Waldegrave

Waldegrave, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Waldegrave is $260,000, across 3 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 77 days.

1 new listing came to market in Waldegrave in the last 30 days.

About Waldegrave

Waldegrave is a small rural coastal community on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore in the Halifax Regional Municipality, characterized by low-density housing, wooded lots, and ocean access/near-ocean properties. The area skews toward owner-occupied single-family homes, retirees and trades/remote workers, with a mix of long-time residents and in-movers seeking affordability and lifestyle. Day-to-day amenities are limited within Waldegrave itself; residents typically rely on nearby Sheet Harbour and surrounding communities for groceries, healthcare, and basic services, with larger retail and employment hubs reached by longer drives toward Halifax/Dartmouth.

Schools serving the broader Eastern Shore are generally accessed via school bus (rather than walkable catchments), and there is no local rapid transit—car dependency is the norm, with Highway 7 functioning as the main corridor. From an investment perspective, the market is driven by affordability relative to Halifax, demand for rural lifestyle properties, and limited turnover/low new construction. Rental demand is present but thinner than in the urban core and tends to be strongest for well-maintained 2–3 bedroom homes and suites that can appeal to local workers, families, or short/medium-term renters; seasonality can matter for coastal properties. Price growth has been positive over the past five years but can be more volatile year-to-year due to low sales volume, and yields are typically moderate given purchase prices that rose after 2020 while rents increased more gradually.

Market pulse

Waldegrave currently has 9 active listings with a median asking price of $330,000 and an average of $323 per square foot, pointing to steady pricing amid a relatively limited selection. Homes are averaging 95 days on market and only 1 new listing has come online in the past 30 days, suggesting measured demand and giving buyers some room to negotiate while investors may find opportunities in longer days-on-market situations.

Frequently asked questions about Waldegrave

What is the average home price in Waldegrave?

The median asking price in Waldegrave is $260,000, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $249,633. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Waldegrave?

There are 3 active MLS® listings in Waldegrave as of August 12, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Waldegrave?

Homes currently listed in Waldegrave have been on the market an average of 77 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

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