Onslow Mountain, Nova Scotia
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Onslow Mountain is $510,000, across 7 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 206 days.
1 new listing came to market in Onslow Mountain in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $325 per square foot, based on the 7 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Onslow Mountain are listed at an average of $495,114 across 7 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’s for-sale market is thin and varied right now, with just 9 active listings spanning different home types and settings across the city, and a median asking price of $510,000 (about $325 per square foot on average). With listings averaging 285 days on market so far and only 1 new listing in the past 30 days, inventory is moving slowly and selection is limited, giving buyers more time to negotiate while investors may find value in the smaller pool of options and longer marketing windows.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 11, 2026. Not financial advice.
Onslow Mountain covers about 78 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 Onslow Mountain you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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