Truro Heights

Truro Heights, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Truro Heights is $427,400, across 16 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 181 days.

4 new listings came to market in Truro Heights in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $240 per square foot, based on the 10 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Truro Heights are listed at an average of $425,114 across 7 active listings.

Duplexes in Truro Heights are listed at an average of $423,514 across 7 active listings.

Country quiet, Truro close by

About Truro Heights

Truro Heights sits just northeast of downtown Truro, where the pace slows as the lots get larger and the roads feel more like county lanes than city streets. It’s the kind of place where neighbours still know whose truck is whose, where backyards are big enough for a garden, a shed, and a dog that needs room to run, and where night skies feel noticeably darker than in town.

The housing stock reads like a practical timeline of post-war and late-20th-century living: detached bungalows, split entries, and family homes with additions that hint at decades of staying put. Many residents are long-time local families tied to Colchester County, alongside commuters who want a bit of elbow room without giving up easy access to Truro’s errands, restaurants, medical services, and Highway 102 connections. With a walk score of 8/100, life here is decisively car-first—school runs, groceries, and a coffee stop are typically a quick drive rather than a stroll.

Real estate in Truro Heights tends to be value-oriented by Nova Scotia standards, especially compared with Halifax-area pricing, with buyers drawn to the combination of land, privacy, and proximity. Listings often hinge on the fundamentals—septic and well/municipal servicing, basement condition, heating efficiency, and outbuildings—more than on trendy finishes. The market’s appeal is steady: a semi-rural feel that still keeps Truro’s day-to-day conveniences within minutes.

Market pulse

Truro Heights currently has 20 active listings with a median asking price of $404,950 and an average of $243 per square foot. Homes are taking an average of 182 days to sell, suggesting buyers have time to negotiate and due diligence matters, while investors should underwrite longer holding periods. With 4 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is coming on at a steady pace but not enough to signal a rapid shift in market momentum.

Getting around

Walk Score 8 · Bike Score 31

Frequently asked questions about Truro Heights

What is the average home price in Truro Heights?

The median asking price in Truro Heights is $427,400, across 16 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $391,575. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Truro Heights?

There are 16 active MLS® listings in Truro Heights as of August 12, 2026. 4 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Truro Heights?

Homes currently listed in Truro Heights have been on the market an average of 181 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 Truro Heights?

Of the 16 homes currently listed in Truro Heights, 44% detached houses, 44% duplexes, 6% vacant land.

Is Truro Heights walkable?

Truro Heights has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 31.

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