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Essex County

As of March 2025, Essex County, Massachusetts, maintains a strong real estate market. The median home sold price rose to $661,173, marking a 5.7% year-over-year increase . Homes are selling swiftly, with an average of 12 days on the market . The average home value stands at $696,815, reflecting a 4.6% annual growth . Despite a 10.7% year-over-year decrease in the median list price to $750,000 , the market remains competitive, driven by limited inventory and sustained buyer demand.​

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Schools In The Area

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Kernersville Elementary School 336-703-4100 public PK-5
Kernersville Middle School 336-703-4255 public 6-8
Cash Elementary School 336-703-4174 public PK-5
East Forsyth Middle School 336-703-6765 public 6-8
Southeast Middle School 336-703-4219 public 6-8
Piney Grove Elementary School 336-703-4122 public PK-5
Caleb's Creek Elementary School 336-703-6757 public PK-5
Sedge Garden Elementary School 336-771-4545 public PK-5
NC Leadership Charter Academy 336-992-2710 public KG-12
Union Cross Elementary School 336-703-4233 public PK-5
East Forsyth High School 336-703-6735 public 9-12
Triad Baptist Christian Academy 336-996-7573 private PK-12 Website
Kernersville Elementary School 336-703-4100 public PK-5
Cash Elementary School 336-703-4174 public PK-5
Piney Grove Elementary School 336-703-4122 public PK-5
Caleb's Creek Elementary School 336-703-6757 public PK-5
Sedge Garden Elementary School 336-771-4545 public PK-5
Union Cross Elementary School 336-703-4233 public PK-5
Triad Baptist Christian Academy 336-996-7573 private PK-12 Website
Kernersville Elementary School 336-703-4100 public PK-5
Cash Elementary School 336-703-4174 public PK-5
Piney Grove Elementary School 336-703-4122 public PK-5
Caleb's Creek Elementary School 336-703-6757 public PK-5
Sedge Garden Elementary School 336-771-4545 public PK-5
NC Leadership Charter Academy 336-992-2710 public KG-12
Union Cross Elementary School 336-703-4233 public PK-5
Triad Baptist Christian Academy 336-996-7573 private PK-12 Website
Kernersville Middle School 336-703-4255 public 6-8
East Forsyth Middle School 336-703-6765 public 6-8
Southeast Middle School 336-703-4219 public 6-8
NC Leadership Charter Academy 336-992-2710 public KG-12
Triad Baptist Christian Academy 336-996-7573 private PK-12 Website
NC Leadership Charter Academy 336-992-2710 public KG-12
East Forsyth High School 336-703-6735 public 9-12
Triad Baptist Christian Academy 336-996-7573 private PK-12 Website

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News and Advice

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