Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Kentville is $549,900, across 41 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 93 days.
11 new listings came to market in Kentville in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $289 per square foot, based on the 30 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Kentville are listed at an average of $560,470 across 30 active listings.
Vacant land in Kentville are listed at an average of $146,250 across 6 active listings.
Main Street Roots, Valley Rhythm
Kentville’s central neighbourhoods orbit around Main Street: a compact grid of established residential streets where older maples shade sidewalks and front porches still matter. The town’s history as a service and rail hub in the Annapolis Valley lingers in the housing stock—Victorian and Edwardian character homes, tidy wartime-era builds, and practical duplexes that reflect decades of steady, local demand rather than boom-and-bust cycles.
Daily life here is anchored by institutions. The hospital and nearby public offices bring a reliable stream of healthcare workers and public-sector employees, while long-time local households keep the community cadence familiar—kids on bikes, regulars who know the baristas, and neighbours who recognize each other’s dogs. Despite the “downtown” label, this is more car-oriented than many buyers expect (walk score 10/100), but errands cluster close enough that a quick drive or short ride can cover groceries, coffee, and appointments.
Real estate tends to be a mix of owner-occupied homes and rentals, with modest single-family properties competing alongside duplexes and low-rise apartments. Buyers are often drawn to renovated character homes near Main Street, while investors and first-time purchasers watch for well-kept duplexes and manageable older houses that can be updated over time. Inventory can feel tight in the most convenient pockets, and pricing typically reflects condition—move-in-ready homes command a premium, while older properties with original systems are the value plays for those comfortable with staged renovations.
Kentville’s Kentville neighbourhood currently has 52 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $471,950 and an average of $294/sqft, suggesting pricing is holding at a mid-to-upper tier for the area. Homes are averaging 84 days on market, indicating buyers have some leverage and time to compare options, while 16 new listings in the past 30 days points to a steady inflow of inventory that could support negotiation opportunities for buyers and value-focused investors.
Walk Score 10 · Bike Score 41
The median asking price in Kentville is $549,900, across 41 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $558,932. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 41 active MLS® listings in Kentville as of August 12, 2026. 11 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Kentville have been on the market an average of 93 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 41 homes currently listed in Kentville, 73% detached houses, 15% vacant land, 2% duplexes, 2% condos.
Kentville has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 41.