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.
Coastal, low-density living at metro St. John’s edge
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's offers a coastal setting and detached-home living with a commuter-friendly orientation to the St. John’s metro area.
The area is defined by low-density development, ocean-side scenery, and a housing mix where detached homes and vacant land are both common. The appeal is space and setting more than being steps from everything; it is not a place built around a single, walkable retail strip or a uniform “one-center” amenity pattern.
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's is characterized by a mix dominated by vacant land, with detached houses also common. The result is a built form that feels spread out, where individual properties and their immediate setting matter more than a uniform streetscape.
A typical home here is a detached house, often positioned as a private residential property within a low-density coastal area.
In Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, look beyond finishes and focus on how the property functions day to day in a low-density, coastal context—especially access, services, and what’s nearby across the area.
Amenities are dispersed across the area, so the practicality of getting to convenience shopping, dining, and recreation can differ meaningfully from one location to another.
With vacant land common, confirm what’s included and what’s not—particularly if you’re evaluating a property for future changes rather than only its current use.
A shoreline setting can bring different maintenance realities than an inland property; evaluate the exterior condition and how the home handles weather.
Pharmacy and everyday pickups exist locally (for example, Breakwater Pharmacy and PharmaChoice, plus several convenience and general stores), but they are not concentrated in one spot—map what you’ll use most often.
Selling in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's comes down to two comparisons buyers make: your home against what else is for sale, and this location against the alternatives.
Buyers weigh your home against the homes listed in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's right now. The current listings and asking prices are in the Market section of this page.
Put the places a buyer will use in the listing: Murrays Pond River, Blast Hole Pond River and Voisey's Brook Pond.
Photography, condition and first impressions decide which listings buyers book to see. Have the home ready before it goes live.
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's offers a coastal, low-density way of living on the edge of the St. John’s metro area, with detached homes and substantial vacant land shaping the experience. It stands out for setting-driven living—shoreline access, parks, and small local hubs—rather than a single, centralized commercial core. It’s a strong match for buyers who want space and a coastal backdrop, and less compelling for those prioritizing a fully walkable daily routine.
This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.
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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