Fairhaven

Fairhaven, New Brunswick, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Fairhaven is $499,000, across 4 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 309 days.

Asking prices work out to about $381 per square foot, based on the 4 listings that report floor area.

About Fairhaven

Fairhaven is a primarily residential neighbourhood in the city of Saint John’s west side, characterized by mid-century single-detached homes, smaller post-war subdivisions, and pockets of newer infill. The area tends to attract working professionals, families, and long-term residents seeking quieter streets and relative value compared with Saint John’s historic core. Day-to-day amenities are largely oriented to nearby west-side retail and services (along Fairville Blvd/Manawagonish Rd corridors), with quick access to big-box shopping, grocery, and recreation options. For schooling, residents are served by local Anglophone West-side catchments (elementary and middle options nearby, with high school access in the broader west side), and family services are generally convenient within a short drive.

Connectivity is a key draw: Fairhaven offers straightforward driving access to Uptown Saint John and major employment nodes via west-side arterial roads, with local bus service available in the surrounding corridors (service levels are more limited than larger metros, so most households rely on vehicles). From an investment standpoint, the neighbourhood typically trades at attainable price points relative to more central or waterfront-adjacent areas, supporting stable tenant demand from households seeking affordability and commute convenience. Recent market trends in Saint John have been shaped by supply constraints and in-migration within Atlantic Canada, lifting values and rents; in Fairhaven, appreciation has been solid but generally more moderate than the hottest micro-markets, while yields remain competitive for New Brunswick, especially for well-maintained single-family rentals and small multi-unit properties.

Market pulse

Fairhaven currently has 6 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $409,450 and an average of $381/sqft, pointing to a small, relatively high-priced pool of inventory. With homes averaging 237 days on market, conditions look slower and more negotiation-friendly for buyers, while investors may find opportunities to pursue value and concessions but should plan for longer hold times and patient underwriting.

Frequently asked questions about Fairhaven

What is the average home price in Fairhaven?

The median asking price in Fairhaven is $499,000, across 4 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $454,225. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Fairhaven?

There are 4 active MLS® listings in Fairhaven as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Fairhaven?

Homes currently listed in Fairhaven have been on the market an average of 309 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

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