Mascarene, New Brunswick
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Mascarene, Back Bay is $519,000, across 9 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 163 days.
Asking prices work out to about $346 per square foot, based on the 9 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Mascarene are listed at an average of $787,367 across 9 active listings.
Mascarene is a small, rural coastal community in northeastern New Brunswick (in the Bathurst area), characterized by low-density housing, a quiet pace of life, and strong ties to fishing, forestry, and regional service employment. The neighbourhood is primarily composed of detached homes on larger lots, with a modest share of older housing stock and limited purpose-built rental inventory. Demographically it tends to skew toward families and long-time residents, with some seasonal activity and retirees attracted by affordability and proximity to the bay.
Amenities within Mascarene itself are limited, so most daily shopping, healthcare, restaurants, and recreation are accessed in nearby Bathurst and surrounding communities. Schools are generally served through the regional school network (typically requiring busing/short drives), and public transit is minimal to none—car ownership is effectively required. The real estate market is thinly traded and price discovery can be uneven, but affordability remains a key draw. Recent years have seen moderate gains from broader Atlantic Canada demand, though momentum is more stable than in major centres, with yields supported by low purchase prices but tempered by smaller tenant pools and higher vacancy risk than urban markets.
Across Mascarene, the current for-sale market is quite limited with 9 active listings, spanning a range of housing types and conditions across the city, from more established areas to newer pockets. The median asking price is $519,000 and the average asking level is $346/sqft, while an average 163 days on market suggests listings are taking time to gain traction—creating room for careful comparison and negotiation for buyers and patient, well-priced positioning for investors.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Mascarene covers about 60 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 Mascarene you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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