Bedford

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Bedford, Halifax is $764,900, across 148 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 83 days.

35 new listings came to market in Bedford in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $342 per square foot, based on the 142 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Bedford are listed at an average of $991,443 across 88 active listings.

Townhouses in Bedford are listed at an average of $705,668 across 28 active listings.

Condos in Bedford are listed at an average of $464,032 across 25 active listings.

Basin views, family-first streets

About Bedford

Bedford sits where Halifax’s urban energy softens into the Bedford Basin, a shoreline community shaped by commuting rhythms, school drop-offs, and evening walks with the water in view. Once a small village anchoring the northwest approach to the Harbour, it’s grown into a polished suburban hub—still tied to the Bedford Highway’s older spine, but increasingly defined by newer nodes around Larry Uteck and the Bedford Waterfront.

The people here skew family-heavy and professional: dual-income households, newcomers to the region, and long-time Haligonians trading tighter city lots for newer builds, bigger kitchens, and easy access to parks. Weekends look like errands at Bedford Place Mall, a coffee stop near the waterfront, soccer at the BMO Centre, or a loop through Hemlock Ravine—one of the area’s signature green escapes.

Real estate in Bedford is a study in layers: established streets with larger lots and renovated split-entries; mid-rise condo and apartment options along Bedford Highway; and a steady churn of townhomes and newer subdivisions in West Bedford/Larry Uteck. Demand stays resilient thanks to amenities and commuting access, keeping pricing firm relative to many outer suburbs—especially for well-finished family homes and properties that capture even a sliver of Basin view.

Market pulse

Bedford currently has 177 active listings with a median asking price of $747,400 and an average of $346/sqft, giving buyers a solid range of options but at pricing that still reflects a premium for the area. With homes averaging 77 days on market and 48 new listings added in the past 30 days, conditions point to a more measured pace where buyers and investors can be selective and negotiate, while well-priced properties should still be positioned to move.

Getting around

Walk Score 75 · Transit Score 34 · Bike Score 27

Frequently asked questions about Bedford

What is the average home price in Bedford?

The median asking price in Bedford, Halifax is $764,900, across 148 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $897,320. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Bedford?

There are 148 active MLS® listings in Bedford, Halifax as of August 12, 2026. 35 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Bedford?

Homes currently listed in Bedford, Halifax have been on the market an average of 83 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 Bedford?

Of the 148 homes currently listed in Bedford, Halifax, 59% detached houses, 19% townhouses, 17% condos, 2% commercial properties.

Is Bedford walkable?

Bedford has a Walk Score of 75 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 34. Bike Score is 27.

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