Essex Housing Market Report February 2025•Baltimore County, Maryland

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Housing Prices in Essex, MD

How much do homes in Essex, MD cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Essex, MD a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Essex is a Seller's Market

Difference Since February 2024

Since last year, Essex has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Essex is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$296,213$188/SqFt
+$31,950
+12.1%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Essex have sold for 12.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Essex was $296,213 in February 2025, up 12.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $188.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Essex
+12.1%
Middle River
+6.4%
Sparrows Point
0.0%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsFeb 2024Feb 2025Change YoY
1$122.8K$301K
+145.0%
2$200K$259.9K
+30.0%
3$250K$275K
+10.0%
4$340K$360K
+5.9%
5$372.4K$505K
+35.6%

Summary: Essex housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +145.0%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +30.0%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +10.0%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +5.9%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +35.6%.

Housing supply in Essex, MD

How many homes are available in Essex, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
99Last MonthFeb 2025
872 months agoJan 2025
+13.8 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The Essex real estate market had 99 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 13.8 % increase compared to Jan 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
23Last MonthFeb 2025
172 months agoJan 2025
+35.3 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsJan 2025Feb 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
21415
+7.1%
34653
+15.2%
41923
+21.1%
588
0.0%

Summary: Essex housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +7.1%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +15.2%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +21.1%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Essex, MD cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price5 Homes

At Asking Price8 Homes

Under Asking Price10 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Essex, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 23 homes were sold or pending in Essex in February 2025, up by 35.3% month-over-month. Of the 23 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 35% were sold at asking, and and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Essex, MD

How long does it take to sell a home in Essex, MD?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days12 Homes

30 – 90 Days9 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Essex are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During February 2025, 23 homes were sold in Essex; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 39% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
35 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
40 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
-12.8 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in Essex had an average listing age of 35 days in Feb 2025, down by 12.8% compared to the previous year.

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