Fergusons Cove

Fergusons Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Fergusons Cove is $1,056,950, across 4 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 228 days.

Harbour-edge quiet, city in view

About Fergusons Cove

Fergusons Cove sits on the eastern side of Halifax Harbour where the shoreline turns rugged and the days feel shaped by wind, tide, and ferry wakes cutting across the water. It’s a pocket of homes tucked along narrow roads and rocky inlets, with long sightlines to the city skyline and an atmosphere that reads more “coastal hamlet” than “suburb.” With a Walk Score around 4, this is a place where errands are planned, cars are essential, and the reward is space, privacy, and salt air.

The community’s identity is closely tied to the harbour: working wharves and boat launches nearby, plus the steady rhythm of marine traffic. Many households here are long-term owner-occupiers—established couples, downsizers, and retirees who value quiet streets and water views—alongside a smaller share of professionals who don’t mind the drive in exchange for a semi-rural feel minutes from downtown Dartmouth and Halifax via the harbour crossings.

Real estate is largely low-density and single-detached, ranging from older, modest houses on larger lots to updated homes designed to capture the view with big windows and decks. Inventory tends to be limited and turnover slower than in more central neighbourhoods; pricing is often driven by lot size, waterfront proximity, and sightlines rather than walkability or proximity to retail. Buyers typically come looking for a lifestyle—morning coffee on the deck, room for hobbies and boats, and a neighbourhood where the loudest sound is often the wind off the Atlantic.

Market pulse

Fergusons Cove currently has 5 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $374,900, averaging $466 per square foot, indicating a relatively tight inventory with pricing that can vary by property type and condition. Homes are taking an average of 183 days on market, suggesting a slower-paced environment where buyers may have time to compare options and negotiate, while investors should underwrite longer holding periods and focus on value-add or uniquely positioned properties.

Getting around

Walk Score 4 · Transit Score 16 · Bike Score 11

Frequently asked questions about Fergusons Cove

What is the average home price in Fergusons Cove?

The median asking price in Fergusons Cove is $1,056,950, across 4 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,073,350. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Fergusons Cove?

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

How long do homes stay on the market in Fergusons Cove?

Homes currently listed in Fergusons Cove have been on the market an average of 228 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

Is Fergusons Cove walkable?

Fergusons Cove has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Transit Score is 16. Bike Score is 11.

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