Sutherlands River

Sutherlands River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Sutherlands River is $159,450, across 6 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 430 days.

1 new listing came to market in Sutherlands River in the last 30 days.

Vacant land in Sutherlands River are listed at an average of $132,580 across 5 active listings.

Quiet acres on the backroads

About Sutherlands River

Sutherlands River is the kind of Pictou County place you find by following a ribbon of road past hayfields, mixed forest, and mailboxes spaced far apart. Homes sit on generous lots—farmhouse holdovers, practical bungalows, and newer builds tucked into clearings—where the loudest soundtrack is usually wind in the trees and the occasional truck rolling by. With a Walk Score of 0, life here is designed around the driveway: errands, school runs, and coffee all start with a set of keys.

The community’s rhythm is rural and long-rooted, shaped by agriculture, woodlots, and the working geography of nearby service and industrial hubs. Many households have been here for decades, and newcomers often arrive for space, privacy, and a slower pace rather than amenities at the doorstep. It’s a place where neighbours may be a few hundred metres away, yet people still keep tabs on one another—especially when weather turns and the county roads matter most.

Real estate in Sutherlands River tends to be value-driven compared with larger centres, with buyers weighing land, outbuildings, and condition as much as square footage. Inventory is typically limited and property-by-property unique: one listing might be a modest home with a big yard, another a small acreage with a workshop, and another a house that needs updates but offers the kind of quiet you can’t renovate into existence. The strongest appeal is for families wanting room to roam, retirees seeking calm, and practical buyers comfortable with rural realities like wells, septic, and longer drives for groceries and appointments.

Market pulse

Sutherlands River currently has 8 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $159,450, averaging $296/sqft and about 340 days on market, pointing to a slow-moving, patience-required market. With only 2 new listings in the past 30 days, inventory is limited but turnover is low, which can favor buyers and value-focused investors willing to negotiate and hold longer for the right opportunity.

Getting around

Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 12

Frequently asked questions about Sutherlands River

What is the average home price in Sutherlands River?

The median asking price in Sutherlands River is $159,450, across 6 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $171,983. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Sutherlands River?

There are 6 active MLS® listings in Sutherlands River 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 Sutherlands River?

Homes currently listed in Sutherlands River have been on the market an average of 430 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 Sutherlands River walkable?

Sutherlands River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 12.

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