Westwood Hills

Westwood Hills, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Westwood Hills is $814,400, across 16 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 92 days.

8 new listings came to market in Westwood Hills in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $336 per square foot, based on the 15 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Westwood Hills are listed at an average of $801,647 across 15 active listings.

Quiet lots, big-sky evenings

About Westwood Hills

Westwood Hills is the kind of Nova Scotia neighbourhood that feels intentionally removed: a low-density pocket of single-detached homes set on larger lots, where the street scene is more driveways and spruce trees than storefronts. The layout is decisively car-first—curving residential roads, few sidewalks, and long stretches between daily errands—so the soundtrack is wind in the branches and the occasional pickup rather than constant traffic.

Homes here lean toward family-friendly, long-term living: properties with room for gardens, sheds, and play space, and interiors designed around everyday comfort more than urban compactness. Residents tend to be established households—families, professionals, and retirees—who value privacy, quiet, and the breathing room that’s harder to find closer to Halifax’s denser hubs.

Real estate in Westwood Hills typically trades on land value and livability: buyers compare lot sizes, setbacks, and maintenance history as much as bedroom counts. Turnover is often slower than in more central areas because people who move in frequently stay put, and when listings do appear they’re watched closely by space-seeking buyers willing to trade walkability (Walk Score 3/100) for a calmer pace and a more rural-leaning suburban feel.

Market pulse

Westwood Hills currently has 18 active listings with a median asking price of $819,650 and an average of $339 per square foot, positioning the neighbourhood firmly in the upper tier for local pricing. Homes are taking an average of 83 days to sell, suggesting buyers may have some room to negotiate, even as 8 new listings in the past 30 days point to a steady flow of fresh inventory. For investors, the combination of premium pricing and moderate time on market signals a stable but selective environment where value is most likely to be found through property-specific upside rather than broad market momentum.

Getting around

Walk Score 3 · Transit Score 0 · Bike Score 23

Frequently asked questions about Westwood Hills

What is the average home price in Westwood Hills?

The median asking price in Westwood Hills is $814,400, across 16 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $765,731. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Westwood Hills?

There are 16 active MLS® listings in Westwood Hills as of August 12, 2026. 8 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Westwood Hills?

Homes currently listed in Westwood Hills have been on the market an average of 92 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 Westwood Hills?

Of the 16 homes currently listed in Westwood Hills, 94% detached houses, 6% vacant land.

Is Westwood Hills walkable?

Westwood Hills has a Walk Score of 3 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Transit Score is 0. Bike Score is 23.

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