Annapolis

Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Annapolis is $299,000, across 469 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 133 days.

70 new listings came to market in Annapolis in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $278 per square foot, based on the 265 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Annapolis are listed at an average of $426,695 across 217 active listings.

Vacant land in Annapolis are listed at an average of $97,462 across 160 active listings.

Homes in Annapolis are listed at an average of $297,145 across 22 active listings.

Homes in Annapolis are listed at an average of $698,618 across 11 active listings.

Heritage streets, tidal river calm

About Annapolis

In Annapolis—often meaning the historic core around Annapolis Royal—the landscape reads like a living museum: salt air off the Annapolis River, clapboard façades in soft coastal colours, and a main street that still feels scaled for neighbours rather than traffic. The place moves at a measured pace, especially outside peak season, when the riverfront quiet returns and the town’s storybook streets belong mostly to locals and long-time regulars.

This is one of Nova Scotia’s deepest-rooted settlements, and that history shows up in the housing: restored 18th- and 19th-century homes, tidy capes and colonials, and older properties where craftsmanship is part of the appeal (and maintenance is part of the deal). The community mix leans toward retirees and established households, with a noticeable layer of seasonal and part-time owners who arrive for summers, festivals, and the easy rhythm of small-town life.

Real estate here tends to be defined less by quick flips and more by condition, heritage character, and proximity to the waterfront and the walkable commercial strip. Demand often rises with summer visitation and lifestyle buyers looking for a second home or a slower primary residence, while inventory can be limited in the most charming pockets. With a walk score of 0/100, most errands and regional connections still assume a car—yet within the historic core, the day-to-day feel is distinctly pedestrian and porch-to-porch.

Market pulse

Annapolis is showing a well-supplied market with 957 active listings and 167 new listings in the past 30 days, giving buyers and investors plenty of choice and negotiating room. With a median asking price of $289,900 (about $292/sqft) and an average 138 days on market, pricing appears stable but time-to-sell is extended, favoring patient buyers and value-focused investors who can underwrite longer holding and marketing periods.

Getting around

Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 26

Frequently asked questions about Annapolis

What is the average home price in Annapolis?

The median asking price in Annapolis is $299,000, across 469 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $325,795. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Annapolis?

There are 469 active MLS® listings in Annapolis as of August 12, 2026. 70 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Annapolis?

Homes currently listed in Annapolis have been on the market an average of 133 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Annapolis?

Of the 469 homes currently listed in Annapolis, 46% detached houses, 34% vacant land, 2% duplexes, 2% commercial properties.

Is Annapolis walkable?

Annapolis has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 26.

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