Wabana, Newfoundland and Labrador
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Wabana, Bell Island is $174,500, across 5 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 46 days.
2 new listings came to market in Wabana in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $86 per square foot, based on the 5 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Wabana are listed at an average of $153,640 across 5 active listings.
Coastal Bell Island living, ferry-connected to the region
Wabana offers a shoreline-first, Bell Island pace with practical ferry access to the St. John’s region.
This is a small coastal place where the setting—water views, rugged edges, and mining-era landscape—does much of the talking. The appeal is day-to-day calm and outdoor access with basic amenities nearby on Bell Island; it is not a place built around frequent walkable errands or dense, transit-led convenience.
Wabana sits on Bell Island and is reached by ferry from Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s, which makes island living practical without pretending it’s fully urban-connected.
The coastline is a defining feature here, with a landscape oriented to ocean views and the kind of walking and exploring that comes with an exposed, coastal edge.
Historic mining sites are part of the local environment, giving the area a specific Bell Island story you can see on the ground.
Daily needs lean on nearby Bell Island businesses and institutions—small shops, a pharmacy, and community spaces—rather than a large retail strip.
Housing in Wabana is primarily detached homes, with a mix of older houses and properties that have seen newer renovations. Variation between homes is part of the market character here, with condition and updates often doing more to differentiate listings than a standardized building type.
A typical home is a detached house, often older, sometimes renovated, and oriented to the coastal setting.
A weekend in Wabana tends to revolve around the coastline—getting out to the rugged shoreline, spending time on trails, and taking in the mining-site landscape that’s part of Bell Island’s identity. For a casual bite or coffee, nearby options include The Blackwatch Pub, Dicks Fish and Chips, and Light Keeper's Cafe.
Selling in Wabana works when the listing makes the setting and day-to-day practicality easy to read at a glance. Buyers considering the area often weigh older detached homes and renovations against limited on-island amenities and the need to connect by ferry, so clarity matters more than broad claims.
Lead with what can be seen and verified: ocean outlook, shoreline access, and proximity to trails and historic mining sites. If the home has strong views, show them from inside living spaces as well as outdoors.
Wabana includes older detached homes alongside newer renovations, so document the work that’s been done and what remains. A simple, itemized overview of upgrades helps buyers compare unlike-for-like across Bell Island listings.
Because many daily needs are met through small shops and services on Bell Island, make it easy to understand what’s nearby, such as Minnie Jane Convenience, Bell Island Clover Farm, and Family Drug Mart. Clear directions and a straightforward list of nearby stops read as practical, not promotional.
Wabana is reached by ferry from Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s, and that connection is part of how the area functions. Present ferry access plainly so buyers can map out commuting and trip planning without guesswork.
Wabana offers a distinct Bell Island coastal setting—views, shoreline, and a mining-era backdrop—with a quieter, rural Newfoundland feel. It works well for people who want their home to be defined by landscape and pace, and who are comfortable leaning on Bell Island’s limited day-to-day amenities. It is not a match for priorities like walkable convenience or a broad, close-at-hand retail and service mix.
This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.
Wabana’s live market is small and relatively calm, with 5 active for-sale listings showing a median asking price of $174,500, an average of $86 per square foot, and an average 46 days on market so far. With only 2 new listings in the past 30 days, inventory is limited and selection can vary widely across the city’s different pockets, so buyers and investors may need flexibility on home style and condition while watching for newly listed options.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
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