Burin Bay

Burin Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

Market snapshot

As of September 4, 2026, the median asking price in Burin Bay is $192,500, across 18 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 138 days.

1 new listing came to market in Burin Bay in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $135 per square foot, based on the 13 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Burin Bay are listed at an average of $265,225 across 8 active listings.

Vacant land in Burin Bay are listed at an average of $109,880 across 5 active listings.

Salt air, big lots, quiet roads

About Burin Bay

Burin Bay reads like a classic Newfoundland outport: a small coastal settlement where the horizon is water, the roads are unhurried, and houses sit back on generous lots that feel earned rather than planned. The built form is mostly detached homes—many long-held, some carefully updated—set against sheds, stages, and working-yard practicality. Even on a calm day there’s a sense of motion in the bay, a reminder that the sea has always set the pace here.

The community skews older, with plenty of long-time residents and family networks that knit together across generations. Younger households often leave for school and work elsewhere, and the rhythm of life reflects that: fewer new builds, fewer quick turnovers, and more “we’ve been here forever” stewardship. Neighbours notice when a driveway hasn’t been shovelled yet, and community news travels fast—usually in person, not on an app.

For real estate, Burin Bay tends to be a patience market. Inventory comes in small bursts, often tied to estate sales or families consolidating, and buyers who want space, privacy, and a coastal setting can find good value compared with larger centres on the Avalon. The trade-off is convenience: with a walk score around 7/100, most errands are a drive, and day-to-day amenities are limited—making the lifestyle best suited to people who like quiet, have a vehicle, and value land, views, and a slower tempo over immediate services.

Market pulse

Burin Bay is seeing very limited inventory right now, with just 1 active listing and a median asking price of $399,000, averaging $288 per square foot. Homes are spending about 35 days on market, suggesting measured but steady demand; buyers may need to act quickly on the few options available, while investors should note that pricing appears supported but the small sample size can make conditions shift quickly.

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Walk Score 7

Frequently asked questions about Burin Bay

What is the average home price in Burin Bay?

The median asking price in Burin Bay is $192,500, across 18 active MLS® listings as of September 4, 2026. The average asking price is $205,200. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Burin Bay?

There are 18 active MLS® listings in Burin Bay as of September 4, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Burin Bay?

Homes currently listed in Burin Bay have been on the market an average of 138 days as of September 4, 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 Burin Bay?

Of the 18 homes currently listed in Burin Bay, 44% detached houses, 28% vacant land, 6% multi-family homes.

Is Burin Bay walkable?

Burin Bay has a Walk Score of 7 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car.

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