Amherst

Amherst, Nova Scotia

Market snapshot

As of October 20, 2026, the median asking price in Amherst is $249,900, across 68 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 92 days.

15 new listings came to market in Amherst in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $182 per square foot, based on the 55 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Amherst are listed at an average of $324,598 across 41 active listings.

Homes in Amherst are listed at an average of $151,742 across 12 active listings.

Duplexes in Amherst are listed at an average of $246,478 across 9 active listings.

About Amherst

Amherst local area

Amherst is a community in Nova Scotia. Listings and nearby places use the Statistics Canada built-up population-centre footprint. Nearby places include Ronald McDonald Rotary Playground, Dickey Park and Splash Pad, The New Lion's Park.

Selling in Amherst

Selling in Amherst comes down to two comparisons buyers make: your home against what else is for sale, and this location against the alternatives.

What the marketing has to address

Price against today's competition

Buyers weigh your home against the homes listed in Amherst right now. The current listings and asking prices are in the Market section of this page.

Name what is nearby

Put the places a buyer will use in the listing: Ronald McDonald Rotary Playground, Dickey Park and Splash Pad and The New Lion's Park.

Say how the area works day to day

Amherst has a Walk Score of 56: some errands can be accomplished on foot. State it plainly, so the buyers it suits find your home.

Prepare before the launch

Photography, condition and first impressions decide which listings buyers book to see. Have the home ready before it goes live.

The bottom line

Amherst offers Ronald McDonald Rotary Playground and Dickey Park and Splash Pad nearby. With a Walk Score of 56, some errands can be accomplished on foot. It suits buyers who want to handle daily errands on foot.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Market pulse

As of 2026-10-18, 67 active residential listings match Amherst. The median asking price is $249,900.

AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of October 18, 2026. Not financial advice.

Getting around

Walk Score 56 · Bike Score 52

Schools nearby

Spring Street Academy
E.B. Chandler Junior High
West Highlands Elementary School
Amherst Regional High School

Parks

Ronald McDonald Rotary Playground
Dickey Park and Splash Pad
The New Lion's Park
Johnstone Christian Park
Victoria Square
Rotary Park
Robb Centennial Ball Park Complex

Shopping

Mike's Drive Thru & Convenience
Atlantic Superstore Albion Str
TMS
Highland Market
Walmart
Waypoint Convenience
Amherst Discounters
Needs Convenience

Dining

Woo's Kitchen
Dragon Inn
Christie Park Ice Cream
Ladybug's Picnic
Frank and Gino's Grill and Pasta House
Freddie's Pizza and Donair
Smile Sushi
Yuan Of Asia Restaurant

Explore

Sell

Company

For professionals

Legal

Communities.ca Inc.
Stuart Hall, REALTOR® · Licence #LIC-00651009 · Century 21 Bravo

Data from MLS® System. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.

REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are certification marks that are owned by REALTOR® Canada Inc. and licensed exclusively to The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). These certification marks identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA and who must abide by CREA’s By-Laws, Rules, and the REALTOR® Code.