Old Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of September 4, 2026, the median asking price in Old Dartmouth is $699,900, across 33 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 70 days.
11 new listings came to market in Old Dartmouth in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $545 per square foot, based on the 18 listings that report floor area.
Condos in Old Dartmouth are listed at an average of $962,378 across 14 active listings.
Detached homes in Old Dartmouth are listed at an average of $677,100 across 6 active listings.
Vacant land in Old Dartmouth are listed at an average of $704,740 across 5 active listings.
Old Dartmouth is a walkable, historic inner-urban neighbourhood on the east side of Halifax Harbour, centred around Downtown Dartmouth, the waterfront, and the Alderney Landing area. It has a mix of long-established residents, young professionals, and students drawn by proximity to Downtown Halifax, the ferry, and a growing restaurant/arts scene. Housing is varied: older wood-frame homes and duplexes, small apartment buildings, and an increasing number of mid-rise condos and rentals near transit and the waterfront. Demand is supported by limited land supply, ongoing reinvestment, and the broader Halifax-area population growth that continues to push buyers and renters toward well-located neighbourhoods with urban amenities.
Key amenities include the Dartmouth Waterfront and boardwalk, Alderney Landing events/market, Lake Banook and nearby parks, and quick access to Burnside employment via the Circumferential Highway. Transit is a major strength: frequent bus service and the Halifax Transit ferry provide reliable access to Downtown Halifax, which supports commuter and student rental demand. Schools in and around the neighbourhood (including elementary and junior high options, with larger high school catchments nearby) make the area workable for families, though many buyers are also attracted by lifestyle and commute. Real estate trends typically feature tight vacancy, competitive rentals, and pricing that has risen materially over the past five years, with more recent growth moderating as interest rates and affordability constraints temper bidding intensity while infill and multi-unit interest remains solid.
Current live market data for Old Dartmouth in Old Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is limited, so there aren’t reliable neighbourhood-specific figures to confirm current pricing, days on market, or inventory trends right now. For buyers and investors, that uncertainty makes it especially important to track new listings and recent comparable sales closely, as individual property condition and micro-location are likely to have an outsized impact on value and negotiating leverage.
Walk Score 73 · Transit Score 49 · Bike Score 42
The median asking price in Old Dartmouth is $699,900, across 33 active MLS® listings as of September 4, 2026. The average asking price is $932,794. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 33 active MLS® listings in Old Dartmouth as of September 4, 2026. 11 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Old Dartmouth have been on the market an average of 70 days as of September 4, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 33 homes currently listed in Old Dartmouth, 42% condos, 18% detached houses, 15% vacant land, 6% duplexes.
Old Dartmouth has a Walk Score of 73 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 49. Bike Score is 42.
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