Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026

By Rob Lough, Broker/Owner | Century 21 Optimum Realty

The Halifax-Dartmouth condo market cooled slightly from May’s highs in June 2026, but the underlying story is more nuanced than the headline sales number suggests. Units sold and dollar volume both pulled back from May, yet pending sales rose, average days on market dropped meaningfully, and year-over-year demand remains well above June 2025. Here’s the full breakdown. Are you interested in the real estate market report for Halifax-Dartmouth June 2026?

Sales Activity Eases From May, Still Ahead of Last Year

June 2026 saw 68 condo units sold in the Halifax-Dartmouth area, down from 75 in May but up 30.8% from the 52 units sold in June 2025. The pullback from May looks more like normal month-to-month variation than a trend reversal, since June still ranks among the stronger months in this 13-month dataset.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026

Dollar volume for the month came in at $32.6 million, down from $38.3M in May but still 24.8% ahead of June 2025’s $26.1M. Softer per-unit pricing (more on that below) accounts for most of the gap between May and June’s volume.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 dollar volume of closed sales

Pending sales, on the other hand, moved in the opposite direction — climbing to 76 for the month, up from 68 in May and well above the 50 recorded in June 2025. That’s a useful forward indicator: with more deals in the pipeline heading into July, sales activity looks set to hold up rather than fade.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 number of pending sales

Average Price Softens as Inventory Gives Buyers More Room

The average condo sale price in June 2026 was $478,945, down 6.3% from May’s $511,222 and 4.5% below the $501,796 recorded in June 2025. This is the softest average price reading since the winter months, and it lines up with the continued build in inventory — more choice for buyers typically shows up as downward pressure on the average.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 average sales price

Average price per square foot (MLA basis) told a similar story, settling at $432/sq ft — down from $451 in May and 10.6% below the $483 recorded a year ago in June 2025. Price per square foot has now declined for three straight months, the clearest sign yet that the market has shifted meaningfully in buyers’ favour compared to a year ago.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 average price per square foot MLA

For context on how June compares to May’s full picture, see the Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report — May 2026.

Inventory Hits a New High — 273 Active Listings, 5.2 Months Supply

Inventory kept building in June, with 273 condos for sale up from 263 in May and 34.5% higher than the 203 units available in June 2025. This is the highest active listing count in this dataset.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 number of condos for sale

Months supply held essentially flat at 5.2 months, matching May’s reading and continuing the run above the 4–6 month “balanced market” threshold. With supply this level for a second straight month, the Halifax-Dartmouth condo segment is now solidly in balanced-to-buyer’s-market territory.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 months supply of inventory

New listings came in at 111 for June, down slightly from May’s 118 but still 23.3% above the 90 new listings recorded in June 2025. New supply has now outpaced typical seasonal norms for several months running, which is the primary driver behind the inventory build. If new listings stay elevated through the summer while sales hold in the high-60s to mid-70s range, expect months supply to continue climbing into fall.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 number of new condo listings

Days on Market Improves Sharply

Average days on market in June 2026 dropped to 38 days, down from 48 in May and even below the 46 days recorded in June 2025. This is a notable break from the upward trend that ran through most of the past year, which peaked at 67 days in January 2026.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 average days on market

A shorter days-on-market reading alongside rising inventory is a bit of a puzzle at first glance, but it likely reflects the same dynamic seen in the showings data below: well-priced listings are moving faster, while the growing pool of inventory is disproportionately made up of listings that have been sitting for longer, sold, or been relisted at more realistic prices.

Showings Data: Fewer Showings, Still Converting

Showings per listing eased to 3.2 in June, down from 3.4 in May and below the 3.8 recorded in June 2025. That continues the year-over-year decline seen throughout this dataset, with more listings competing for attention, individual condos are drawing fewer visits on average.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 showings per listing

Average showings to pending ticked up slightly to 8.3, from 8.0 in May, though it remains below the 8.9 recorded in June 2025. Read together with the drop in days on market, this suggests buyers are still moving efficiently on listings that are priced and presented well — they’re just being more selective about which showings they book in the first place.

Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report June 2026 average showings to pending

For sellers, the pattern holds from last month: accurate pricing at launch is what drives showings into offers. Listings priced to the current market are converting faster and with fewer showings than a year ago; listings that aren’t are the ones dragging on the inventory and days-on-market numbers.

What This Means for Condo Buyers

June 2026 offers the most buyer-friendly conditions of the past year: 273 active listings, 5.2 months of supply, and average days on market back down to 38. Softening average price and a third straight monthly decline in price per square foot mean there’s genuine room to negotiate, particularly on listings that have been sitting.

With more inventory to choose from, take the time to do proper due diligence, including a professional home inspection — especially in older low-rise or conversion buildings where building envelope and mechanical systems can vary widely. It’s worth reviewing what a home inspector looks for in Halifax properties before you waive that condition.

Connect with a trusted mortgage professional to confirm your pre-approval range before you start touring, so you can move quickly when the right unit comes up.

What This Means for Condo Sellers

The June numbers reinforce the message from May: this is not the market of 2024 or early 2025. With 5.2 months of supply and inventory at a new high, buyers have options, and pricing discipline matters more than ever.

That said, 76 pending sales heading into July show demand hasn’t gone anywhere. The condos moving quickest are the ones priced to today’s market from day one, with average days on market for well-priced listings well under the 38-day headline figure. Overpricing in this environment doesn’t just delay a sale, it adds your listing to the inventory pile that’s pressuring prices for everyone else.

If you’re considering selling your Halifax or Dartmouth condo, start with a current market evaluation to understand what comparable units are actually achieving right now, not what they achieved a year ago.

Is the Halifax-Dartmouth condo market a buyer’s or seller’s market in June 2026? With 5.2 months of supply for a second straight month, the Halifax-Dartmouth condo segment is now solidly in balanced-to-buyer’s-market territory, the most buyer-friendly conditions of the past year, driven by active inventory reaching a 13-month high of 273 listings.

How much do condos sell for in Halifax-Dartmouth right now? The average condo sale price was $478,945 in June 2026, down 6.3% from May and 4.5% below June 2025. Average price per square foot (MLA) was $432, down for a third straight month and 10.6% lower than a year ago.

How long does it take to sell a condo in Halifax-Dartmouth? Condos averaged 38 days on market in June 2026, down sharply from 48 days in May and faster than the 46 days recorded in June 2025.

Are condo sales rising or falling in Halifax-Dartmouth? 68 condos sold in June 2026, down from 75 in May but up 30.8% year-over-year from June 2025’s 52 units. Pending sales climbed to 76 for the month, suggesting demand will hold into July.

How many condos are for sale in Halifax-Dartmouth? Active condo inventory reached 273 listings in June 2026, the highest level in this 13-month dataset and up 34.5% from the 203 listings available in June 2025.

Thinking About Buying or Selling a Condo in Halifax or Dartmouth?

Whether you’re a first-time buyer weighing your options, an investor running the numbers, or a condo owner wondering what your unit is worth today, I’d be glad to walk you through it.

With 25 years of experience in Nova Scotia real estate, I’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate every type of market, from the heated conditions of 2022 and 2024 to the more balanced environment we’re in now. For a full breakdown of current Halifax market conditions including home prices, rental vacancy, housing starts, and labour data, visit the Halifax Real Estate Market Dashboard.

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Data source: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Statistics reflect MLS® activity in the Halifax-Dartmouth condo segment. Prepared by Rob Lough, Broker/Owner, Century 21 Optimum Realty.