Essex IA
17 active listings out of 635 total properties we track across 2 Essex ZIPs — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.
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Inventory breakdown
Distribution of the 17 currently-active listings in Essex, IA. Full dataset covers 635 properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.
ZIP codes in Essex
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Nearby cities
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Get Essex, IA data in your app
GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/city/essex-ia
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY{
"city": "essex-ia",
"total_tracked": 635,
"active": 17,
"median_list": 240500
}Essex, IA real estate: market summary
As of November 2026, Straply tracks 635 homes in Essex, IA, with 17 active for sale at a median list price of $240,500 (~$126/sq ft). Notably, it has notably historic housing — 60% of homes predate 1940.
- Median list price
- $240,500
- Median $/sq ft
- $126
- Active listings
- 17
- Median sale price
- $82,500
- Properties tracked
- 635
Frequently asked: Essex, IA real estate
What is the median home price in Essex?
The median list price in Essex, IA is $240,500 (about $126 per square foot), based on 17 active listings tracked by Straply as of November 2026.
What price range are homes in Essex?
Active listings in Essex, IA concentrate in: 62% under $300k and 25% $300k–$500k.
How many homes are for sale in Essex?
Straply is tracking 17 active listings in Essex, IA out of 635 properties on record as of November 2026.
How old are the homes in Essex?
Most homes in Essex, IA were built in the 1900s. About 16% were built after 1980, while 60% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2024.
What types of homes are in Essex?
Essex, IA is mostly single-family homes (71% of listings). Also common: lots / land 24%, other 6%.
How many bedrooms do homes in Essex typically have?
The most common size in Essex, IA is 3 bd.
What areas are near Essex?
Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Shenandoah, Red Oak, Stanton, Clarinda.
Data as of November 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.