Chelsea, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Chelsea is $89,900, across 3 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 36 days.
1 new listing came to market in Chelsea in the last 30 days.
Chelsea is a small lakeside/rural neighbourhood within the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, known for its quiet, low-density residential character, wooded lots, and proximity to Grand Lake and outdoor recreation. The area attracts a mix of local families, trades/industry workers commuting to Burnside/Dartmouth, and lifestyle buyers seeking space and water access, with housing stock dominated by detached homes (many on larger lots) and a smaller supply of purpose-built rentals. Demographically it skews toward households that prefer car-oriented living, with fewer young renters than core Halifax, but steady demand from renters priced out of the peninsula and seeking suburban/rural value.
Amenities are largely drive-to: day-to-day shopping and services are typically accessed in nearby Fall River, Sackville, or Dartmouth, while schooling is served through HRCE catchments in the broader area (elementary/junior high/high school options generally requiring a short drive). Transit is limited compared with urban Halifax; most residents rely on private vehicles and highway connections, which influences rental demand toward longer-tenancy family renters. Real estate trends have followed the Halifax exurban pattern—strong gains over the past five years from in-migration and limited supply, with a more moderate pace recently as interest rates cooled demand; well-located properties with water access or modern systems tend to hold value best.
Chelsea’s for-sale market currently has 28 active listings with a median asking price of $165,000 and an average of $380 per square foot, suggesting relatively accessible pricing with notable variation by property type and condition. Homes are averaging 91 days on market, indicating buyers have time to compare options and negotiate, while only 4 new listings in the past 30 days points to modest fresh supply that investors should watch for well-priced opportunities as they appear.
The median asking price in Chelsea is $89,900, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $133,167. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 3 active MLS® listings in Chelsea as of August 12, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Chelsea have been on the market an average of 36 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.