Upper Derby, New Brunswick, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Upper Derby is $179,900, across 3 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 100 days.
Asking prices work out to about $142 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.
River Valley Quiet, Country Deep
Upper Derby sits in Carleton County’s northwestern bend of New Brunswick, where the Saint John River valley opens into working woodlands and long, quiet concessions of homes set well back from the road. It’s the kind of place where morning fog lifts off the river, trucks roll by with firewood and feed, and neighbours recognize one another by driveway rather than street address. The landscape—fields, forest edges, and the steady presence of the river—shapes the day-to-day pace more than any main street ever could.
The community skews toward long-time locals, multigenerational families, and newcomers who want space, privacy, and a practical rural lifestyle. Recreation here is less “amenities” and more seasonal rituals: snowmobile routes in winter, fishing and paddling when the water’s right, and evenings that revolve around yards, gardens, and the view. With fewer rentals and a strong owner-occupied feel, people tend to put down roots—and houses often carry the imprint of careful upkeep, additions over time, and outbuildings that still earn their keep.
Real estate in Upper Derby reads as land-first: larger lots, modest single-family homes, and occasional farm or acreage properties where value is tied to usable space and condition rather than walkability. Inventory can be thin and transactions feel relationship-driven, with buyers watching for the right mix of privacy, road access, and proximity to services in nearby Perth-Andover or Woodstock. For those drawn to quiet and elbow room, the market’s appeal is straightforward—more land, more sky, and a calmer daily rhythm than the province’s urban centres.
Upper Derby currently has 15 active for-sale listings, with a median asking price of $70,000 and an average of $285 per square foot. Homes are taking an average of 187 days to sell, suggesting a slower, patience-required market that may give buyers added negotiating room and investors time to be selective on value and cash-flow potential.
The median asking price in Upper Derby is $179,900, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $162,967. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 3 active MLS® listings in Upper Derby as of August 12, 2026.
Homes currently listed in Upper Derby have been on the market an average of 100 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.