Oakfield

Oakfield, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Oakfield is $799,900, across 11 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 71 days.

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

Asking prices work out to about $350 per square foot, based on the 10 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Oakfield are listed at an average of $1,086,420 across 10 active listings.

About Oakfield

Oakfield is a semi-rural lake-and-woodland community in the Halifax Regional Municipality, centered around Oakfield Park and the Oakfield Golf & Country Club area, with housing largely consisting of detached homes on larger lots, many with lake access or proximity to Grand Lake/Shubenacadie system. The neighbourhood attracts established families, professionals, and move-up buyers seeking space and privacy while remaining within commuting distance of Dartmouth and Halifax. The overall feel is quiet and residential with a strong outdoor recreation focus (golf, boating, trails), and day-to-day services are typically accessed in nearby Fall River, Enfield, and Lower Sackville.

Amenities are oriented to lifestyle rather than dense retail: golf, parks, lakes, and community facilities, plus convenient access to Highway 102/118 corridors for commuting and the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Schooling is generally served through nearby communities in the Fall River/Enfield area (HRCE catchments), and transit is limited; most households are car-dependent, which affects rental demand toward higher-income tenants and families. Real estate trends are characterized by low turnover, higher price points than many HRM suburbs due to lot sizes and waterfront influence, and steadier-than-core-Halifax rental liquidity; investors typically see modest-to-moderate yields with stronger long-term appreciation potential driven by constrained supply, lifestyle demand, and proximity to major employment nodes.

Market pulse

Oakfield currently has 14 active listings with a median asking price of $819,900 and an average of $354/sqft, pointing to a higher-end market where pricing remains firm. With homes averaging 92 days on market and only 2 new listings in the past 30 days, activity appears measured, giving buyers some room to negotiate while investors should prioritize properties with strong positioning and clear value to overcome longer selling timelines.

Frequently asked questions about Oakfield

What is the average home price in Oakfield?

The median asking price in Oakfield is $799,900, across 11 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,004,836. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Oakfield?

There are 11 active MLS® listings in Oakfield 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 Oakfield?

Homes currently listed in Oakfield have been on the market an average of 71 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 Oakfield?

Of the 11 homes currently listed in Oakfield, 91% detached houses, 9% vacant land.

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