Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia
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.
Upper Tantallon is a low-to-medium density lakes-and-forest suburban community on Halifax’s western commuter corridor, centered around the commercial node at Exit 5 (Tantallon) and serving as a hub for surrounding St. Margarets Bay and Hammonds Plains areas. Housing is dominated by single-detached homes (many on larger lots) plus a smaller supply of townhomes and newer subdivisions, attracting families, move-up buyers, and professionals seeking more space while remaining within commuting distance of Halifax and the Bedford/Sackville employment areas. Demographics skew toward family households and middle-to-upper-middle incomes, with a steady inflow of buyers priced out of more central Halifax Peninsula locations.
Amenities are strong for a suburban market: grocery and pharmacy options, big-box retail, restaurants/services along Hammonds Plains Road, and access to outdoor recreation (lakes, trails, and St. Margarets Bay). Schools serving the area include nearby elementary and middle options and high school access within the HRCE network in the surrounding community catchments. Transit is primarily car-dependent; Metro Transit service in the broader area is more limited than in urban Halifax, so commute times and traffic at peak hours influence demand. Real estate trends are characterized by constrained resale inventory, preference for newer or well-renovated family homes, and rent demand driven by households wanting space but not ready to buy. Price growth has cooled from peak-pandemic acceleration but remains supported by Halifax-region population growth and limited new supply, while yields are moderate-to-good for Nova Scotia given the mix of higher-priced detached homes and family-oriented rentals.
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.
Walk Score 17 · Transit Score 16 · Bike Score 16
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