Valley

Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Valley is $462,500, across 17 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 142 days.

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

Asking prices work out to about $241 per square foot, based on the 9 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Valley are listed at an average of $578,313 across 8 active listings.

Vacant land in Valley are listed at an average of $63,033 across 6 active listings.

About Valley

Valley is a small, family-oriented community in Colchester County just outside Truro, offering a semi-rural lifestyle with newer subdivisions mixed among older single-detached homes on larger lots. Demographics skew toward families, trades and healthcare/education commuters, and retirees who want quieter surroundings while staying close to services. The area feels residential and low-density, with day-to-day needs handled locally (convenience retail, recreation fields, and community facilities), while bigger shopping, restaurants, and employment nodes are a short drive away in Truro.

Schools serving the community include Valley Elementary and nearby options in the Truro area for older grades. Transit is limited and most residents rely on driving; Highway access and proximity to Truro support commuting within the region. Real estate tends to trade at a discount to Halifax, with demand supported by lifestyle buyers and in-migration to more affordable communities. Over the past few years, price growth has been solid but moderating as interest rates cooled activity; rental demand is steady for single-family homes and newer units, though yields are typically mid-single-digits given rising prices and limited apartment-style inventory.

Market pulse

Valley’s market currently has 49 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $384,500 and an average of $281 per square foot. Homes are taking about 116 days on market, suggesting buyers have time to compare options and negotiate, while investors should underwrite longer holding periods. With 9 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh supply is arriving at a steady pace, supporting a competitive but not overheated environment.

Frequently asked questions about Valley

What is the average home price in Valley?

The median asking price in Valley is $462,500, across 17 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $629,918. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Valley?

There are 17 active MLS® listings in Valley as of August 12, 2026. 3 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Valley?

Homes currently listed in Valley have been on the market an average of 142 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 Valley?

Of the 17 homes currently listed in Valley, 47% detached houses, 35% vacant land, 6% commercial properties.

Explore

How these figures are calculated