Cumberland Bay

Cumberland Bay, New Brunswick, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Cumberland Bay is $84,900, across 34 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 127 days.

Asking prices work out to about $487 per square foot, based on the 10 listings that report floor area.

Vacant land in Cumberland Bay are listed at an average of $83,659 across 22 active listings.

Detached homes in Cumberland Bay are listed at an average of $450,614 across 7 active listings.

Cottage-country calm on the bay

About Cumberland Bay

Cumberland Bay feels like the part of northern New Brunswick that never needed to announce itself. It’s a small, rural lakeside community where the day’s rhythm is set by weather, water levels, and the slow choreography of boats, docks, and shoreline chores. The roads are quiet, the lots are often generous, and the view—when you get it—is the real landmark: a wide, changeable sheet of water framed by forest.

Housing here leans practical and personal: detached homes, older cottages turned year-round, and seasonal places that come alive on long weekends. You’ll see a mix of long-time households who know every bend in the road, retirees who came for the quiet and stayed for the pace, and a scattering of buyers drawn in by affordability compared with bigger centres. The community reads as low-to-moderate density, with homes set back from the road and life spilling outward—woodpiles, gardens, ATVs, canoe racks.

Real estate in Cumberland Bay tends to move on the fundamentals: waterfront access (or even a glimpse), road maintenance and year-round usability, well-and-septic confidence, and how winter-ready a “cottage” really is. Listings can be sporadic and seasonal, with the most attention landing on properties that balance privacy with practical access to nearby services. For many buyers, the appeal isn’t a checklist of amenities—it’s the feeling of arriving somewhere that still runs on nature, neighbours, and the bay itself.

Market pulse

Cumberland Bay currently has 81 active listings with a median asking price of $114,900 and an average of $323 per square foot, suggesting an accessible price point with per-square-foot pricing that can vary by property type and condition. Homes are taking an average of 112 days to sell, and with 13 new listings in the past 30 days, buyers and value-focused investors may find negotiating room and a steady flow of options, while needing to be selective on price-per-square-foot and holding timelines.

Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Bay

What is the average home price in Cumberland Bay?

The median asking price in Cumberland Bay is $84,900, across 34 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $184,541. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Cumberland Bay?

There are 34 active MLS® listings in Cumberland Bay as of August 12, 2026.

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

Homes currently listed in Cumberland Bay have been on the market an average of 127 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 Cumberland Bay?

Of the 34 homes currently listed in Cumberland Bay, 65% vacant land, 21% detached houses.

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