Portland Hills, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Portland Hills is $672,400, across 8 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 60 days.
2 new listings came to market in Portland Hills in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $302 per square foot, based on the 7 listings that report floor area.
Quiet Dartmouth streets, quick commutes
Tucked on Dartmouth’s east side, Portland Hills is the kind of neighbourhood you notice for its calm: curving residential streets, a steady rhythm of school drop-offs, and neighbours who tend to stay awhile. It’s not a “main-street” district—its identity is more lived-in than curated—built around practical access to Portland Street and the arterial routes that stitch together Cole Harbour, Burnside, and downtown Halifax/Dartmouth.
Homes here lean toward low- to mid-density housing—detached houses, townhomes, and pockets of newer builds mixed with established properties—set on family-oriented blocks where backyard decks and driveway chats still matter. The population skews to working professionals, families, and long-term residents who value predictability: parks close by, daily errands a short drive away, and a neighbourhood that feels removed from the bustle without being isolated.
With a Walk Score around 35, Portland Hills is decisively car-oriented, but that same layout supports the commute-first lifestyle many residents prefer. In real estate, demand is typically driven by buyers looking for Dartmouth value with HRM-wide access—often upgrading for space, school catchments, or a quieter streetscape—while sellers benefit from the area’s reputation for stability and broad appeal. Inventory can feel tight in the most family-friendly pockets, and well-maintained homes tend to move quickest when they’re priced in line with recent Dartmouth comparables.
Portland Hills currently has 10 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $624,400 and an average of $292 per square foot, giving buyers and investors a clear benchmark for pricing. Homes are averaging 54 days on market, suggesting a measured pace where well-priced properties can still attract attention but patience and negotiation room may exist. With 3 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is coming on, offering slightly more choice without signaling a major shift in supply.
Walk Score 35 · Transit Score 46 · Bike Score 22
The median asking price in Portland Hills is $672,400, across 8 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $688,425. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 8 active MLS® listings in Portland Hills as of August 12, 2026. 2 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Portland Hills have been on the market an average of 60 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Portland Hills has a Walk Score of 35 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — most errands require a car. Transit Score is 46. Bike Score is 22.