Hunter River

Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Hunter River is $532,000, across 4 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 66 days.

2 new listings came to market in Hunter River in the last 30 days.

Village quiet on Route 2

About Hunter River

Hunter River sits at a familiar Island crossroads: a small, semi-rural hub strung along the Route 2 corridor where the pace slows, neighbours wave, and the landscape opens into fields, mixed woodlots, and long driveways. It’s the kind of place where “in town” might mean the post office, the rink, and a quick stop for essentials—then back to a home tucked behind mature trees or set on a wide, sunny lot.

The community leans family-oriented and rooted, with plenty of long-term residents alongside newcomers looking for breathing room without losing access to Charlottetown or Summerside. Many households are tied to local trades, small businesses, and commuting work patterns, while retirees are drawn by the calm, low-density feel and the practicality of being close to services in neighbouring communities.

Real estate here is defined by space and versatility: detached homes on larger parcels, hobby-farm potential, and pockets of newer, low-density subdivisions that still feel rural. Inventory tends to move around lifestyle needs—buyers trading sidewalks for acreage, and sellers capitalizing on demand for “close-to-town, not-in-town” living. With a low walk score, day-to-day life is car-centric, but the payoff is quiet roads, open skies, and a sense that your backyard can finally be more than a patio.

Market pulse

Hunter River’s for-sale market is small and relatively slow-moving, with 6 active listings, a median asking price of $532,000, and an average of $203/sqft. Homes are taking about 98 days on market and only 2 new listings arrived in the past 30 days, suggesting limited turnover; buyers may have room to negotiate on time-worn listings, while investors should expect a longer hold period to secure the right entry price.

Getting around

Walk Score 28 · Bike Score 46

Frequently asked questions about Hunter River

What is the average home price in Hunter River?

The median asking price in Hunter River is $532,000, across 4 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $464,750. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Hunter River?

There are 4 active MLS® listings in Hunter River as of August 12, 2026. 2 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Hunter River?

Homes currently listed in Hunter River have been on the market an average of 66 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 Hunter River walkable?

Hunter River has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — most errands require a car. Bike Score is 46.

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