St. John's

The most easterly city in Canada, St. John's, blankets the hills and steep slopes that spill down to the harbour. It is a flourishing area, full of character and charm. St. John's is a lively city that strives to create a balance between the historic and urban nature of the place. Whether you choose to live in the historic, downtown core or one of the newer subdivisions you'll have easy access to world class dining, theatre, music, visual arts and sports.




St. John's Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $451K
Lowest Price $1.7K
Highest Price $3.3M
Total Listings 357
Avg. Price/SQFT $185

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87 Tigress Street, St. John's

$485,000

87 Tigress Street, St. John's

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,424 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280083

RE/MAX Realty Specialists

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21 Stephano Street, St. John's

$449,900

21 Stephano Street, St. John's

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,009 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280157

RE/MAX Infinity Realty Inc. - Sheraton Hotel

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34 Cookstown Road, St. John's

$150,000

34 Cookstown Road, St. John's

2 Beds 1 Bath 750 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280127

Hanlon Realty

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3 Gilbert Street, St. John's

$264,900

3 Gilbert Street, St. John's

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,200 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280138

Royal LePage Atlantic Homestead

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22 Newtown Road, St. John's

$3,000

22 Newtown Road, St. John's

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,466 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280150

O'Deas Realty & Auction Room Ltd.

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173 Canada Drive, St. John's

$349,900

173 Canada Drive, St. John's

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,258 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280134

HomeLife Experts Realty Inc.

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624b Southside Road, St. John's

$120,000

624b Southside Road, St. John's

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Vacant Land MLS® # 1280071

Hanlon Realty

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200 Frecker Drive, St. John's

$359,900

200 Frecker Drive, St. John's

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,308 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280130

Royal LePage Atlantic Homestead

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6 Downing Street, St. John's

$400,000

6 Downing Street, St. John's

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,400 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280111

eXp Realty

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243 Southside Road, St. John's

$175,000

243 Southside Road, St. John's

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,835 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280090

RE/MAX Infinity Realty Inc.

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197a Freshwater Road, St. John's

$399,900

197a Freshwater Road, St. John's

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,700 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280104

Royal LePage Property Consultants Limited

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6 Fogwill Place, St. John's

$259,900

6 Fogwill Place, St. John's

3 Beds 1 Bath 870 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1279949

Keller Williams Platinum Realty

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10 Lemarchant Road, St. John's

$219,900

10 Lemarchant Road, St. John's

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,530 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280116

BlueKey Realty Inc.

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47 Portugal Cove Road, St. John's

$359,900

47 Portugal Cove Road, St. John's

5 Beds 2 Baths 2,304 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280106

RE/MAX Infinity Realty Inc. - Sheraton Hotel

New
1 Bradshaw Place, St. John's

$389,900

1 Bradshaw Place, St. John's

8 Beds 2 Baths 2,400 SqFt Single Family MLS® # 1280091

Century 21 Seller's Choice Inc.

Community Profile

As a city of over 100,000 people, St. John's has everything you need. Convenience, shopping and a complete array of services are right there. There is a full range of real estate possibilities in St. John's: large executive homes, downtown condos, single family properties in quiet subdivisions.

The Real Estate Market New housing starts have declined, but growth in urban population is expected to support housing demand. It is currently a seller's market (2023) that means buyers need expert advice when submitting offers to purchase. That's where using a knowledgeable agent can really pay off.  Contact us.

Real Estate Prices In St. John's, the average price for a single-detached new home is currently just under $400,000. 

For more information on homes in St. John's, don't hesitate to contact our group. We can answer any question you may have about buying a home in St. John's.

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Living in St. John's

Shopping There are several major shopping districts in St. John's. Kelsey Drive, off Kenmount Road, offers a number of big-box options. The Stavanger Drive area, off Torbay Road, is a huge retail area hosting many of Canada's top chains, as well as restaurants. There are two shopping malls, Avalon Mall and the Village Mall, as well as various strip malls. Downtown has many specialty shops and boutiques that, combined with the many restaurant options there, make for a great afternoon out.

Getting Around St. John's is best travelled by car: commutes are reasonable compared to some cities, traffic jams are rare within city limits and it's not uncommon to find drivers that are courteous, stopping to help other drivers enter traffic. There are some odd intersections and one-way streets to watch out for downtown where streets tend to follow wagon tracks created a very long time ago. It really does add to the uniqueness of downtown. There is a public transit system: Metrobus. Walking around St. John's, however, can be a bit challenging in the winter months due to snowfall amount. There are some cyclists, but not many. Cyclists should exercise extra caution.

Climate St. John's has a temperate climate, with no extremes in temperature. Winter is relatively mild, but quite snowy, and summer isn't hot. Known affectionately as Fog City, St. John's is the foggiest Canadian city and one of the windiest. That may be the reason why the people of St. John's turn to art, music and pubs!

Arts, Culture & Fun St. John’s has a reputation as a cultural and arts centre. There is a thriving theatre community, and many venues to catch live music, especially on famous George Street, with its 23 bars. Find big-act concerts and hockey games at Mile One Centre, take in shows at the Arts and Culture Centre and The Resource Centre for the Arts.  Enjoy the many festivals and North America's oldest regatta in the summer.

Recreation St. John's has 43 parks and 125 kms of walking trails. The 265 km East Coast Trail, at a world class hiking standard, runs past St. John's. There are a number of public swimming pools, with a number of those swimming pools operated by the City. There are 124 playgrounds, 44 sports fields, and 33 basketball and tennis facilities. There are private gyms, martial arts schools, indoor rock climbing, dance schools, and so much more. You can even cross-country ski within city limits!

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A Selection of St. John's Subdivisions/Neighbourhoods:

School Zoning for St. John's  

The links below provide excellent information on the schools serving St. John's. 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Use the School Catchment Viewer to find the schools zoned for any area in St. John's. École de Grands-Vents serves the French speaking population. 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • St. Bonaventures College
  • Lakecrest
  • First Baptist Academy (Mount Pearl)

For English school board information visit NL English School District for information on the French school system visit Conseil Scolaire Francophone

Additional online resources for St. John's

  • The City of St. John's
  • Destination St. John's
  • St. John's International Airport
  • St. John's International Women's Film Festival
  • The Royal St. John's Regatta
  • St. John's Convention Centre
  • The Tely 10 ( 10 Mile Road Race )

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