Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Florence is $274,900, across 3 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 23 days.
2 new listings came to market in Florence in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $176 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.
Harbour Air, Coal-Mine Roots
Florence sits on the north side of Sydney Harbour, a small Cape Breton community shaped by the long shadow of coal and the steady presence of the water. It’s quiet in the way working places often are—modest streets, salt air, and front yards that still feel used rather than staged. The scenery is coastal, but the mood is practical: a neighbourhood that values privacy, space, and familiarity more than trend.
The housing stock reads like a timeline of the area’s industrial decades—many older detached homes, some updated over the years, others kept exactly as remembered, often on larger lots than you’d find closer to Sydney’s core. You’ll see a mix of retirees who’ve lived here for generations and trades or service workers who commute toward North Sydney, Sydney, or the wider CBRM for work. With a Walk Score around 20, life is car-oriented: errands, groceries, and appointments typically mean a short drive rather than a stroll.
What makes Florence special is its sense of continuity—neighbours who know each other, a coastline that sets the pace, and a community identity tied to resilience. Real estate tends to appeal to buyers who want affordability, land, and a straightforward, low-key setting, whether that’s a first home with room to grow or a downsizing move that doesn’t feel like giving up space. The market here is less about flash and more about finding solid value in a place that feels quietly anchored.
Florence currently has 4 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $227,950 and an average of $145 per square foot. Homes are taking an average of 147 days to sell and just 1 new listing has come on in the past 30 days, pointing to limited fresh supply and a slower pace—buyers may have room to negotiate, while investors should factor in longer holding and marketing timelines.
Walk Score 20 · Bike Score 32
The median asking price in Florence is $274,900, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $291,267. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 3 active MLS® listings in Florence as of August 12, 2026. 2 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Florence have been on the market an average of 23 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Florence has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 32.