Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Essex County, Massachusetts real estate market currently shows 616 active listings, with 101 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55.5 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 108 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 55.5 days on market compared to 48.6 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 7.5% year-over-year, from $923,809 to $854,566.
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Lynn: 01901, 01902, 01903, 01904, 01905, 01910
Haverhill: 01830, 01831, 01832, 01835
Andover: 01810, 01812, 01899, 05501
Lawrence: 01840, 01841, 01842, 01843
North Andover: 01845
Prides Crossing: 01965
Rockport: 01966
Amesbury: 01913
Rowley: 01969
Newbury: 01951
Salisbury: 01952
ZIP coverage: 56 · Population: 806,071 · Median household income: $101,658
Typical home value: $528,876 · Homeownership rate: 63.6%