Downtown

Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Downtown, Sussex is $312,000, across 33 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 50 days.

8 new listings came to market in Downtown in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $223 per square foot, based on the 31 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Downtown are listed at an average of $311,923 across 24 active listings.

Homes in Downtown are listed at an average of $426,740 across 5 active listings.

Main Street living, river-valley ease

About Downtown

Downtown Sussex is the town’s practical heartbeat: a compact Main Street stitched together by locally owned storefronts, everyday services, and the steady rhythm of traffic headed through the Kennebecasis River valley. The streetscapes mix old brick commercial blocks with tidy houses on small lots, and the best part is how quickly errands become a walk—coffee, banking, a haircut, the post office, and groceries are all within an easy loop (Walk Score ~75).

Housing here leans classic and functional. You’ll see older detached homes with front porches and mature trees, modest side streets with century-era construction, and a scattering of small multi-unit rentals tucked near the core—ideal for renters who want convenience over yard space. Newer infill appears in pockets rather than waves, so the neighbourhood keeps a lived-in, small-town texture: homes that have been updated room-by-room, apartments above shops, and properties where location does a lot of the heavy lifting.

The downtown crowd is a blend of long-time locals, service and healthcare workers, small-business owners, and renters who want to be close to jobs and amenities without commuting from the outskirts. Buyers tend to watch for well-maintained older homes and income properties, while landlords value reliable demand driven by proximity to employers, schools, and shops. It’s not a flashy market; it’s a steady, “live close to everything” neighbourhood where walkability and convenience are the real premium.

Market pulse

Downtown Sussex currently has 33 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $339,000 and an average of $215/sqft, suggesting pricing is holding in a moderate range for the area. Homes are averaging 38 days on market, pointing to a relatively steady pace rather than rapid bidding conditions, while 18 new listings in the past 30 days indicate fresh supply that could give buyers and investors more options and negotiating room in the near term.

Getting around

Walk Score 75 · Bike Score 45

Frequently asked questions about Downtown

What is the average home price in Downtown?

The median asking price in Downtown, Sussex is $312,000, across 33 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $312,683. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Downtown?

There are 33 active MLS® listings in Downtown, Sussex as of August 12, 2026. 8 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Downtown?

Homes currently listed in Downtown, Sussex have been on the market an average of 50 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 Downtown?

Of the 33 homes currently listed in Downtown, Sussex, 73% detached houses, 6% vacant land, 3% multi-family homes, 3% triplexes.

Is Downtown walkable?

Downtown has a Walk Score of 75 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 45.

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