Tantallon, Nova Scotia
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Tantallon is $798,800, across 10 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 86 days.
1 new listing came to market in Tantallon in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $373 per square foot, based on the 9 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Tantallon are listed at an average of $861,589 across 9 active listings.
Tantallon (often referred to as Upper Tantallon) is a suburban-rural community on Halifax’s South Shore side, anchored along Highway 103 and the Hammonds Plains Road corridor. The neighbourhood is characterized by low- to medium-density housing—predominantly single-family detached homes, newer subdivisions, and some townhomes—set among lakes, forests, and coastal access points. Demographics skew toward families and working professionals who want more space than urban Halifax while still commuting to the city; many households are car-dependent and value proximity to outdoor recreation (lakes, trails, and nearby St. Margarets Bay).
Amenities are concentrated around the Tantallon commercial node (grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, fitness, and services), with broader retail and employment access via the Halifax region. Schools serving the area are typically part of the Halifax Regional Centre for Education catchments (local elementary options and nearby junior/high school routes), making it attractive for family renters and buyers. Transit is limited relative to urban Halifax, so rental demand is strongest among households with vehicles. Real estate has been influenced by the Halifax region’s in-migration and limited inventory: prices rose sharply through 2020–2022, then cooled as rates increased, with more recent conditions showing steadier, selective growth—especially for well-maintained family homes and properties with lake access or newer builds.
Tantallon’s active for-sale market is tight, with 10 listings and just 1 new listing in the past 30 days, pointing to limited fresh inventory across the wider community. Current asking prices show a higher-end tilt, with a median ask of $798,800 and an average of $373/sqft, reflecting a mix of larger single-family homes and more premium pockets alongside more modest options. With listings averaging 82 days on market so far, buyers may find room to negotiate on properties that have lingered, while well-positioned homes can still command firm asking expectations.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 22, 2026. Not financial advice.
Walk Score 11 · Transit Score 0 · Bike Score 5
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