Glen Haven

Glen Haven, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Glen Haven is $950,000, across 7 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 115 days.

Asking prices work out to about $635 per square foot, based on the 4 listings that report floor area.

Quiet coves, wooded lots, Halifax reach

About Glen Haven

Set along the sheltered edges of St. Margarets Bay, Glen Haven feels like a coastal hamlet that never quite gave in to sprawl. The road bends with the shoreline, revealing pockets of wharves and small inlets between stands of spruce and granite outcrops. It’s the kind of place where the ocean is always nearby—sometimes visible, sometimes only hinted at by the salt in the air and the boats moving beyond the trees.

Historically tied to fishing and small-boat work around the bay, today’s Glen Haven is defined by low-density living: single-family homes on generous lots, a scattering of cottages, and a few coveted waterfront properties tucked into protected coves. Residents tend to be a mix of established households, tradespeople, and professionals commuting toward Halifax via Highway 103, alongside lifestyle buyers who prioritize kayaking, sailing, and evening walks down quiet side roads over urban amenities.

The real estate market here is less about subdivisions and more about individual properties—condition, lot size, privacy, and water access matter as much as square footage. Demand often concentrates on turnkey homes, updated year-round residences that can handle coastal weather, and any listing with a view or a path to the shore. Inventory can feel limited, and pricing typically reflects the area’s “close enough to the city, far enough to breathe” appeal, especially for waterfront and ocean-view holdings.

Market pulse

Glen Haven currently has 16 active listings with a median asking price of $788,800 and an average of $438 per square foot, suggesting pricing remains relatively firm. Homes are taking about 96 days on market on average, indicating buyers have time to negotiate, while 6 new listings in the past 30 days point to a steady inflow of fresh options for both end-users and investors.

Frequently asked questions about Glen Haven

What is the average home price in Glen Haven?

The median asking price in Glen Haven is $950,000, across 7 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,102,814. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Glen Haven?

There are 7 active MLS® listings in Glen Haven as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Glen Haven?

Homes currently listed in Glen Haven have been on the market an average of 115 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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