Onslow Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Onslow Mountain is $504,250, across 10 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 265 days.
Asking prices work out to about $331 per square foot, based on the 8 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Onslow Mountain are listed at an average of $510,175 across 8 active listings.
Quiet ridgelines, room to breathe
Onslow Mountain sits on the gently rising ground just outside Truro, where pavement gives way to wooded lanes, long driveways, and hillside clearings that open onto big-sky views. It’s a place defined more by terrain than by town blocks: rolling lots, pockets of forest, and the kind of night-sky darkness you only get when there are no sidewalks, no streetlights, and very little through-traffic.
The community feel here is rural and steady—many households are long-time locals, tradespeople, and families who’ve chosen space and privacy over proximity. Daily life tends to orbit Truro for groceries, schools, sports, and healthcare, with commutes that feel short by Nova Scotia standards but still require a car for everything. Weekends are for trail walks, backyard projects, and quiet drives through the farmland and along the Cobequid foothills.
Real estate on Onslow Mountain is dominated by detached homes on larger parcels, with a mix of older rural houses, updated family homes, and newer builds tucked into the trees. Buyers typically come looking for acreage, a bit of separation from neighbours, and flexible outdoor space—gardens, workshops, or room for recreational gear—rather than walkable amenities (Walk Score: 0). Inventory can be thin and pricing varies widely based on land size, privacy, and condition, with well-maintained properties and view lots drawing the quickest interest.
Onslow Mountain currently has limited live market data available, which suggests low listing activity and makes near-term pricing trends harder to confirm with confidence. Buyers may encounter less competition but fewer choices, while investors should expect higher uncertainty on valuation and days-on-market until more comparable sales and active listings emerge.
Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 17
The median asking price in Onslow Mountain is $504,250, across 10 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $463,120. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 10 active MLS® listings in Onslow Mountain as of August 12, 2026.
Homes currently listed in Onslow Mountain have been on the market an average of 265 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 10 homes currently listed in Onslow Mountain, 80% detached houses, 20% vacant land.
Onslow Mountain has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 17.