Saint John NB Real Estate Guide 2025

Complete guide to buying and selling real estate in Saint John — prices, neighbourhoods, buying costs, and financing options.

Saint John Home Prices 2025

Saint John is among the most affordable cities for homebuyers in all of Atlantic Canada. The average home price in 2025 is approximately $275,000 — making it accessible even for buyers with modest savings. While some uptown heritage homes have seen strong appreciation, working-class neighbourhoods on the East and West sides offer some of the lowest detached home prices of any Canadian city over 50,000 people.

Property Type / Area	Price Range (2025)
Average detached (city-wide)	~$275,000
Uptown / Heritage district	$280,000 – $420,000
East Side	$180,000 – $260,000
West Side	$160,000 – $240,000
Rothesay / Quispamsis (suburban)	$350,000 – $550,000
Condos / Apartments (Uptown)	$180,000 – $280,000

Popular Neighbourhoods

Uptown Saint John: Historic Victorian architecture, harbour views, walkable amenities. Gentrifying rapidly. Strong rental demand from young professionals.

Rothesay and Quispamsis: Suburban communities east of Saint John. Higher prices but larger lots, better schools, and a distinct small-town feel. Popular with families.

East Side: Established working-class neighbourhood. Most affordable detached homes in the region. Good for investors and first-time buyers on tight budgets.

West Side: Mixed residential, some industrial proximity. Lowest prices in the region. Improving infrastructure investment.

Buying Costs in Saint John

Cost Item	Estimated Amount ($275K purchase)
Land Transfer Tax	~$2,875
Legal / Notary Fees	$1,500 – $2,000
Home Inspection	$400 – $600
CMHC Insurance (5% down)	~$10,412
Moving Costs	$800 – $2,500

Key Considerations for Saint John Buyers

• Oil tank decommissioning: many older Saint John homes have buried oil tanks — inspect carefully and factor in potential $3,000–$100 remediation cost
• Older foundation types are common — request a structural inspection on homes built before 1960
• Flood zone awareness: some lower-lying East and West Side areas have flood risk
• Rothesay/Quispamsis are technically separate municipalities — different tax rates apply
• Irving-area industrial proximity can affect insurance rates and resale value in some West Side blocks