Dumfries, New Brunswick
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Dumfries is $174,900, across 6 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 51 days.
2 new listings came to market in Dumfries in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $215 per square foot, based on the 5 listings that report floor area.
Dumfries is a small rural neighbourhood/settlement in the Dumfries area of central New Brunswick, characterized by low-density housing on larger lots, a quiet lifestyle, and a landscape shaped by forestry and agriculture. The population is modest and tends to skew toward long-term local residents and families, with limited in-neighbourhood commercial services; most day-to-day shopping, healthcare, and employment needs are typically met in nearby service centres in the wider region. Housing stock is primarily detached homes (many older, some updated), with occasional mobile homes and small multi-unit rentals; turnover is usually low and listings can be sporadic.
Amenities are mainly community- and nature-oriented (outdoor recreation, trails/woods access), while schools and organized services are commonly accessed via surrounding districts rather than within Dumfries itself. Transit is effectively car-dependent with minimal to no scheduled public transit, which influences tenant demand toward households with vehicles. Real estate trends in Dumfries are driven more by affordability, lifestyle buyers, and regional employment conditions than by rapid in-migration; pricing tends to be less volatile than major cities but can be sensitive to interest rates and the limited buyer pool. For investors, the appeal is typically higher gross yields on lower purchase prices, offset by thinner rental demand, longer leasing times, and higher maintenance/operating variability for older rural properties.
Dumfries’ current for-sale market is very limited, with 6 active listings showing a median asking price of $174,900 and an average of $215 per square foot. With listings averaging 51 days on market so far and only 2 new listings in the past 30 days, conditions suggest a thin pipeline and selective buyer activity, where value and property condition can drive big differences across the city’s mix of rural homes, small-pocket residential areas, and larger-lot properties. For buyers and investors, the small sample means pricing can swing by area and property type, so comparing $/sqft and time-on-market within similar segments is especially important right now.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 26, 2026. Not financial advice.
Dumfries covers about 318 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Dumfries you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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