Kankakee County · Illinois

Homes for sale in Essex.

There are 13 homes for sale in Essex right now, with a median list price of $36,000. Every active listing below updates live from the MLS.

13
homes for sale
$36K
median list price
$423
median price / sq ft
1634 days
avg. days on market
How the Essex market is moving.
Closed MLS sales — last 12 months.
June 2025: 44July 2025: 22August 2025: 22September 2025: 1010October 2025: 22November 2025: 11December 2025: 11January 2026: 22February 2026: 11March 2026: 11April 2026: 33May 2026: 00JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
June 2025: $415K$415KJuly 2025: $191K$191KAugust 2025: $385K$385KSeptember 2025: $327K$327KOctober 2025: $109K$109KNovember 2025: $270K$270KDecember 2025: $200K$200KJanuary 2026: $243K$243KFebruary 2026: $70K$70KMarch 2026: $32K$32KApril 2026: $150K$150KJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
June 2025: 32d32dJuly 2025: 12d12dAugust 2025: 8d8dSeptember 2025: 356d356dOctober 2025: 70d70dNovember 2025: 5d5dDecember 2025: 3d3dJanuary 2026: 96d96dFebruary 2026: 332d332dMarch 2026: 163d163dApril 2026: 57d57dJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
29 homes closed in Essex over the last 12 months. Updated continuously from the MLS.

Active listings in Essex.

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About the Essex market.

Essex is one of the communities dwello Home Group covers across Kankakee County and the broader Chicago and Northwest Indiana market. The listings on this page are pulled live from the MLS and refreshed continuously, so what you see is what's genuinely available right now.

Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, or selling, a local dwello agent can give you a real read on Essex — pricing, neighborhoods, schools, and how fast homes are actually moving. Reach out any time; there's no pressure and no obligation.

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Essex real estate questions.

How many homes are for sale in Essex, IL?
As of May 2026, there are 13 active listings in Essex, Illinois, plus 1 more under contract. The listings on this page update straight from the MLS, so they reflect current inventory.
What is the median home price in Essex?
The median list price of active homes in Essex is currently $36,000, or roughly $423 per square foot. Prices vary widely by neighborhood, size, and condition — browse the active listings above for live pricing.
Does dwello Home Group serve Essex?
Yes. dwello Home Group is based in Chicago's south suburbs and Northwest Indiana and works with buyers and sellers across the wider region, including Essex. Get in touch and we'll connect you with the right agent.
How fast do homes sell in Essex?
Active listings in Essex have been on the market an average of 1634 days. 5 homes have closed there in the last 90 days. Well-priced homes in good condition tend to move noticeably faster than average.
How do I schedule a showing in Essex?
Open any listing on this page and use the "Schedule a showing" button, or contact dwello Home Group directly. A local agent will set up the tour and walk you through every step — financing, offers, inspections, and closing.

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