
—
Properties Tracked
150
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
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Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Nebraska Ave | $5K |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Sunset Ave | $236K |
| Nov 15, 2024 | California Ave | $195K |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Brooks St | $55K |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 2069 140TH ST | $1.5M |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Nebraska Ave | $6K |
| May 17, 2023 | Omaha Ave | $6.5K |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Ironwood Ave | $190K |
| Oct 26, 2022 | California Ave | $249.5K |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 2031 140TH ST | $164.9K |
| Jun 27, 2022 | 703 EAST ST | $125K |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Nebraska Ave | $198K |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Ironwood Ave | $54.5K |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 180th St | $30K |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Nebraska Ave | $191K |
| Mar 31, 2010 | Victory St | $120K |
| Jul 27, 1998 | Victory St | $85K |
| May 1, 1998 | Ironwood Ave | $55K |
| May 15, 1996 | California Ave | $85K |
| Aug 13, 1995 | California Ave | $78K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+18.0%
Implied 1-yr
+72.0%
2026 Q1
$533K
2026 Q2
$583.5K
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2069 140TH ST | Apr 10, 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| California Ave | Oct 26, 2022 | $249,500 |
| Nebraska Ave | Jun 17, 2022 | $198,000 |
| California Ave | Nov 15, 2024 | $195,000 |
| Nebraska Ave | Sep 1, 2021 | $191,000 |
| Ironwood Ave | Dec 6, 2022 | $190,000 |
| 2031 140TH ST | Oct 25, 2022 | $164,900 |
| 703 EAST ST | Jun 27, 2022 | $125,000 |
| Brooks St | Jun 24, 2024 | $55,000 |
| Ironwood Ave | Jun 15, 2022 | $54,500 |
How Essex compares
| Metric | Essex | Iowa avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $248.7K | $322.1K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | — | +2.0% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 12 | 4,187 | — |
| Median sqft | 968 | — | — |
Other cities in Iowa
How Essex ranks in Iowa
1-year appreciation
#406 of 740
Median price
#428 of 740
Frequently asked about Essex
What is the median sale price in Essex, IA?
The median sale price in Essex over the last 12 months is $248.7K, based on 12 transactions.
How many sales happen each year in Essex?
Roughly 12 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.