Portugal Cove South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
As of September 15, 2026, the median asking price in Portugal Cove South is $110,000, across 3 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 66 days.
1 new listing came to market in Portugal Cove South in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $43 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.
Salt air, quiet coves, home
Portugal Cove South is the kind of Southern Shore outport where the ocean sets the schedule. Set along a rugged coastline south of St. John’s, it’s a place of narrow lanes, hardy windbreaks, and long views over the Atlantic—more shoreline than streetscape, and more boat sheds than storefronts. With a walk score of 0, daily life here is intentionally car-based and self-sufficient, shaped by weather, tides, and the changing light on the water.
The community is small and rooted, with many households tied to generations of family history in the area and a seasonal uptick when former residents return or when summer visitors arrive to fish, hike, and unplug. You’ll see boats in the cove, crab pots and gear in yards, and neighbours who still stop for a chat because there’s time to. The appeal isn’t nightlife or amenities—it’s quiet, privacy, and the feeling of being at the edge of the island without being completely cut off.
Real estate leans heavily toward low-density, single-family homes—often modest and practical, sometimes updated for retirement living, and occasionally reimagined as a coastal getaway. Ocean views, sheltered lots, and proximity to the Southern Shore’s outdoor recreation are the main value drivers, while buyers should expect variability in servicing, maintenance needs typical of coastal properties, and limited nearby retail. Demand tends to come from lifestyle buyers, retirees, and people looking for a simpler base near the water, where the “market” is less about turnover and more about the right property coming up at the right time.
Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 23
The median asking price in Portugal Cove South is $110,000, across 3 active MLS® listings as of September 15, 2026. The average asking price is $144,967. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 3 active MLS® listings in Portugal Cove South as of September 15, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Portugal Cove South have been on the market an average of 66 days as of September 15, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Portugal Cove South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 23.
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