Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Placentia is $99,500, across 56 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 124 days.
8 new listings came to market in Placentia in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $129 per square foot, based on the 25 listings that report floor area.
Vacant land in Placentia are listed at an average of $70,456 across 27 active listings.
Detached homes in Placentia are listed at an average of $225,252 across 24 active listings.
Harbourfront calm, Avalon roots
Placentia sits where the land meets a working harbour, its streets stitched together by salt air, church spires, and the quiet confidence of a town that has seen centuries come and go. The Avalon Peninsula light hits old clapboard and low-slung bungalows in a way that makes even an ordinary Tuesday feel a little historic. With a Walk Score of 2/100, daily life here is unmistakably car-first—errands, hockey practice, and groceries tend to be measured in minutes behind the wheel rather than blocks on foot.
There’s a strong “everybody knows somebody” rhythm: multi-generation households, tradespeople, public-sector workers, and families who’ve stayed close to the water for work and for belonging. The harbour and nearby industrial/service employment keep the town grounded in practical routines, while summer brings a familiar swell of seasonal visitors and returning residents that wakes up patios, camp roads, and shoreline viewpoints.
Real estate in Placentia is defined by established housing stock—older detached homes, bungalows, and practical family properties with yards—alongside pockets of newer infill and renovations that modernize without erasing the town’s character. Buyers are often value-minded and patient, watching for well-kept homes with updated roofs, windows, and heating in a climate that rewards good maintenance. Demand tends to follow local job stability and broader Avalon commuting patterns, making the market feel steady and community-driven rather than trend-chasing.
Placentia currently has 63 active listings with a median asking price of $129,900 and an average of $133 per square foot, giving buyers a broad selection at relatively accessible price points. Homes are taking an average of 121 days to sell, signalling a slower-paced market where negotiation and due diligence matter, while 10 new listings in the past 30 days suggest steady incoming inventory rather than a sudden surge.
Walk Score 2 · Bike Score 28
The median asking price in Placentia is $99,500, across 56 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $182,896. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 56 active MLS® listings in Placentia as of August 12, 2026. 8 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Placentia have been on the market an average of 124 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 56 homes currently listed in Placentia, 48% vacant land, 43% detached houses.
Placentia has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 28.