Caraquet

Caraquet, New Brunswick, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Caraquet is $246,500, across 34 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 170 days.

3 new listings came to market in Caraquet in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $189 per square foot, based on the 25 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Caraquet are listed at an average of $342,918 across 22 active listings.

Vacant land in Caraquet are listed at an average of $71,922 across 9 active listings.

Acadian seaside living, year-round

About Caraquet

Caraquet reads like a working harbour town that never forgot how to celebrate. The walkable heart clusters near Rue du Port and Boulevard St-Pierre, where the scent of salt air mixes with espresso, bakery counters, and the daily rhythm of boats and errands. Beyond the core, streets quickly turn quiet and residential, with larger lots and a more inland feel—very much a place where you drive for most trips (Walk Score: 20), then slow down once you’re home.

The town’s Acadian identity isn’t a backdrop—it’s the main character. Festival season and waterfront events bring a noticeable summer lift, but the community’s cultural institutions, French-language services, and long-established families keep the calendar full all year. Residents tend to be a blend of long-time locals, families putting down roots, and retirees drawn by the coastline, manageable pace, and the feeling of knowing the people behind the counter.

Real estate here is defined by practical, coastal small-town housing: detached homes and bungalows, a mix of older properties with updates alongside more recent builds on the edges. Buyers often prioritize condition (roofing, insulation, heating), storm-ready maintenance, and proximity to the town centre or water views, while sellers benefit from steady interest tied to lifestyle and seasonal appeal. The market is less about flashy condos and more about finding the right house in the right pocket—close to the harbour buzz, or tucked inland where nights are quiet and dark-sky calm is part of the deal.

Market pulse

Caraquet’s Caraquet neighbourhood currently has limited market data available, making it difficult to quantify pricing trends, days on market, or negotiating conditions with confidence. For buyers and investors, this suggests leaning more heavily on recent comparable sales and on-the-ground local insights, and being prepared for wider variation in pricing and timelines until more live data emerges.

Getting around

Walk Score 20 · Bike Score 41

Frequently asked questions about Caraquet

What is the average home price in Caraquet?

The median asking price in Caraquet is $246,500, across 34 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $270,397. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Caraquet?

There are 34 active MLS® listings in Caraquet as of August 12, 2026. 3 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Caraquet?

Homes currently listed in Caraquet have been on the market an average of 170 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 Caraquet?

Of the 34 homes currently listed in Caraquet, 65% detached houses, 26% vacant land, 3% triplexes.

Is Caraquet walkable?

Caraquet has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 41.

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