Timberlea

Timberlea, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Timberlea is $637,400, across 60 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 86 days.

15 new listings came to market in Timberlea in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $312 per square foot, based on the 48 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Timberlea are listed at an average of $728,414 across 44 active listings.

Vacant land in Timberlea are listed at an average of $309,427 across 11 active listings.

About Timberlea

Timberlea is a suburban community in the Halifax Regional Municipality (within the Greater Halifax area, between Beechville/Lakeside and Tantallon) known for newer-to-mid-age single-family homes, townhouse pockets, and family-oriented subdivisions. The area skews toward working professionals and families seeking more space than peninsular Halifax, with a generally quiet, car-oriented feel and access to lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation. Day-to-day needs are served by nearby retail and services along St. Margarets Bay Road and the larger shopping/amenity nodes in Bayers Lake and Bedford, while healthcare and major employment nodes remain a manageable commute.

Key amenities include proximity to Brunello Golf, access to nearby lakes and green space, and quick drives to Bayers Lake power centre and Halifax. Schools serving the broader Timberlea/Lakeside area are oriented to families (elementary and junior/high options in the surrounding catchments), and transit is primarily bus service connecting to Halifax via main corridors, though most households rely on vehicles for commuting. Real estate trends have reflected the broader Halifax market: sustained demand from in-migration and constrained supply has supported steady price gains, with recent years showing some normalization from peak volatility; rentals remain competitive, and detached homes tend to dominate the investor landscape with moderate gross yields that are stronger on townhomes/secondary suites than on high-priced detached stock.

Market pulse

Timberlea’s market currently has 100 active listings with a median asking price of $716,950 and an average of $319 per square foot, giving buyers more choice and a clearer sense of value. Homes are taking an average of 78 days to sell, and with 28 new listings in the past 30 days, conditions suggest a more measured pace where buyers and investors can be selective and negotiate based on days-on-market and comparable pricing.

Getting around

Walk Score 5 · Transit Score 25 · Bike Score 27

Frequently asked questions about Timberlea

What is the average home price in Timberlea?

The median asking price in Timberlea is $637,400, across 60 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $635,557. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Timberlea?

There are 60 active MLS® listings in Timberlea as of August 12, 2026. 15 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Timberlea?

Homes currently listed in Timberlea have been on the market an average of 86 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Timberlea?

Of the 60 homes currently listed in Timberlea, 73% detached houses, 18% vacant land, 3% duplexes, 3% townhouses.

Is Timberlea walkable?

Timberlea has a Walk Score of 5 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Transit Score is 25. Bike Score is 27.

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