Arisaig, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Arisaig is $699,000, across 3 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 88 days.
1 new listing came to market in Arisaig in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $255 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.
Arisaig is a small rural coastal community in Antigonish County along the Northumberland Strait, known for its quiet, scenic shoreline, lobster fishing heritage, and cottage-style living. The housing stock is dominated by detached homes on larger lots, seasonal cottages, and a limited number of newer builds; the market is thinly traded, so prices can move noticeably when a few properties change hands. Demographics skew toward older households and long-time local families, with some seasonal residents and remote workers drawn by affordability and waterfront access.
Amenities are modest within Arisaig itself (community hall/church presence, local wharf/shore access, and rural services), with most shopping, healthcare, and full-service needs met in nearby Antigonish (roughly 20–30 minutes by car), including St. Francis Xavier University, grocery, restaurants, and the regional hospital. Schools and broader programming are also primarily accessed in Antigonish-area catchments. There is no urban-style transit; daily life is car-dependent, and winter conditions and commuting distances are key considerations. Investment-wise, demand is driven by lifestyle buyers, limited supply of well-maintained homes (especially near the water), and some short-term/seasonal rental potential in summer, while long-term rental demand is more constrained than in Antigonish proper; overall returns tend to be steady but sensitive to vacancy and property condition in this rural setting.
Arisaig currently has 5 active listings with a median asking price of $415,000 and an average of $297 per square foot, pointing to a small but clearly priced market. Homes are averaging 51 days on market, suggesting buyers have some room to negotiate, while 2 new listings in the past 30 days indicate modest fresh supply for buyers and investors watching for the right entry point.
The median asking price in Arisaig is $699,000, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $621,300. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 3 active MLS® listings in Arisaig as of August 12, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Arisaig have been on the market an average of 88 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.