St. Philips, Newfoundland and Labrador
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in St. Philips, Portugal Cove - St. Philips is $614,900, across 34 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 59 days.
14 new listings came to market in St. Philips in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $217 per square foot, based on the 34 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in St. Philips are listed at an average of $670,396 across 33 active listings.
Ocean air, big yards, quiet
St. Philips sits where the St. John’s metro area thins out into salt air and open sky—a coastal community of winding roads, tucked-away coves, and houses set back on generous lots. It’s semi-rural in the best sense: you’ll hear the wind off Conception Bay and see kids biking on side streets, but you’re still a straightforward drive from shopping, offices, and services in St. John’s, Paradise, and Mount Pearl.
The area has a distinctly family-first rhythm. Many households are established couples and growing families drawn by space, privacy, and the calm that comes with being just outside the city’s bustle. Day-to-day life is car-dependent (the walk score tells the story), with routines built around commutes, school drop-offs, and weekend errands—then evenings back home, where decks, yards, and garages become the social hubs.
Real estate in St. Philips is defined by variety and land. You’ll find newer, modern single-family builds alongside older properties—some with updated interiors, others offering renovation potential—often with more outdoor room than buyers expect this close to the capital. The market tends to reward well-maintained homes with functional layouts and good parking, and it appeals to buyers who value square footage, lot size, and a quieter lifestyle over being steps from cafés or transit.
St. Philips’ current for-sale market is relatively tight with 34 active listings, and pricing skews toward higher-end and newer single-family homes across the town’s coastal and hillside areas, while more moderately priced options tend to be older or smaller properties and pockets farther from the water. The median asking price is $614,900 with an average of $217/sqft, and homes are sitting an average of 59 days on market so far, suggesting buyers have some room to be selective even as 14 new listings in the past 30 days add fresh choices. For investors, the limited inventory and higher price floor point to a market where value will hinge on lot appeal, condition, and proximity to St. John’s commuting routes rather than quick turnover.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
St. Philips 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 St. Philips you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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