Five Houses

Five Houses, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Five Houses is $475,000, across 3 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 75 days.

Quiet acres, big-sky mornings

About Five Houses

Five Houses is one of those Colchester County crossroads places where the landscape does most of the talking: long sightlines over fields, mixed forest, and driveways that disappear into acreage lots. The community sits in the rural band between Truro and the Highway 102 corridor, giving it a distinctly “out here, but not isolated” feel—especially for people who want country calm without giving up access to regional services.

Daily life is car-based (Walk Score: 0), and that shapes the rhythm: school runs, hardware-store stops, and weekend errands tend to funnel toward Truro’s shopping, medical services, and sports facilities. Neighbours skew practical and hands-on—families looking for room to roam, tradespeople who want a shop or a yard, and lifestyle buyers drawn to the quiet, privacy, and the ability to keep a garden, a few animals, or recreational gear without feeling squeezed by suburbia.

Real estate here is defined by land first and house second. Expect detached homes on larger parcels, a mix of older rural builds and updated properties, and the occasional acreage with outbuildings that appeals to hobby farmers or home-based businesses. Compared with in-town Truro, buyers often find more space per dollar, but they trade it for longer commutes, private well/septic considerations, and the reality that amenities are a drive—not a stroll—away.

Market pulse

Five Houses currently has 4 active listings with a median asking price of $312,500, averaging about $245 per square foot. Homes are spending an average of 56 days on market, suggesting buyers and investors may have time to compare options and negotiate, though the small number of listings means pricing and availability can shift quickly with each new property.

Getting around

Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 23

Frequently asked questions about Five Houses

What is the average home price in Five Houses?

The median asking price in Five Houses is $475,000, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $361,633. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Five Houses?

There are 3 active MLS® listings in Five Houses as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Five Houses?

Homes currently listed in Five Houses have been on the market an average of 75 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 Five Houses walkable?

Five Houses has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 23.

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