North End

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in North End, Halifax is $585,000, across 87 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 80 days.

22 new listings came to market in North End in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $451 per square foot, based on the 58 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in North End are listed at an average of $650,181 across 26 active listings.

Condos in North End are listed at an average of $507,587 across 23 active listings.

Duplexes in North End are listed at an average of $796,933 across 9 active listings.

Townhouses in North End are listed at an average of $512,643 across 7 active listings.

Heritage porches, modern city pulse

About North End

Halifax’s North End feels like a neighbourhood in constant conversation with itself: century-old clapboard houses and stacked flats facing a street-level soundtrack of espresso grinders, bike bells, and late-night patios. Once a working waterfront-adjacent district shaped by industry, immigration, and a strong Black Nova Scotian presence, it has become one of the city’s most magnetic inner-city areas—still gritty around the edges, but undeniably energetic. With a Walk Score around 90, daily life here is designed for feet: corner stores, cafés, and parks are part of the routine rather than the destination.

The built form is a defining feature. Victorian and Edwardian homes—many carved into duplexes or small multi-units—sit alongside tight-lot infill and new mid-rise projects that have been climbing along Gottingen and Agricola. Tree-lined side streets offer a quieter rhythm, while the main corridors stay busy with restaurants, galleries, and small shops that turn weeknights into something social. Residents skew younger and renter-heavy, with a mix of long-time locals, students, artists, and professionals who want to live close to downtown without needing a car.

Real estate in the North End is a study in contrasts: renovated character homes command a premium, while older multi-unit buildings and smaller condos appeal to investors and first-time buyers looking for walkability and rent demand. Inventory can be tight, and the neighbourhood’s ongoing transformation keeps values resilient—especially near the Agricola and Gottingen spines where new housing continues to add density. For buyers, the trade-offs are familiar: more competition and smaller lots, rewarded by a lived-in urban fabric that’s hard to replicate elsewhere in Halifax.

Market pulse

North End currently has 190 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $582,500 and an average of $496/sqft, pointing to firm pricing despite a market that’s taking time to clear. With homes averaging 106 days on market and 43 new listings added in the past 30 days, buyers and investors have more choice and negotiating room, but well-priced properties can still stand out.

Getting around

Walk Score 90 · Transit Score 62 · Bike Score 72

Frequently asked questions about North End

What is the average home price in North End?

The median asking price in North End, Halifax is $585,000, across 87 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $636,230. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in North End?

There are 87 active MLS® listings in North End, Halifax as of August 12, 2026. 22 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in North End?

Homes currently listed in North End, Halifax have been on the market an average of 80 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 North End?

Of the 87 homes currently listed in North End, Halifax, 30% detached houses, 26% condos, 10% duplexes, 8% townhouses.

Is North End walkable?

North End has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as a Walker's Paradise — daily errands do not require a car. Transit Score is 62. Bike Score is 72.

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