Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Essex County, VA real estate market currently shows 64 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 73 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 7 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 63 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.7% year-over-year, from $372,450 to $369,675.
Population: 10,109 · Density: 21.5/mi² · Median household income: $53,255
Typical home value: $219,197 · Homeownership: 64.4%
Caret: 22436
Champlain: 22438
Dunnsville: 22454
Hustle: 22476
Laneview: 22504
Loretto: 22509
Millers Tavern: 23115
Tappahannock: 22560
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.