Stoney Island

Stoney Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Stoney Island is $340,000, across 3 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 234 days.

Asking prices work out to about $340 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.

Sea air, silence, stubborn beauty

About Stoney Island

Stoney Island is the kind of Nova Scotia coastal hamlet where the horizon does most of the talking. Low-slung homes sit back from the shore behind wind-bent spruce, and the daily soundtrack leans toward gulls, engines idling at the wharf, and the occasional pickup rolling by. It’s rural, salt-stained, and intentionally unpolished—less a “neighbourhood” in the city sense and more a small community stitched together by coastline, weather, and memory.

The population mix tends to favour long-time residents and families connected to the region’s working life—marine and coastal trades, resource-linked work, and practical, hands-on businesses that still run on reputation. Alongside them are a smaller number of seasonal owners and lifestyle buyers who come for the quiet and stay for the reset: early morning shoreline walks, wide-open skies, and the feeling that you’re living at the edge of the map. With a Walk Score around 7/100, errands are a car trip and neighbours matter more than nearby amenities.

Real estate here is defined by land, water access, and durability. Inventory is typically limited, and homes range from older, modest houses—some renovated, some simply maintained—to newer builds designed for views and year-round comfort. Pricing and demand can swing with the broader Nova Scotia coastal market and with the availability of serviceable properties, but the underlying appeal is consistent: privacy, space, and a genuine coastal lifestyle that doesn’t need to be curated.

Market pulse

Stoney Island currently has 4 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $339,500, averaging $308 per square foot. Homes are taking an average of 199 days to sell, suggesting a slower-paced market where buyers and investors may have more room to negotiate and time to evaluate value, while still needing to be selective on pricing relative to condition and location.

Getting around

Walk Score 7 · Bike Score 25

Frequently asked questions about Stoney Island

What is the average home price in Stoney Island?

The median asking price in Stoney Island is $340,000, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $342,667. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Stoney Island?

There are 3 active MLS® listings in Stoney Island as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Stoney Island?

Homes currently listed in Stoney Island have been on the market an average of 234 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 Stoney Island walkable?

Stoney Island has a Walk Score of 7 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 25.

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