Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Torbay is $225,000, across 59 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 124 days.
9 new listings came to market in Torbay in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $227 per square foot, based on the 19 listings that report floor area.
Vacant land in Torbay are listed at an average of $297,928 across 39 active listings.
Detached homes in Torbay are listed at an average of $672,233 across 18 active listings.
Ocean air, extra elbow room
Torbay sits just beyond the northeast edge of St. John’s—close enough for an easy commute, far enough to feel like you’ve stepped into a quieter coastal rhythm. The town’s identity is tied to the Atlantic: salt air, wind-shaped spruce, and occasional long views of the water that turn ordinary errands into scenic detours. With a low Walk Score (24/100), daily life here is built around the car, but the payoff is space, privacy, and a noticeably slower pace once you turn onto the residential streets.
Housing in Torbay reads like a catalogue of Newfoundland suburban evolution: established single-family homes on mature lots, newer builds with modern finishes, and pockets of larger parcels where garages, sheds, and backyard play space are part of the lifestyle. Streets tend to be quieter and more spread out than in the city, and many properties prioritize driveways and yards over sidewalks and storefronts. The result is a community that feels intentionally residential—more “home base” than “main street,” with the coastline and nearby city amenities filling in the rest.
Demographically, Torbay skews toward families and move-up buyers looking for more room without leaving the St. John’s employment orbit. The market generally tracks regional trends, with detached homes as the dominant product and newer construction attracting buyers who want turnkey convenience, while older homes draw renovators chasing lot size and long-term value. Buyers often weigh trade-offs—less walkability and fewer nearby services versus land, quiet, and that ever-present coastal character that’s hard to replicate in denser neighbourhoods.
Torbay’s for-sale market currently has 88 active listings with a median asking price of $249,900 and an average of $233 per square foot, offering buyers a solid range of options to compare. Homes are taking an average of 132 days on market, suggesting a measured pace where negotiation and patience can pay off, while 16 new listings in the past 30 days point to fresh inventory entering the mix for investors and end-users tracking opportunities.
Walk Score 24 · Bike Score 22
The median asking price in Torbay is $225,000, across 59 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $424,732. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 59 active MLS® listings in Torbay as of August 12, 2026. 9 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Torbay have been on the market an average of 124 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 59 homes currently listed in Torbay, 66% vacant land, 31% detached houses, 3% commercial properties.
Torbay has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 22.