Roaches Line

Roaches Line, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Roaches Line is $137,500, across 6 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 132 days.

1 new listing came to market in Roaches Line in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $131 per square foot, based on the 5 listings that report floor area.

About Roaches Line

Roaches Line is a small, rural community along Route 70 in the Trinity Bay area of Newfoundland and Labrador, characterized by low-density housing, wooded lots, and a quiet, outdoors-oriented lifestyle (ATV/snowmobile access, lakes and trails). The population profile skews toward long-term local residents and families, with some seasonal and recreational property ownership tied to cabins and hunting/fishing use. Daily amenities are limited within the community; residents typically drive to nearby service centres such as Whitbourne and Bay Roberts (and occasionally Carbonear) for groceries, healthcare, restaurants, and most retail needs.

There is no local urban-style transit; driving is essential, and commuting patterns commonly connect to Bay Roberts/Carbonear or the broader Avalon Peninsula. Schooling is generally served through nearby communities within the regional school network rather than a full suite of neighbourhood schools on-site. The real estate market is dominated by detached homes and some cabin/recreational inventory, with lower entry prices than the St. John’s metro. Trends in recent years have reflected modest-to-strong appreciation from pandemic-era demand for rural space and constrained supply, while rental demand is smaller and more seasonal/worker-driven than in larger centres, leading to moderate yields but less liquidity and longer leasing/selling timelines.

Market pulse

Roaches Line currently has 21 active listings with a median asking price of $159,900 and an average of $140 per square foot, suggesting relatively accessible pricing for buyers. Homes are taking about 72 days on market on average, and with 7 new listings in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished, giving buyers and investors some room to compare options and negotiate while staying alert for well-priced new arrivals.

Frequently asked questions about Roaches Line

What is the average home price in Roaches Line?

The median asking price in Roaches Line is $137,500, across 6 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $260,800. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Roaches Line?

There are 6 active MLS® listings in Roaches Line as of August 12, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Roaches Line?

Homes currently listed in Roaches Line have been on the market an average of 132 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

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