Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report: October 2026

By Rob Lough, Broker/Owner | Century 21 Optimum Realty | November 6, 2026

The Halifax-Dartmouth condo market went quiet in October 2026. Sales, pending sales and new listings all dropped by roughly half from September, and sales sit well below last October. Prices were mixed: the average sale price jumped, while the median slid to its lowest point in the 13-month dataset. With so few condos changing hands, a handful of higher-priced sales can swing the average, so read the price figures with care. Here’s what the numbers show.

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Key Takeaways: Halifax-Dartmouth Condos, October 2026

• 31 condos sold in Halifax-Dartmouth in October 2026, down 50.0% from September and down 44.6% from October 2025. It is the lowest monthly total in the 13-month dataset.
• Average sale price: $484,780, up 8.6% from September and up 3.2% year-over-year.
• Median sale price: $395,400, down 4.5% from September and down 6.8% year-over-year, the lowest reading in the dataset.
• Pending sales fell to 29, down 47.3% from September and 40.8% from a year ago.
• 245 active condo listings, down 3.5% from September but up 9.4% year-over-year, with months supply holding at 4.7 (4.1 a year ago).
• Average days on market: 50 days, 3 days faster than September but 11 days slower than October 2025.

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Total Units Sold

Condo sales dropped to 31 in October from 62 in September, a 50.0% decline. That is 44.6% below the 56 condos sold in October 2025 and the lowest monthly total in the dataset, just under December’s 33.

Condos made up about 14% of the 223 Halifax-Dartmouth sales recorded in October, and sales across the broader market also fell sharply. For the full picture, see our Halifax-Dartmouth Real Estate Market Stats: October 2026.

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Pending Sales: A Look Ahead

Pending sales are a leading indicator of the next 30-60 days of closings. They fell to 29 in October, down 47.3% from September’s 55 and 40.8% below the 49 recorded in October 2025. Only December’s 27 was lower. With pending sales at this level, expect November closings to stay light unless buyer activity picks up.

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Dollar Volume of Closed Sales

Dollar volume came in at $15,028,175, down 45.7% from September’s $27.7M and down 42.9% from October 2025’s $26.3M. A higher average price softened the drop compared with the fall in unit sales, but there were simply far fewer deals.

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Average Sales Price

The average condo sale price rose to $484,780 in October, up 8.6% from September’s $446,194 and 3.2% above October 2025’s $469,849. It is the highest average since May’s $511,549, though February’s $536,270 remains the peak of the dataset. With only 31 sales, a few higher-priced units can lift the average noticeably.

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Median Sales Price

The median condo sale price moved the opposite way, falling to $395,400 from $413,950 in September (down 4.5%) and from $424,450 a year ago (down 6.8%). It is the lowest median in the 13-month dataset. The gap between the average ($484,780) and the median ($395,400) is unusually wide, a sign that sales were skewed toward the upper end while the typical condo sold for less than it did a year ago.

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Average Price per Square Foot

Price per square foot (MLA) rose to $448 from $431 in September, up 3.9%, and is 6.2% above October 2025’s $422. Price per square foot (TLA) went the other direction, easing to $401 from $415 (down 3.4%) and sitting 2.4% below last year’s $411. The two measures disagree, which is another reminder that October’s small sample makes single-month readings less reliable.

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New Listings

New condo listings fell to 46 in October, down 49.5% from September’s 91 and down 47.7% from October 2025’s 88. Seasonally, fewer sellers list as winter approaches, but this is a steeper pullback than usual and the lowest since December’s 25.

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Homes for Sale (Inventory)

Active condo inventory eased to 245 listings from 254 in September (down 3.5%), but it remains 9.4% above the 224 listings on the market in October 2025. Buyers still have plenty of choice.

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Months Supply of Inventory

Months supply held at 4.7, unchanged from September and up from 4.1 a year ago. A small drop in inventory was offset by the sharp drop in sales, which is why supply did not tighten. At 4.7 months, the condo market remains balanced-to-buyer-friendly.

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Average Days on Market

Condos that sold in October took an average of 50 days, down from 53 in September but 11 days slower than the 39 days recorded in October 2025.

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Sale-to-List-Price Ratios

The average percent of last list price was 97.0%, a touch below September’s 97.1% and below October 2025’s 97.7%.

The sale-to-original-list-price ratio slipped to 94.6% from 94.7% in September and 95.3% a year ago. Condo sellers are still conceding roughly 5% off their original asking price.

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Showings Activity

Showings per listing held at 2.8, unchanged from September and below the 3.1 recorded a year ago. Only November 2025’s 2.6 was lower.

The average showings-to-pending ratio jumped to 11.4 from 8.2 in September, the highest in the dataset (7.6 a year ago). Buyers needed noticeably more showings before committing, which fits a market where purchasers are taking their time and negotiating.

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What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

Buyers: With 245 condos to choose from, 4.7 months of supply and sellers accepting about 5% below original asking, you have room to negotiate. The jump in showings per pending sale shows buyers are being selective, so come prepared with pre-approval and be ready to act on a unit that fits.

Sellers: Fewer new listings means less competition for your unit, but fewer buyers are closing too. Pricing to current comparables matters more than ever. Overpriced condos are sitting, and the median sale price has now slipped below last year.

If you’re weighing a move in the Halifax-Dartmouth condo market, I’d be glad to walk through what these numbers mean for your specific building, unit type or price point. You can check current trends any time on the Halifax-Dartmouth Real Estate Dashboard, or get a free, no-obligation estimate with our Free Home Valuation tool. Buyers can get pre-approved and run the numbers with the mortgage calculator before touring.

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The Bigger Picture

Across all Halifax-Dartmouth property types, October sales fell to 223 with an average price of $624,740, inventory held at 1,568 and months supply reached 4.3. Condos followed the same pattern: far fewer sales and listings, but supply that is deeper than a year ago. Province-wide, Nova Scotia recorded 480 sales at an average of $468,050 with 5.9 months of supply. Read the Nova Scotia Real Estate Market Statistics: October 2026 report for the provincial view. <!– CONFIRM this URL date matches the published NS post –>

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many condos sold in Halifax-Dartmouth in October 2026? 31 condos sold, down 50.0% from September and 44.6% from October 2025.

What was the average condo price in Halifax-Dartmouth in October 2026? The average sale price was $484,780, up 8.6% from September. The median was $395,400, down 4.5%.

Is it a buyer’s market for condos in Halifax-Dartmouth? Months supply was 4.7 with 245 active listings, and condos sold for about 94.6% of original list price. That gives buyers more negotiating room than a year ago.

Why did the average price rise while the median fell? With only 31 sales, a few higher-priced units pulled the average up, while the typical (median) condo sold for less.

What do pending sales tell us about November? Pending sales fell to 29, which suggests closings will stay light in the coming weeks.

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About This Report

Source: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® ( 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC). Halifax-Dartmouth Area, Condo segment. Prepared by Rob Lough, Broker/Owner, Century 21 Optimum Realty.

Related Resources

• Halifax-Dartmouth Condo Market Report: September 2026
• Halifax-Dartmouth Real Estate Market Stats: October 2026
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• Sellers Net Proceeds Calculator