Liscomb

Liscomb, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Liscomb is $299,000, across 3 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 329 days.

1 new listing came to market in Liscomb in the last 30 days.

About Liscomb

Liscomb is a small, rural coastal community along the Liscomb River on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, characterized by forested lots, riverfront and ocean-adjacent properties, and a quiet, low-density lifestyle. The housing stock is dominated by detached homes, cottages, and seasonal/recreational properties, with limited new construction and a buyer pool that often includes retirees, remote workers seeking acreage, and lifestyle purchasers. Demographics skew older than major urban centres, and day-to-day amenities are modest in-neighbourhood; most shopping and services are typically accessed by driving to nearby communities such as Sherbrooke (St. Mary’s) or larger regional hubs (e.g., Antigonish or the Halifax area for specialized services).

Local amenities are anchored by nature and tourism assets—river access, nearby beaches and coastal drives, fishing/boating, and the Liscombe Lodge area—rather than urban retail. Schools and community services are generally served at the municipal/regional level rather than within a walkable neighbourhood core, and public transit is minimal to non-existent, making car ownership effectively required. Real estate trends tend to be more stable and less liquid than Halifax, with prices influenced by interest rates, the recreational market, and limited comparable sales. Investment demand is typically strongest for well-located waterfront or short-term-rental-suitable homes, while long-term rental demand exists but is thinner and more price-sensitive due to local employment scale and smaller tenant pools.

Market pulse

Liscomb’s current market shows 14 active listings with a median asking price of $262,000 and an average of $388 per square foot, suggesting relatively affordable entry points but pricing that can vary by property type and condition. With homes averaging 234 days on market and only 1 new listing in the past 30 days, the pace looks slow, giving buyers added negotiating leverage while investors may find opportunities in longer-held listings where sellers could be more flexible.

Frequently asked questions about Liscomb

What is the average home price in Liscomb?

The median asking price in Liscomb is $299,000, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $262,633. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Liscomb?

There are 3 active MLS® listings in Liscomb as of August 12, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Liscomb?

Homes currently listed in Liscomb have been on the market an average of 329 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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