Southern Harbour

Southern Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Southern Harbour is $239,900, across 5 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 66 days.

1 new listing came to market in Southern Harbour in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $298 per square foot, based on the 5 listings that report floor area.

About Southern Harbour

Southern Harbour is a small, coastal outport community on the Avalon Peninsula (within the Town of Placentia) characterized by rugged shoreline scenery, detached single-family homes on larger lots, and a quiet, close-knit year-round population with a noticeable seasonal uptick from visitors and cottage use. Demographics skew toward families and older residents, with many households tied to regional employment in Placentia, Argentia, and Greater St. John’s commuting patterns. Day-to-day amenities are limited in-neighbourhood (typical of rural Newfoundland), with most groceries, medical services, and broader retail accessed in nearby Placentia or along the route toward Whitbourne/St. John’s.

Local recreation centres on the harbour, outdoor activities, and community events; schooling is generally served through the broader Placentia-area school catchments rather than multiple on-site schools. Public transit is minimal to non-existent, so car dependency is the norm. Real estate market activity is thin (low sales volume, wider pricing dispersion), with values historically lower than St. John’s but supported by gradual in-migration, lifestyle/retirement buyers, and periodic demand for short-term stays tied to coastal tourism. Investors typically find modest absolute rents and limited purpose-built rental stock; returns depend on purchase price discipline, property condition (winterization/maintenance), and whether a portion of demand can be captured from seasonal or workforce renters.

Market pulse

Southern Harbour’s for-sale market is currently small with 6 active listings, led by a median asking price of $272,400 and an average of $274 per square foot. Homes are taking an average of 68 days to sell, suggesting buyers have time to compare options and negotiate, while investors should expect a measured pace rather than quick turnover. With 3 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is arriving, but overall selection remains limited.

Frequently asked questions about Southern Harbour

What is the average home price in Southern Harbour?

The median asking price in Southern Harbour is $239,900, across 5 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $361,940. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Southern Harbour?

There are 5 active MLS® listings in Southern Harbour 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 Southern Harbour?

Homes currently listed in Southern Harbour have been on the market an average of 66 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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