Kemptville

Kemptville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Kemptville is $154,450, across 14 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 174 days.

3 new listings came to market in Kemptville in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $327 per square foot, based on the 7 listings that report floor area.

Vacant land in Kemptville are listed at an average of $92,542 across 7 active listings.

About Kemptville

Kemptville is a small rural community in southwest Nova Scotia characterized by low-density housing, wooded lots, and a quiet, country lifestyle. The area skews toward families and older homeowners, with many residents commuting to nearby service hubs for work and shopping. Housing stock is dominated by detached homes (many on larger parcels) plus a smaller share of older properties and seasonal cottages; turnover is relatively low and listings can be thin, which can create sharper price swings than in larger centres.

Amenities within Kemptville itself are limited (local community facilities and small-scale services), with most day-to-day needs typically met in nearby towns along the Yarmouth–Digby corridor. School options are generally accessed via regional catchments and bussing, rather than walkable neighbourhood schools. Public transit is minimal to non-existent; car dependence is the norm. From an investment perspective, demand is driven more by local employment, retirees, and lifestyle/second-home buyers than by large institutional drivers; rents tend to be steady but not high, and the best-performing opportunities are usually well-maintained single-family rentals, furnished mid-term housing for contract workers, or properties with acreage that differentiate themselves in the market. Recent years have seen Atlantic Canada benefit from in-migration and tight supply, supporting moderate-to-strong appreciation, though liquidity and tenant depth remain lower than in Halifax-area markets.

Market pulse

Kemptville currently has 26 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $117,000 and an average of $296/sqft, pointing to an affordable market with pricing that can vary meaningfully by property type and condition. Homes are taking an average of 166 days to sell, suggesting buyers have time to negotiate and investors can be selective, especially with 6 new listings added in the past 30 days providing fresh options.

Frequently asked questions about Kemptville

What is the average home price in Kemptville?

The median asking price in Kemptville is $154,450, across 14 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $281,835. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Kemptville?

There are 14 active MLS® listings in Kemptville as of August 12, 2026. 3 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Kemptville?

Homes currently listed in Kemptville have been on the market an average of 174 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Kemptville?

Of the 14 homes currently listed in Kemptville, 50% vacant land, 29% detached houses.

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