Call or Text (240) SELL-123
County Overview

Essex County, VA

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Balanced Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Essex County, VA real estate market currently shows 69 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 61 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

The median listing price has risen 2.2% year-over-year, from $402,200 to $411,175.

Whether you are buying or selling in Essex County, VA, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.

★ Page Sponsor
🏠
Sponsor This Market
Realtors & Brokers — reserve this page for Essex County, VA and connect with motivated buyers & sellers.
Contact SELL123.com →

Market Context

Market Context

Population: 10,109  ·  Density: 21.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $53,255

Typical home value: $219,197  ·  Homeownership: 64.4%

Included Areas

Caret: 22436

Champlain: 22438

Dunnsville: 22454

Hustle: 22476

Laneview: 22504

Loretto: 22509

Millers Tavern: 23115

Tappahannock: 22560

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
69
⇩ 17.9% vs 84 last year
Pending
20
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$411,175
⇧ 2.2% vs $402,200 last year
Average Price
$541,109
⇩ 8.3% vs $590,034 last year
Days on Market
61
vs 61 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$230
⇩ 1.7% vs $234/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,667 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.8%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.2%
⇧ 120.6% vs 0.1% last year
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %