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Estimate your true cost of homeownership in Essex with localized property taxes, insurance, and utility data.

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Est. Total Monthly Cost
$1,868
P&I Payment$1,202
Taxes & Ins$371
Utilities$295
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Mortgage Details

$223,988
Local Median: $223,988
$44,798 (20%)
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Used with your down payment to fetch a live, scenario-specific rate.

Local Area Costs

Monthly$1,868

Monthly Breakdown

Principal & Interest
$1,202
Property Taxes
$303
Homeowners Ins.
$68
Utilities
$295

Amortization Schedule

Loan balance and total interest paid over 30 years.

Total Interest
$253,501

Local Housing Facts for Essex

  • ·Median home value: $223,988 (adjusted for current market conditions)
  • ·Est. property taxes: $3,634/yr — pre-loaded from county assessment data
  • ·Homeowners insurance (HO-3): $818/yr — based on local per-$1K premium rates
  • ·Energy utilities: $3,544/yr — sourced from DOE LEAD survey data
  • ·Flood insurance: optional — toggled off by default, estimate based on FEMA risk profile

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are property taxes in Essex?

Based on the local median home value, estimated real estate property taxes in Essex are around $3,634 per year.

What is the average home price in Essex?

The median home value in Essex is currently estimated at $223,988.

How much does homeowners insurance cost in Essex?

For a median priced home, homeowners insurance in Essex averages around $818 annually.

What is the true total cost of owning a home in Essex?

True homeownership costs go beyond principal and interest. In Essex, a typical homeowner with a median-priced home of $223,988 can expect to pay roughly $3,634/yr in property taxes, $818/yr for homeowners insurance, and $3,544/yr in energy utilities. That adds approximately $666 per month in ongoing costs on top of your mortgage payment. Use our calculator above to model your exact all-in monthly cost.