Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's is $339,000, across 73 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 77 days.
27 new listings came to market in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $221 per square foot, based on the 36 listings that report floor area.
Vacant land in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's are listed at an average of $186,708 across 37 active listings.
Detached homes in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's are listed at an average of $682,149 across 34 active listings.
Ocean air, bigger lots, calmer days
Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s sits on the northeast edge of the St. John’s metro, where the city thins out into wooded roads, salt air, and coves that still feel like outport Newfoundland. It’s a place of mornings with fog on the water, kids waiting for the school bus on quiet shoulders, and evenings when the sound of traffic fades behind the trees. With a Walk Score around 29, daily life is built around the car—driving for groceries, activities, and errands—but the trade-off is space, privacy, and a slower pace.
Housing here is defined by detached homes on larger parcels, a mix of well-kept family houses, newer builds tucked into subdivisions, and older properties with mature trees and the occasional glimpse of the ocean. Many homes are owner-occupied and long-held, giving streets a settled, neighbourly feel rather than a churn of short-term moves. Expect modern upgrades in pockets, but also plenty of classic Newfoundland practicality—garages, sheds, and yards big enough for gardens, playsets, and snow storage.
The market tends to attract families and move-up buyers who want room to breathe while keeping St. John’s within commuting range via Portugal Cove Road. Prices and inventory can move quickly when well-located homes hit the market, especially those with water views or newer finishes, but the overall feel remains “buy for the long haul.” It’s less about living steps from shops and more about a coastal lifestyle—trails, shorelines, community events, and the comfort of a quiet home base just outside the city.
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's currently has 137 active listings with a median asking price of $279,000, averaging $219 per square foot and about 98 days on market, suggesting a market where buyers have time to compare options and negotiate. With 40 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory is being refreshed, which can create opportunities for value-focused buyers and investors, while sellers may need strong pricing and presentation to stand out.
Walk Score 29 · Bike Score 6
The median asking price in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's is $339,000, across 73 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $424,057. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 73 active MLS® listings in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's as of August 12, 2026. 27 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's have been on the market an average of 77 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 73 homes currently listed in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, 51% vacant land, 47% detached houses, 1% multi-family homes.
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's has a Walk Score of 29 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — most errands require a car. Bike Score is 6.