Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Sandy Cove is $400,000, across 4 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 90 days.
Asking prices work out to about $194 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.
Sandy Cove is a very small coastal neighbourhood/community in Digby County on the Bay of Fundy, characterized by working-harbour roots, scattered single-family homes, seasonal cottages, and ocean-view properties on larger lots. Demographics skew older with many long-time local residents, alongside a modest seasonal influx of retirees and second-home owners attracted by shoreline access, quiet streets, and outdoor recreation. Day-to-day amenities are limited within the immediate community; most shopping, healthcare, and services are accessed in nearby Digby and surrounding Annapolis Basin communities.
There are no major transit services locally, so car-dependence is the norm; this limits renter depth but suits lifestyle buyers and remote workers. School options are generally served through the regional school system with students commuting to nearby communities, and families typically prioritize proximity to Digby-area schools and services. The real estate market is thinly traded and can be volatile property-to-property, with prices influenced heavily by waterfront frontage, view corridors, and condition/renovation level; demand has been supported by Nova Scotia lifestyle migration since 2020, though liquidity remains lower than larger centres. For investors, returns tend to rely more on capital preservation/appreciation and occasional short-term/seasonal rental upside than on strong long-term rental fundamentals.
Sandy Cove currently has 5 active listings with a median asking price of $400,000 and an average of $213 per square foot, suggesting pricing that’s holding steady but still offers room for value comparisons across homes. With properties averaging 64 days on market and only 1 new listing in the past 30 days, buyers may have time to negotiate while investors should watch for limited fresh supply and be selective on deals that align with the local price-per-square-foot trend.
Walk Score 1 · Bike Score 26
The median asking price in Sandy Cove is $400,000, across 4 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $382,625. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 4 active MLS® listings in Sandy Cove as of August 12, 2026.
Homes currently listed in Sandy Cove have been on the market an average of 90 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Sandy Cove has a Walk Score of 1 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 26.