Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Summerside is $364,450, across 159 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 104 days.
29 new listings came to market in Summerside in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $144 per square foot, based on the 15 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Summerside are listed at an average of $397,984 across 87 active listings.
Vacant land in Summerside are listed at an average of $329,169 across 26 active listings.
Duplexes in Summerside are listed at an average of $394,842 across 12 active listings.
Homes in Summerside are listed at an average of $918,814 across 8 active listings.
Harbour Breezes, Main Street Ease
Summerside feels like PEI in miniature: a working harbour town with a downtown you can actually use on foot, where sea air drifts up Water Street and the day’s errands naturally end at a café table. The city grew around its port and rail-era bones, and you still see that layered history in streets lined with well-kept older homes, a handful of grander character properties, and tidy post-war bungalows that defined the mid-century expansion.
Who lives here is a blend of long-time Islanders, younger families priced out of larger markets, and working households tied to healthcare, public services, and the port/industrial base—plus a steady current of seasonal residents and visitors that keeps patios and waterfront paths lively in summer. The pace is noticeably community-first: kids biking to practice, seniors walking to appointments and groceries, and neighbours who recognize each other outside the rink or the library.
Real estate mirrors that mix. Near the core, buyers hunt for charm—older homes with porch details, mature trees, and walkability (Walk Score around 74) balanced against renovation realities. Further out, newer subdivisions offer modern layouts, attached garages, and easier maintenance, drawing move-up families and downsizers. Rentals remain important given local employment and school-year demand, while the summer tourism economy adds a subtle premium to properties that feel “close to everything,” especially near the waterfront and downtown amenities.
Summerside’s Summerside neighbourhood currently has 176 active listings with a median asking price of $369,900, averaging $139 per square foot, and homes are taking about 105 days on market. With 34 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory is building and conditions look favorable for buyers and investors to negotiate, while the longer selling timeline suggests being selective on pricing and targeting well-located or value-add opportunities.
Walk Score 74 · Bike Score 53
The median asking price in Summerside is $364,450, across 159 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $513,415. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 159 active MLS® listings in Summerside as of August 12, 2026. 29 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Summerside have been on the market an average of 104 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 159 homes currently listed in Summerside, 55% detached houses, 16% vacant land, 8% duplexes, 4% condos.
Summerside has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 53.