Essex County MA Real Estate Market Information

In December 2025, 551 homes were sold across the region. This represents a 4% increase from November and a 2% gain compared to December 2024. Despite the seasonal slowdown typical at year end, activity held steady and even ticked up slightly as the market closed out the year.

The median sale price remained flat at $650,000, unchanged from November and up 5% year over year. The median list price followed a similar pattern at $649,900, holding steady month over month and rising 8% compared to last December. Pricing remained firm, showing continued stability through the winter months.

Homes sold for an average of 100% of asking price, unchanged from November and one point lower than December 2024. Buyer demand remained balanced, with negotiations staying close to list price despite slower seasonal conditions.

Total sales volume reached $413.3 million, a 5% increase from November and 1% higher than December 2024. Homes spent a median of 27 days on the market, two days longer than November and two days longer than last year, reflecting a modest cooling in pace as the year wrapped up.

For the full year, 6,320 homes sold in 2025. This total is 10% higher than November year to date figures and 2% above the same point in 2024, confirming that overall market activity finished the year slightly stronger than last year.