Martins Point, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Martins Point is $1,037,000, across 4 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 136 days.
Asking prices work out to about $486 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.
Quiet coves, Chester within reach
Martins Point sits on Nova Scotia’s South Shore where the land narrows into rocky edges, small coves, and wharves that still read like working coastline even when the water is glass-calm. Just outside Chester, it feels tucked away—mailboxes spaced out along winding roads, spruce and salt air everywhere, and the kind of night sky you only get when streetlights are scarce. The community’s identity is coastal-first: boating chatter in season, the steady rhythm of tides year-round, and a calm that’s hard to manufacture anywhere closer to the city.
Residents are a blend of year-round households—families who like space and privacy, and older owners who’ve traded traffic for ocean air—alongside a notable share of seasonal and second-home residents. Summers bring a gentle swell of activity as cottages open up and boats return to moorings; winter quiets down to dog walks, woodstoves, and neighbourly check-ins after storms. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, with Chester the natural hub for groceries, schools, cafés, and services, and Halifax a longer but workable commute for those who cluster their office days.
Real estate in Martins Point tends to revolve around two main draws: proximity to the water and the promise of low-density living. Inventory is typically limited, and pricing can vary sharply based on ocean frontage, views, and the condition of older cottages versus newer builds. Buyers often look for classic South Shore features—durable materials, decks and screened porches, and practical outbuildings—while sellers benefit from the area’s enduring appeal to those seeking a quieter coastal base near Chester’s amenities and sailing culture.
Martins Point currently has 6 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $712,000 and an average of $390/sqft, pointing to a higher-value market with limited inventory. Homes are taking an average of 114 days to sell and only 1 new listing has arrived in the past 30 days, suggesting measured demand and a slower pace that can give buyers more room to negotiate while investors should underwrite longer holding times.
The median asking price in Martins Point is $1,037,000, across 4 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,609,500. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 4 active MLS® listings in Martins Point as of August 12, 2026.
Homes currently listed in Martins Point have been on the market an average of 136 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.