Newfoundland and Labrador housing market, September 2026
Figures from the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® for September 2026, and what they mean for the down payment and the cash to close.
What is the average house price in Newfoundland and Labrador?
$372,633 in September 2026, +7.0% on a year earlier, on 641 sales (+5.1%), according to the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS®. The MLS® HPI benchmark, which prices a typical home, was $355,600 (+5.5%). Inventory: 4.3 months.
Newfoundland and Labrador, September 2026
| Measure | September 2026 | On a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $372,633 | +7.0% |
| Homes sold | 641 | +5.1% |
| Benchmark price (MLS® HPI) | $355,600 | +5.5% |
| Months of inventory | 4.3 | — |
| St. John’s, benchmark price | $421,800 | — |
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What the price means for a buyer
On $372,633 the insured minimum down payment is $18,632 and the deed registration and mortgage registration come to $3,160. With legal, appraisal and inspection at Riley’s 1% rule of thumb, the cash to buy is about $25,518.
Average, benchmark and months of inventory
An average sale price moves with the mix of homes that sold that month. The MLS® HPI benchmark prices a typical home of fixed features, so it is steadier. Months of inventory is active listings divided by monthly sales: how long the stock would last at the current pace.
How often this page changes
Monthly, when the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® publishes. Every figure carries its source and the day it was checked; the board’s own page is linked in the table caption.
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Questions people ask
What is the average house price in Newfoundland and Labrador?
$372,633 in September 2026, +7.0% on a year earlier. Benchmark by area: St. John’s $421,800.
Are house prices going up in Newfoundland and Labrador?
In September 2026 the average price was +7.0% on a year earlier and sales were +5.1%. One month is a snapshot; the board’s page shows the trend.
How many homes sold in Newfoundland and Labrador in September 2026?
641 through the board, +5.1% on September 2025.
What is the difference between the average and the benchmark price?
The average divides the value of every sale by the number of sales, so it shifts with the mix. The MLS® HPI benchmark prices a typical home with fixed features, so it shows the underlying change.
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