A total of nearly 1,000 acres were listed for sale in Essex County recently, representing a total value of $31 million in Essex County land for sale. Essex County ranks 73rd in the Old Dominion for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Essex County with farms, hunting land and other rural land and acreage for sale, Tappahannock had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation contribute significant revenue toward Essex County's overall GDP. Essex County is the 76th biggest county (285 square miles) in Virginia. It's located in the Coast Virginia region of Virginia.