Benton, New Brunswick
As of September 27, 2026, Benton has 1 active MLS® listing.
1 new listing came to market in Benton in the last 30 days.
Benton is a small, rural neighbourhood/community in Carleton County near the Saint John River valley, characterized by low-density housing on larger lots, a quiet lifestyle, and a population mix that skews toward families, long-time local residents, and older households. The area’s housing stock is primarily detached homes (often older, with periodic renovations) with some hobby-farm and acreage properties; turnover is typically low and days-on-market can be longer than in larger New Brunswick centres. Buyer demand is driven more by affordability and lifestyle than by rapid employment growth, so pricing tends to be steadier and more sensitive to interest-rate shifts.
Amenities within Benton itself are limited and most daily needs (groceries, healthcare, broader retail and services) are typically accessed in nearby service centres in the region, making car ownership effectively essential. School options are generally served through the wider district catchment rather than walkable neighbourhood schools, and public transit is minimal to non-existent compared with urban NB markets. From an investment perspective, Benton tends to offer higher gross yields than city cores due to lower purchase prices, but the rental pool is smaller and more seasonal/relationship-based; investors usually perform best with well-maintained single-family rentals targeted to local workers and families, while expecting modest long-run appreciation rather than outsized price growth.
Benton’s for-sale market is extremely thin right now, with just 1 active listing, a median asking price of $49,900, and an average 18 days on market so far, signaling limited choice and pricing that can hinge on the specifics of a single property. With 1 new listing in the past 30 days, conditions suggest a quiet, opportunity-driven market where buyers and investors should watch closely for incoming inventory across the city’s mix of rural and small-town housing options, as availability and value can vary notably by area and property type.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Benton covers about 113 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Benton you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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