51638 Essex
17 active listings out of 638 total properties we track in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.
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- Tracked
- 638
- Active
- 17
- Median list
- $241K
- Sales (12mo)
- 6
- Tracked
- 638
- Active
- 17
- Median list
- $241K
- Sales (12mo)
- 6
- Tracked
- 638
- Active
- 17
- Median list
- $241K
- Sales (12mo)
- 6
- Tracked
- 638
- Active
- 17
- Median list
- $241K
- Sales (12mo)
- 6
- Tracked
- 638
- Active
- 17
- Median list
- $241K
- Sales (12mo)
- 6
Inventory breakdown
Distribution of the 17 currently-active listings in ZIP 51638. Full dataset covers 638 properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.
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"total_tracked": 638,
"active": 17,
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}Nearby ZIP codes
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ZIP 51638 · Essex, IA real estate: market summary
As of November 2026, Straply tracks 638 homes in ZIP 51638 (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
- 638
Frequently asked: ZIP 51638 · Essex, IA real estate
What is the median home price in ZIP 51638?
The median list price in ZIP 51638 (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 ZIP 51638?
Active listings in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) concentrate in: 62% under $300k and 25% $300k–$500k.
How many homes are for sale in ZIP 51638?
Straply is tracking 17 active listings in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) out of 638 properties on record as of November 2026.
How old are the homes in ZIP 51638?
Most homes in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) were built in the 1900s. About 17% were built after 1980, while 60% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2024.
What types of homes are in ZIP 51638?
ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) is mostly single-family homes (71% of listings). Also common: lots / land 24%, other 6%.
How many bedrooms do homes in ZIP 51638 typically have?
The most common size in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) is 3 bd.
What areas are near ZIP 51638?
Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Shenandoah 51601, Imogene 51645, Yorktown 51656, Coin 51636.
Data as of November 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.