Portugal Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
As of September 4, 2026, the median asking price in Portugal Cove is $375,000, across 67 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 97 days.
14 new listings came to market in Portugal Cove in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $216 per square foot, based on the 32 listings that report floor area.
Vacant land in Portugal Cove are listed at an average of $197,270 across 35 active listings.
Detached homes in Portugal Cove are listed at an average of $715,622 across 30 active listings.
Coastal Quiet, City Close
Portugal Cove sits on the northeast edge of the St. John’s metro, where salt air and spruce-lined roads make the commute feel like a reset. Part of the Town of Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s, the community reads as rural-suburban: low density, big skies, and a shoreline that still shapes daily routines—from evening drives to the water to weekend hikes that start practically at the doorstep.
Homes here are predominantly detached and owner-occupied, often on larger lots than you’ll find in the city, with newer builds mixed among well-kept, older family properties. The housing rhythm is unhurried: listings can be less frequent than in core St. John’s, and buyers tend to be people who already know the area—families looking for space, multi-generational households, and professionals who want calm without giving up access to services.
What makes Portugal Cove special is its lived-in sense of community and its proximity to outdoor recreation. The cove itself, the Bell Island ferry, and nearby trails pull residents outside year-round, while schools and everyday amenities in Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s and nearby St. John’s fill in the practical needs. Real estate demand generally tracks the broader metro market—space, privacy, and newer construction are strong draws—while the neighbourhood’s limited turnover keeps it feeling stable and locally rooted.
Portugal Cove currently has limited live market data available, which makes it difficult to quantify pricing trends, days on market, or supply conditions with confidence. Buyers and investors should treat this as a lower-visibility market in the short term and rely more heavily on recent comparable sales, active listing history, and on-the-ground due diligence to gauge value and negotiation leverage.
Walk Score 9 · Bike Score 28
The median asking price in Portugal Cove is $375,000, across 67 active MLS® listings as of September 4, 2026. The average asking price is $436,239. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 67 active MLS® listings in Portugal Cove as of September 4, 2026. 14 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Portugal Cove have been on the market an average of 97 days as of September 4, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 67 homes currently listed in Portugal Cove, 52% vacant land, 45% detached houses, 1% multi-family homes.
Portugal Cove has a Walk Score of 9 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 28.
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