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BALTIMORE COUNTY · TOWN GUIDE

Essex.

Bungalows and water within reach.

Essex includes bungalows, rowhouses and waterfront areas near Back River and Middle River. Review the property's location, maintenance needs and available services.

  • Common ZIP codes · not boundaries21221
  • CommuteEastern Boulevard and I-695 connect to regional routes. Travel times vary; test your actual schedule.
  • SchoolsBaltimore County Public Schools. Confirm attendance boundaries, eligibility and enrollment directly with the district for the property.

WHAT TO KNOW

Before you tour.

  • Detached homes and rowhouses
  • Back River and Middle River access
  • I-695 close by
Worth checking

Check water, sewer and flood information for properties near the rivers, and confirm any required flood insurance.

Confirm schools, taxes and services with Baltimore County government . Listings come from our current feed and may not include every home on the market.

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