Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Parrsboro is $257,450, across 20 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 82 days.
4 new listings came to market in Parrsboro in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $210 per square foot, based on the 16 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Parrsboro are listed at an average of $293,714 across 14 active listings.
Parrsboro is a small coastal community on the Minas Basin (Bay of Fundy) in Cumberland County, known for dramatic tides, fossil sites, and a walkable village core with a strong arts and tourism identity. The neighbourhood is largely low-rise and residential with a mix of older character homes, small cottages, and modest detached houses, plus some seasonal and short-term rental stock tied to summer visitors and events (e.g., theatre/arts and outdoor recreation). Demographics skew older with many long-term locals and retirees, but there is steady seasonal inflow and some in-migration seeking affordability and a slower pace of life.
Key amenities are concentrated around the town centre: grocery and everyday services, local shops/cafes, the Parrsboro Bandstand and waterfront/lookoff areas, and the Ship’s Company Theatre. Schools are served locally (elementary and regional options) with additional services in larger centres such as Amherst/Truro for specialized needs. Transit is limited and most residents rely on personal vehicles; Highway access supports commuting and regional travel, but employment is more local/service-based. Real estate trends are driven by affordability relative to Halifax, limited inventory, and demand for coastal lifestyle properties; price growth can be uneven year-to-year due to a small market, while rental demand is supported by local workers and seasonal/short-stay demand, though liquidity and tenant pool depth are more limited than urban Nova Scotia.
Parrsboro has 22 active listings with a median asking price of $279,700, averaging $226 per square foot and about 67 days on market, suggesting a market where well-priced homes can still take time to sell. With 9 new listings in the past 30 days, buyers and investors have fresh inventory to compare and negotiate against, while sellers may need sharp pricing and strong presentation to stand out.
The median asking price in Parrsboro is $257,450, across 20 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $249,035. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 20 active MLS® listings in Parrsboro as of August 12, 2026. 4 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Parrsboro have been on the market an average of 82 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 20 homes currently listed in Parrsboro, 70% detached houses, 15% vacant land, 5% multi-family homes.