Johnston, New Brunswick
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Johnston is $110,000, across 21 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 107 days.
6 new listings came to market in Johnston in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $279 per square foot, based on the 8 listings that report floor area.
Vacant land in Johnston are listed at an average of $59,409 across 11 active listings.
Johnston is a very small, rural neighbourhood/community in southern New Brunswick characterized by low-density housing, large lots, and a quiet, semi-agricultural/wooded setting. The resident base skews toward owner-occupiers and long-term households, with a smaller renter segment than in nearby larger centres; demand is often driven by people seeking affordability, space, and a slower pace of life while remaining within driving distance of regional service hubs. The housing stock is dominated by detached homes (including older properties and some manufactured/mobile-home style units), with limited purpose-built rental inventory.
Amenities are modest and generally require driving for groceries, healthcare, and major retail; daily needs are typically met via nearby towns, and many households are car-dependent. School options and community services are likewise accessed through surrounding districts rather than being concentrated within Johnston itself. From an investment perspective, the market tends to be less liquid with fewer comparable sales, but it can offer stronger rent-to-price ratios than urban markets when rentals are available. Recent price trends in rural New Brunswick have cooled from the post-2020 surge, with values stabilizing and growth becoming more selective—favoring well-maintained homes and properties with good commuting access.
Johnston’s current for-sale market is small and varied, with 21 active listings spanning everything from more rural, larger-lot properties on the outskirts to compact, lower-maintenance homes closer to the town’s core, creating a wide range of price and condition profiles across the city. Active listings have a median asking price of $110,000 and average $279/sqft, while the average 103 days on market suggests buyers have time to compare options and negotiate—though 7 new listings in the past 30 days indicates fresh inventory is still coming online for investors and value-focused buyers to track.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 22, 2026. Not financial advice.
Johnston covers about 368 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Johnston you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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