Essex is a village in Kankakee County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 956.
Population956
Median Home$219,000
Area2.33 sq mi
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Essex Realty Group closes sale of 12-unit mixed-use property in Wauconda
Essex Realty Group closes sale of 12-unit mixed-use property in Wauconda REJournals
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NewsJAN 26, 2026
Essex Realty Group closes three multifamily transactions in Evanston
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NewsJAN 12, 2026
Essex Realty Group Arranges $3.3M Sale of Multifamily Property in Addison, Illinois
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