Essex County Housing Market Report April 2025•Essex County, Virginia

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Housing Prices in Essex County, VA

How much do homes in Essex County, VA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Essex County, VA 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 County is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since April 2024

At the same time last year, Essex County was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Essex County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

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.
$305,000$197/SqFt
+$10,000
+3.4%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Essex County have sold for 3.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Essex County was $305,000 in April 2025, up 3.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $197.

Median Sold Price By Counties

Median Sold Price By Counties
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
Caroline County
+9.2%
Westmoreland County
+6.1%
King and Queen County
+4.8%
Essex County
+3.4%

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.
BedsApr 2024Apr 2025Change YoY
1$115.8K-
N/A
2$158.8K$265.5K
+67.2%
3$282.5K$274.5K
-2.8%
4$393.7K$407.5K
+3.5%
5$424.4K$925K
+117.9%

Summary: Essex County housing price by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +67.2%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -2.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +3.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +117.9%.

How does Essex County, VA compare with other places?

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Essex County, VA

Housing supply in Essex County, VA

How many homes are available in Essex County, VA?

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
106Last MonthApr 2025
842 months agoMar 2025
+26.2 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

Summary: The Essex County real estate market had 106 homes for sale in Apr 2025, a 26.2 % increase compared to Mar 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
11Last MonthApr 2025
122 months agoMar 2025
-8.3 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

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.
BedsMar 2025Apr 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
2713
+85.7%
35469
+27.8%
42019
-5.0%
535
+66.7%

Summary: Essex County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +85.7%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +27.8%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -5.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +66.7%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Essex County, VA 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 Price1 Home

At Asking Price6 Homes

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Essex County, expect to pay close to the asking price. 54.5% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Essex County in April 2025, down by 8.3% month-over-month. Of the 11 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 55% were sold at asking, and and 9% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Essex County, VA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days4 Homes

30 – 90 Days4 Homes

Over 90 Days3 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During April 2025, 11 homes were sold in Essex County; 36% of homes were sold within 30 days, 36% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 27% 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
127 DaysThis YearApr 2025
97 Days1 year agoApr 2024
+30.7 %
Change YoYApr 2024 – Apr 2025

Summary: Homes in Essex County had an average listing age of 127 days in Apr 2025, up by 30.7% compared to the previous year.

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