Real Estate Data API

51638 Essex

8 active listings out of 607 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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Active
8
Median
$242K
±0%
Sales (12mo)
14
Tracked
607
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Key Numbers
Tracked
607
Active
8
Median list
$242K
Sales (12mo)
14
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Key Numbers
Tracked
607
Active
8
Median list
$242K
Sales (12mo)
14
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Key Numbers
Tracked
607
Active
8
Median list
$242K
Sales (12mo)
14
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Key Numbers
Tracked
607
Active
8
Median list
$242K
Sales (12mo)
14
Get this data →
Key Numbers
Tracked
607
Active
8
Median list
$242K
Sales (12mo)
14

Inventory breakdown

Distribution of the 8 currently-active listings in ZIP 51638. Full dataset covers 607 properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.

Active by price range
Under $300K 4 (57.1%)
$300K–$500K 2 (28.6%)
$500K–$750K 1 (14.3%)
$750K–$1M 0 (0%)
$1M–$2M 0 (0%)
$2M+ 0 (0%)
Active by bedroom count
Studio/1 bd 0
2 bd 1
3 bd 5
4 bd 2
5+ bd 0
Active by property type
Single Family 8 (100%)
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Get Essex 51638 data in your app

curl
request 
GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/zip/51638
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY
200 OK response 
{
  "zip": "51638",
  "total_tracked": 607,
  "active": 8,
  "median_list": 242000
}
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ZIP 51638 · Essex, IA real estate: market summary

As of June 2026, Straply tracks 607 homes in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA), with 8 active for sale at a median list price of $242,000 (~$129/sq ft). Notably, it has notably historic housing — 60% of homes predate 1940.

Median list price
$242,000
Median $/sq ft
$129
Active listings
8
Properties tracked
607

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 $242,000 (about $129 per square foot), based on 8 active listings tracked by Straply as of June 2026.

What price range are homes in ZIP 51638?

Active listings in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) concentrate in: 57% under $300k and 29% $300k–$500k.

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 51638?

Straply is tracking 8 active listings in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) out of 607 properties on record as of June 2026.

How old are the homes in ZIP 51638?

Most homes in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) were built in the 1900s. About 16% were built after 1980, while 60% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2023.

What types of homes are in ZIP 51638?

ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) is mostly single-family homes (100% of listings).

How many bedrooms do homes in ZIP 51638 typically have?

The most common size in ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) is 3 bd.

Data as of June 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.