Wakefield

Wakefield, New Brunswick, Canada

Market snapshot

As of September 4, 2026, the median asking price in Wakefield is $182,450, across 26 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 87 days.

5 new listings came to market in Wakefield in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $204 per square foot, based on the 19 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Wakefield are listed at an average of $307,188 across 17 active listings.

Vacant land in Wakefield are listed at an average of $61,357 across 7 active listings.

River Valley quiet, rooted living

About Wakefield

Wakefield is the kind of Upper Saint John River Valley community where the landscape sets the pace: long views over fields, mixed forest, and the river’s broad bends, with mailboxes spaced far apart along quiet rural roads. It reads more like a settled farming district than a “subdivision,” with older homesteads, outbuildings, and newer single-detached homes tucked into clearings—practical, weathered, and built for seasons.

The population skews toward long-time locals, multi-generation families, and households drawn to space and privacy—people who don’t mind planning errands and who value a yard, a woodpile, and a clear night sky. Daily life is vehicle-first (Walk Score 0), with routines centered on the river, trails, hunting and fishing seasons, and the social gravity of nearby towns for schools, groceries, and minor hockey. Neighbours tend to know one another, and community life shows up in small, steady ways: fire hall fundraisers, church suppers, and volunteer-led events.

Real estate here is defined by land and utility: acreage listings, older farm properties with renovation potential, and modest detached homes that trade walkability for breathing room. Inventory can be thin and highly seasonal, with prices often hinging on frontage (river views), road maintenance, well/septic condition, and the quality of any outbuildings. Buyers typically come looking for a quiet base—whether for year-round living, a hobby farm, or a weekend retreat—while sellers benefit most when a property’s rural systems and access are well documented.

Market pulse

Wakefield currently has just 1 active for-sale listing, with a median asking price of $130,900 and an average of $97 per square foot, suggesting limited inventory and modest pricing. Homes are averaging 102 days on market, indicating a slower pace that can give buyers and value-focused investors more time to negotiate and underwrite, even as selection remains tight.

Getting around

Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 14

Frequently asked questions about Wakefield

What is the average home price in Wakefield?

The median asking price in Wakefield is $182,450, across 26 active MLS® listings as of September 4, 2026. The average asking price is $230,446. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Wakefield?

There are 26 active MLS® listings in Wakefield as of September 4, 2026. 5 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Wakefield?

Homes currently listed in Wakefield have been on the market an average of 87 days as of September 4, 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 Wakefield?

Of the 26 homes currently listed in Wakefield, 65% detached houses, 27% vacant land.

Is Wakefield walkable?

Wakefield has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 14.

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