Upper Tantallon

Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia

Market snapshot

As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Upper Tantallon is $757,150, across 24 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 88 days.

3 new listings came to market in Upper Tantallon in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $292 per square foot, based on the 24 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Upper Tantallon are listed at an average of $772,192 across 24 active listings.

About Upper Tantallon

Commuter-corridor suburb between lakes, forest, and services

Upper Tantallon is a car-oriented suburban area where shopping and services cluster around Exit 5 (Tantallon).

This is a low-to-medium density place defined by detached homes and a service hub rather than a walkable centre. The appeal is space and a natural setting while staying connected to Halifax’s western commuter corridor; it is not a location where most daily errands are comfortably done on foot, by bike, or by frequent transit.

Living in Upper Tantallon

Housing in Upper Tantallon is mostly detached houses, with a smaller supply of townhomes and newer subdivisions. The built form reads as suburban and lower-density, aligned with the area’s role as a commuter-corridor community anchored by the Exit 5 (Tantallon) commercial node.

A typical home here is a single-detached house in a suburban setting.

Is Upper Tantallon right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Selling in Upper Tantallon

Selling in Upper Tantallon comes down to two comparisons buyers make: your home against what else is for sale, and this location against the alternatives.

What the marketing has to address

Price against today's competition

Buyers weigh your home against the homes listed in Upper Tantallon right now. The current listings and asking prices are in the Market section of this page.

Name what is nearby

Put the places a buyer will use in the listing: Winslow Drive Park, St. Margaret's bay trail and Tantallon Woods Park.

Say how the area works day to day

Upper Tantallon has a Walk Score of 17: almost all errands require a car. State it plainly, so the buyers it suits find your home.

Prepare before the launch

Photography, condition and first impressions decide which listings buyers book to see. Have the home ready before it goes live.

The bottom line

Upper Tantallon offers a detached-home suburban pattern in a lakes-and-forest setting, organized around the Exit 5 (Tantallon) service hub on Halifax’s western commuter corridor. It works well for people who want errands and services clustered in one place and who value nearby trails, parks, and community facilities. It is not a fit for a walk-to-everything lifestyle or for households planning to rely on transit or biking for most daily trips.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Market pulse

Upper Tantallon’s current for-sale market is moderately supplied, with 24 active listings showing a median asking price of $757,150, an average of $303/sqft, and an average 90 days on market so far—suggesting buyers have time to compare options and negotiate. With only 3 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is limited, and pricing will likely depend heavily on micro-area and home type, from higher-end waterfront and newer builds to more attainable inland family homes spread across the community.

AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 23, 2026. Not financial advice.

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Walk Score 17 · Transit Score 16 · Bike Score 16

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