St. John's - NL

St. John's - NL, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in St. John's - NL is $359,900, across 7 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 54 days.

5 new listings came to market in St. John's - NL in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $172 per square foot, based on the 7 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in St. John's - NL are listed at an average of $402,417 across 6 active listings.

About St. John's - NL

St. John’s (citywide) blends historic, dense urban living around the Downtown/Georgestown/Jellybean Row area with suburban-style neighbourhoods such as Kenmount Terrace, East End, and Southlands. The population skews toward young professionals, public-sector workers, students (Memorial University) and healthcare staff (Health Sciences Centre), alongside long-established households. Key amenities include the Downtown core’s restaurants and nightlife, Quidi Vidi Lake trails, Signal Hill, major shopping along Kenmount Road and Stavanger Drive, and quick access to the airport and industrial employment nodes.

Schools and services are broadly accessible, with several public schools across the city and proximity to Memorial University driving steady rental demand (particularly for 2–3 bedroom units). Metrobus provides transit coverage, with the most reliable service on core routes linking Downtown, MUN, and major retail corridors; however, many areas remain car-oriented. Real estate trends typically feature a mix of older rowhouses and detached homes closer to Downtown and more modern single-family stock and townhomes in newer subdivisions, with recent years showing tightening supply, moderate-to-strong price gains off a historically lower base, and improving (but still mid-range) gross yields versus larger Canadian metros.

Market pulse

St. John's - NL currently has 7 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $359,900 and an average of $172/sqft, suggesting moderate pricing with limited inventory. Homes are taking about 50 days on market on average, and with 5 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh supply is coming in but not enough to signal a major shift. For buyers and investors, this points to a steady, selective market where well-priced properties can still attract attention while overpriced listings may linger.

Getting around

Walk Score 65 · Transit Score 39 · Bike Score 48

Frequently asked questions about St. John's - NL

What is the average home price in St. John's - NL?

The median asking price in St. John's - NL is $359,900, across 7 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $573,486. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in St. John's - NL?

There are 7 active MLS® listings in St. John's - NL as of August 12, 2026. 5 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in St. John's - NL?

Homes currently listed in St. John's - NL have been on the market an average of 54 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

Is St. John's - NL walkable?

St. John's - NL has a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 39. Bike Score is 48.

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