Durrell

Durrell, Newfoundland & Labrador

Market snapshot

As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Durrell, Twillingate is $206,950, across 14 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 61 days.

2 new listings came to market in Durrell in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $161 per square foot, based on the 14 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Durrell are listed at an average of $233,162 across 13 active listings.

About Durrell

Small coastal outport living near Twillingate services

Durrell is a quiet, low-density coastal area where home life comes first and errands are done elsewhere.

This is a place for people who want a simple residential setting defined by coastline and community ties, with culture and services accessed in the broader Twillingate area. The appeal is the setting, the slower rhythm, and detached homes rather than dense development. It is not a place for walk-to-everything convenience, transit-based routines, or a busy on-the-street commercial scene.

Why Durrell

Coastal outlooks

Durrell’s identity is tied to coastal scenery, and some homes capture ocean views as part of everyday living.

Outport scale

The area is very small and primarily residential, which creates a quieter baseline day to day.

Cultural anchors

Local culture shows up in places like the Durrell Museum & Brigade Artisan Shoppe, alongside nearby Twillingate-area museums, galleries, and shows.

Near Twillingate amenities

Groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, fitness, and library services are available nearby in the wider Twillingate area when you need more than the immediate residential setting.

Living in Durrell

Housing in Durrell is primarily low-density and residential, dominated by detached single-family homes rather than multi-unit buildings. Many properties are valued for their relationship to the coast, with some offering ocean views.

A typical home here is a detached single-family property in a quiet coastal setting.

Day to day

A weekend in Durrell often looks like time spent close to the water and taking in the coastal landscape, with optional outings to nearby recreation. In the surrounding area context, options include places like Peyton's Woods, Great French Beach, and Luther's Bluff, along with Twillingate-area culture such as the Twillingate Museum and local shows.

Is Durrell right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Buying in Durrell

In Durrell, look past the asking price at how the location and the practical day-to-day routine fit your needs, since most amenities are accessed outside the area and homes can vary widely in setting and condition.

What to look at

Access to services

Plan around the fact that groceries, pharmacies, dental care, and many dining options are found in the wider Twillingate area rather than within Durrell itself.

Mobility reality

The mobility scores point to a car-oriented lifestyle (Walk Score of 2; Bike Score of 26). Confirm how you’ll handle errands, winter conditions, and regular appointments.

View vs exposure

Where a property offers ocean views, balance the appeal of outlook and setting with the practicalities of a coastal environment when evaluating the home.

Home variability

With mostly detached homes and a small buyer pool, properties can be less interchangeable than in larger markets—compare the specific site, upkeep, and what the home offers rather than relying on broad averages.

Selling in Durrell

Selling in Durrell is about making the particular strengths of your specific property easy to see, because buyers are weighing one-off homes rather than choosing among many interchangeable options. Clear information and strong presentation matter more when the decision turns on setting, condition, and how the home lives day to day in a small coastal area.

What the marketing has to address

Setting & outlook

If your home has an ocean view or a distinctive coastal position, make that legible in photos, showing how the view relates to the main living spaces.

Condition clarity

Provide straightforward detail on updates and upkeep, since detached homes in small outport areas can vary widely in readiness and buyers may not assume uniform standards.

Lifestyle framing

Help buyers understand the practical routine: Durrell is residential and quiet, while shopping, health services, and many restaurants are reached in the wider Twillingate area.

Local context

Point to nearby cultural and recreation options from the area context—such as the Durrell Museum & Brigade Artisan Shoppe and nearby Twillingate venues—so buyers can picture what anchors day-to-day life beyond the home.

The bottom line

Durrell offers a very small outport coastal setting with a quiet, low-density residential feel, plus access to broader services and culture in the Twillingate area when needed. It stands out for people who value scenery, calm, and detached homes more than proximity to storefronts. It is not a fit for a walkable, amenity-at-the-door lifestyle or for anyone relying on transit to handle daily needs.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Market pulse

Durrell’s for-sale market is currently modest in size with 14 active listings, showing a mix of housing options across the city’s different areas, with asking prices that can vary meaningfully by home size, condition, and proximity to the water. The median asking price is $206,950 (averaging $161/sqft), and homes have been listed for an average of 61 days so far, suggesting buyers may have time to compare options and negotiate selectively. With just 2 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is limited, so well-priced properties can still stand out quickly to motivated buyers and investors.

AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.

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