16 Essex Real Estate
Updated June 15, 2026
Currently a buyer's market in Essex. Browse 16 live MLS® listings, neighbourhood market stats, and recent sold history across Essex, Ontario — refreshed every few minutes.
- Licensed real estate brokerage
- Direct MLS® feed
- 24/7 Zara AI
- Paired mortgage support
- For sale16
- For rent2
- Sold history2
- Avg sold price$497,500
Meet Zara · Essex
Ask Zara about any listing, neighbourhood, school zone, or sold comparable in Essex. Available 24/7 via chat or phone — no signup, no waiting.
Essex, Ontario currently has 16 active MLS® listings for sale, alongside 2 sold-property records, neighbourhood-level pricing, and recent market trend data — all sourced directly from MLS® and refreshed every few minutes. Summitly is a licensed Canadian mortgage brokerage, so you can browse listings and talk to a mortgage advisor in the same flow.
Essex market temperature, 12-month trend & Zara's take
Composite hotness score, the year-long sold-price line, and a plain-English read on the data from Zara, our real estate AI.
Essex is leaning toward a buyer's market
Composite score derived from days-on-market and months-of-inventory signals.
- Days on market29Lower = hotter
- Months of inventory24.0Under 4 = hot
- Closed (30d)2MLS® last 30 days
Average sold price in Essex
Last 12 months of MLS® closed transactions, average per month.
| Month | Avg sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | $620,000 | 1 |
| Aug 25 | $620,500 | 2 |
| Sep 25 | $0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $155,000 | 1 |
| Nov 25 | $0 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $550,000 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | $495,000 | 2 |
| Feb 26 | $0 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | $295,000 | 1 |
| Apr 26 | $0 | 0 |
| May 26 | $700,000 | 1 |
Average sold prices are up roughly 12.9% over the last 12 months — a sign of sustained demand. Supply is generous at ~24.0 months — more room to negotiate.
Buyers: you have real negotiating power right now. Sellers: consider pre-listing inspections and competitive pricing to stand out.
Essex real estate market — the numbers
Live MLS® closed-transaction stats for the selected window.
- Avg sold price$497,500
- Median sold price$497,500
- Avg days on market29 days
- Closed sales2
What homes actually sell for in Essex
Average MLS® sold price by property type and bedroom count, for the selected window.
- Multi-family$590,000
- Detached$465,000
- 2-bed$295,000
- 3-bed$550,000
- 4-bed$590,000
| Property type | Avg sold price |
|---|---|
| Multi-family | $590,000 |
| Detached | $465,000 |
| Bedrooms | Avg sold price |
|---|---|
| 2-bed | $295,000 |
| 3-bed | $550,000 |
| 4-bed | $590,000 |
How fast Essex sells — and how it compares
Days-on-market trend, price per square foot, and how the city stacks up against the provincial average.
| Month | Avg days on market |
|---|---|
| Jul | 77 days |
| Aug | 39 days |
| Sep | 0 days |
| Oct | 1 days |
| Nov | 0 days |
| Dec | 64 days |
| Jan | 17 days |
| Feb | 0 days |
| Mar | 14 days |
| Apr | 0 days |
| May | 44 days |
Your Essex move depends on which side you're on
A plain-English read of the numbers above for buyers and sellers.
You have room to negotiate in Essex. Take time on inspections, ask for conditions, and use the days-on-market and price-cut signals above to anchor a confident offer below ask where it's justified.
Buyers are selective in Essex. Price sharply to the comps above from day one, invest in staging and photos, and expect a longer days-on-market — overpricing now means chasing the market down later.
Essex homes for sale by price range
Live MLS® counts per price band.
- Under $500K4
- $500K – $750K2
- $750K – $1M3
- $1M – $1.5M3
- $1.5M – $2M1
- Over $2M3
Essex homes by property type
Detached, semi-detached, townhouse, condo, multi-family and commercial inventory — all in one view.
- DetachedStandalone homes on their own lot.4 listings
- Semi-DetachedSide-by-side homes sharing a wall.0 listings
- TownhousesMulti-storey row homes.2 listings
- CondosApartments and condo suites.0 listings
- Multi-FamilyDuplexes, triplexes, fourplexes.0 listings
- CommercialRetail, office, industrial.0 listings
Essex listings by bedroom count
- 1+ Bedroom6
- 2+ Bedrooms5
- 3+ Bedrooms2
- 4+ Bedrooms0
- 5+ Bedrooms0
Popular Essex searches
The way buyers really search — new listings, price drops, with pool, finished basement, fixer-uppers, top schools, and more. One tap drops you on the map with that filter applied.
Common Essex real estate questions, answered
Short, direct answers tuned for AI search and voice assistants.
Is Essex a good place to buy real estate?
Essex consistently ranks among Ontario's most-searched real estate markets. Whether it's a good fit for you depends on your budget, timing, and financing — open the Market Insights block below for live MLS® data, then talk to a Summitly mortgage advisor about affordability.
What's the average house price in Essex?
Live average and median sold prices for Essex are displayed in the Market Snapshot section above, calculated from MLS® closed transactions in the last 30 days. Prices vary widely by neighbourhood, property type, and bedroom count — use the browse tiles to drill in.
How many homes are for sale in Essex right now?
16 homes are actively listed for sale on the MLS® in Essex right now, according to live MLS® data refreshed within the last few minutes.
How long does it take to sell a home in Essex?
The average days-on-market figure in the Market Snapshot section reflects how quickly homes are selling in Essex right now. Lower is hotter — anything under 14 days typically indicates a seller's market.
How many homes have recently sold in Essex?
Summitly's sold-history index covers 2 closed MLS® transactions in Essex, each with the original list price, sold price, and days on market.
Should I rent or buy in Essex?
That depends on rent-to-price ratios, your time horizon, and your tax situation. Run the numbers with Summitly's mortgage calculator, then ask Maya our AI assistant — or talk to a licensed mortgage advisor — for a personal recommendation.
Most-searched neighbourhoods in Essex
Where the action is right now — ranked by active MLS® inventory.
Most-active postal codes in Essex
Forward Sortation Areas (the first 3 characters of a Canadian postal code) ranked by current MLS® inventory.
Living in Essex, Ontario
Essex is one of Ontario's most-searched real estate markets. Summitly's Essex hub tracks 16 active for-sale listings alongside recent sold history, neighbourhood pricing, days-on-market, and lender-ready financing — all in one place.
Whether you're house-hunting in Essex for the first time or trading up, the data on this page comes directly from the MLS® and refreshes every few minutes. Use the price-band, property-type, and bedroom browse tiles below to narrow inventory in seconds, or jump straight onto the interactive map to draw your own search area.
Already pre-approved? Click any listing card to talk to a licensed Summitly mortgage advisor about financing. Not pre-approved yet? Maya, Summitly's AI mortgage assistant, can give you a target purchase price in under two minutes — no credit pull required.
How to buy a home in Essex
The exact playbook Summitly's licensed advisors walk every first-time buyer through.
- 1
Get pre-approved with a Summitly mortgage advisor
Confirm your maximum purchase price and lock a rate hold before you start touring properties in Essex. Summitly's licensed advisors compare 30+ lenders without a hard credit pull.
- 2
Browse live MLS® listings in Essex
Use the browse-by-price, browse-by-type, and bedroom tiles on this page to narrow inventory in seconds. Open any listing for full details, photos, and neighbourhood comparables.
- 3
Tour homes with a licensed agent
Summitly can connect you with a vetted Essex agent or your existing realtor — every listing on the site is real, MLS®-sourced, and bookable for showings.
- 4
Make an informed offer using sold history
Reference the recently-sold section below to benchmark fair value before you write the offer. Zara, our real estate AI, can also pull instant comparables for any address you ask about.
- 5
Close with confidence
Your Summitly advisor coordinates the lender, lawyer, and closing paperwork so the keys end up in your hand on time. Insurance and movers are optional add-ons.
Buying and selling in Essex — your questions, answered
Plain-English answers grounded in live MLS® data and Summitly's broker-of-record knowledge.
How many homes are for sale in Essex right now?
There are 16 homes currently for sale in Essex, Ontario according to live MLS® data. Summitly refreshes this count every few minutes so you're always working with the most current inventory.
How much does an average home cost in Essex?
Average and median sale prices for Essex, Ontario are calculated from closed MLS® transactions over the last 30 days. You can see the live numbers in the Market Insights block on this page, or open any property to see neighbourhood-level comparables.
Can I rent in Essex on Summitly?
Yes — Summitly currently lists 2 rental properties in Essex, Ontario. Use the For Rent toggle in the search bar to filter to leases.
How many homes have sold in Essex recently?
Summitly's sold-history index for Essex covers 2 closed transactions. Each sold record includes the original list price, the final sold price, and days on market so you can benchmark fair value before you offer.
Is now a good time to buy in Essex, Ontario?
That depends on your personal financing and time horizon. The Market Insights block on this page shows average and median sold price, days on market, and closed transaction count — the four signals most agents use to read the market. For a personal answer, ask Maya in the chat for a tailored affordability snapshot.
Does Summitly cover all Ontario cities?
Yes — Summitly maintains live, MLS®-connected city pages for every major Ontario municipality. Use the nearby-cities grid below to jump to a neighbouring market, or visit the Ontario hub for the full city list.
Where does Summitly's Essex listing data come from?
Every active listing, sold record, and market statistic on this page is sourced from the MLS®, refreshed every few minutes. Summitly does not scrape or guess — if it's on this page, a licensed Canadian brokerage has authorised the feed.
Can I get a mortgage pre-approval through Summitly while I browse?
Yes. Summitly is built on top of a real Canadian mortgage brokerage. Click "Get pre-approved" anywhere on the site or chat with Maya, our AI mortgage assistant, to start an application. You'll get rates from 30+ lenders without a hard credit pull.
Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage
Our Essex team handles the entire transaction — from first showings to negotiated offers and final close. And when you're ready to finance, Summitly's paired mortgage team compares rates across 350+ lenders, all under one roof.
Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage. Waqar Afzal, Broker of Record. Each office is independently owned and operated.
Ready to make a move in Essex?
Get pre-approved in minutes, talk to a licensed mortgage advisor, or ask Maya for a personal affordability snapshot.