Chelsea, Nova Scotia
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Chelsea is $34,900, across 8 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 51 days.
Vacant land in Chelsea are listed at an average of $49,186 across 7 active listings.
Chelsea is a small coastal community in Halifax Regional Municipality on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, centered around Chelsea and Hubley with quick access to Highway 103. The neighbourhood is primarily low-density and family-oriented, with a mix of long-time residents and in-movers drawn by larger lots, lake access, and a quieter lifestyle while still commuting to Halifax/Dartmouth. Housing stock is dominated by detached homes and newer suburban-style builds, with limited purpose-built rentals—most rental options are secondary suites, single-family rentals, and a small number of townhome-style units.
Amenities are largely car-dependent, with day-to-day shopping and services typically accessed in nearby Hubley/Tantallon (Timberlea/Tantallon retail corridor) and broader Halifax for major employment nodes. Recreation is a key draw: lakes, trails, and nearby coastal parks support strong lifestyle demand. Schooling is served through the HRCE (local area elementary options with middle/high schools in the Timberlea/Tantallon catchments), which supports stable family demand. Transit is limited compared with urban Halifax, so investment performance tends to hinge on commuter desirability, supply constraints, and the premium for newer homes and well-located properties near Highway 103; recent market conditions suggest steadier pricing than the 2020–2022 surge, but still supported by constrained supply and Halifax-area spillover demand.
Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 17
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