Cole Harbour

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Cole Harbour, Halifax is $514,950, across 40 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 42 days.

21 new listings came to market in Cole Harbour in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $290 per square foot, based on the 38 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Cole Harbour are listed at an average of $584,556 across 33 active listings.

Suburban calm beside salt marshes

About Cole Harbour

Cole Harbour sits on the Dartmouth side of Halifax Harbour with a rhythm that feels distinctly family-first: cul-de-sacs, hockey bags in the trunk, and a quick turn from residential streets to wide-open water views. Much of the neighbourhood grew in the post-war boom and through the late 20th century, so you’ll see a lot of split-entry and two-storey detached homes, tidy yards, and newer pockets mixed in—practical housing built for day-to-day life rather than show.

What makes Cole Harbour special is how quickly suburban routine gives way to outdoorsy Halifax. Locals thread evening walks through Cole Harbour Heritage Park, head to the boardwalk stretches of the Salt Marsh Trail, and aim for Rainbow Haven Beach when summer hits. Errands are generally a drive—its walk score is low—so the lifestyle tends to revolve around cars, schools, sports fields, and weekend nature time.

Real estate here is often about value and space: more square footage and larger lots than central Halifax, with a steady stream of buyers looking for a long-term home rather than a short-term landing spot. The market is shaped by families moving within HRM, first-time buyers stretching budgets for a detached house, and downsizers choosing familiar streets close to amenities. Expect competition on well-maintained homes in established pockets, with pricing and pace influenced by inventory and commuting convenience to Dartmouth and downtown Halifax via the Circumferential and Harbour bridges.

Market pulse

Cole Harbour currently has 66 active listings with a median asking price of $499,900 and an average of $292 per square foot, giving buyers a solid snapshot of pricing across available inventory. Homes are averaging 45 days on market, suggesting a reasonably paced environment where well-priced properties can still move without everything selling instantly. With 29 new listings added in the past 30 days, supply is being replenished, which may create more choice and negotiating room for buyers and investors watching for value.

Getting around

Walk Score 2 · Transit Score 26 · Bike Score 12

Frequently asked questions about Cole Harbour

What is the average home price in Cole Harbour?

The median asking price in Cole Harbour, Halifax is $514,950, across 40 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $546,324. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Cole Harbour?

There are 40 active MLS® listings in Cole Harbour, Halifax as of August 12, 2026. 21 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Cole Harbour?

Homes currently listed in Cole Harbour, Halifax have been on the market an average of 42 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 Cole Harbour?

Of the 40 homes currently listed in Cole Harbour, Halifax, 83% detached houses, 10% townhouses, 3% duplexes, 3% condos.

Is Cole Harbour walkable?

Cole Harbour has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Transit Score is 26. Bike Score is 12.

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