Wood Islands

Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Wood Islands is $77,000, across 13 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 103 days.

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

Vacant land in Wood Islands are listed at an average of $64,100 across 10 active listings.

About Wood Islands

Wood Islands is a small coastal neighbourhood in southeastern Prince Edward Island anchored by the Wood Islands Ferry terminal (service to Caribou, Nova Scotia) and the Confederation Trail/Points East Coastal Drive corridor. The area is rural and seasonal in character, with a mix of year-round residents, retirees, and a significant share of summer visitors using nearby beaches, campgrounds, and coastal lookouts. Daily services are limited locally, with most shopping, healthcare, and broader amenities accessed in nearby towns such as Montague and Souris; Charlottetown is typically about an hour’s drive. Employment is tied to tourism, transportation, fishing/aquaculture, and seasonal service work.

Real estate is dominated by detached homes, cottages, and waterfront or water-view properties, with fewer purpose-built rentals than urban PEI markets. Demand and pricing are heavily influenced by second-home buyers and short-term rental potential during peak season, while shoulder-season occupancy can be weaker. Schools and community services are generally accessed in the wider Kings County area (students typically bus to nearby communities), and transit is limited—most households rely on a vehicle. Overall, price momentum has benefited from province-wide in-migration and lifestyle demand, but the micro-market can be illiquid, with larger swings based on the availability of waterfront listings and the seasonal tourism outlook.

Market pulse

Wood Islands currently has 18 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $81,000, and homes are taking an average of 150 days on market, pointing to a slower-paced environment with room for negotiation. With just 2 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is limited, so buyers and investors may find value opportunities but should be prepared to act quickly when well-priced properties appear.

Frequently asked questions about Wood Islands

What is the average home price in Wood Islands?

The median asking price in Wood Islands is $77,000, across 13 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $118,761. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Wood Islands?

There are 13 active MLS® listings in Wood Islands 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 Wood Islands?

Homes currently listed in Wood Islands have been on the market an average of 103 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 Wood Islands?

Of the 13 homes currently listed in Wood Islands, 77% vacant land, 8% detached houses.

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