Youngs Cove

Youngs Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Youngs Cove is $159,000, across 11 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 99 days.

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

Asking prices work out to about $391 per square foot, based on the 4 listings that report floor area.

Vacant land in Youngs Cove are listed at an average of $140,686 across 7 active listings.

About Youngs Cove

Youngs Cove is a small, rural coastal community in Kings County near the Bay of Fundy, characterized by large lots, wooded acreage, and a quiet, low-density lifestyle. The area skews toward homeowners, retirees, and trades/remote workers who prefer privacy and outdoor recreation (coastline access points, trails, and nearby parks) over walkable urban amenities. Day-to-day services are typically accessed by car in nearby communities such as Berwick and the broader Annapolis Valley, where residents find grocery, medical clinics, and local shopping; employment demand is influenced by the Valley’s agriculture/food, public sector, and regional services.

Housing stock is primarily detached homes (many older, some updated), hobby-farm properties, and occasional newer custom builds, with limited purpose-built rental supply. As a result, rents are shaped by scarce inventory and demand for family homes rather than apartments; tenant profiles often include local families and relocating workers seeking space. Schools and organized recreation are generally accessed in nearby Valley service centres, and transit is limited—private vehicle dependence is the norm.

From an investment perspective, Youngs Cove tends to trade at a discount to Halifax-region pricing but has benefited from post-2020 rural/Valley demand and constrained supply. Liquidity can be thinner than in larger towns (longer days-on-market, fewer comparable sales), and returns are often driven more by long-term appreciation and land value than high cashflow. Investors typically perform best with well-maintained detached rentals, furnished/seasonal strategies where permitted, or value-add renovations that improve energy efficiency and appeal.

Market pulse

Youngs Cove currently has 19 active listings with a median asking price of $219,000 and an average of $364/sqft, pointing to an accessible price point with relatively strong per-square-foot pricing. Homes are taking about 95 days on market and only 2 new listings came on in the past 30 days, suggesting a slower-moving, low-new-supply environment where buyers can negotiate but should watch for limited fresh options.

Frequently asked questions about Youngs Cove

What is the average home price in Youngs Cove?

The median asking price in Youngs Cove is $159,000, across 11 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $212,464. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Youngs Cove?

There are 11 active MLS® listings in Youngs Cove 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 Youngs Cove?

Homes currently listed in Youngs Cove have been on the market an average of 99 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 Youngs Cove?

Of the 11 homes currently listed in Youngs Cove, 64% vacant land, 18% detached houses.

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