Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's is $372,250, across 70 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 103 days.
17 new listings came to market in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $215 per square foot, based on the 35 listings that report floor area.
Vacant land in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's are listed at an average of $195,284 across 35 active listings.
Detached homes in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's are listed at an average of $670,396 across 33 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 69 active listings with a median asking price of $389,900, averaging $220/sqft and 98 days on market so far, pointing to a market where many homes are taking time to find the right buyer. With 12 new listings added in the past 30 days, options are building across the city’s mix of coastal/rural pockets and newer subdivisions, giving buyers and investors more room to compare value and negotiate depending on location, lot size, and home style.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 11, 2026. Not financial advice.
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's covers about 60 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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