Downtown Dartmouth 2025 in Review
Downtown Dartmouth to Burnside District Market Report
Executive Summary
District 10 (Downtown Dartmouth to Burnside) recorded 45 completed sales in 2025 with an average sale price of $510,603 and a median of approximately $497,000. The district demonstrates a buyer-favorable market where 62% of transactions closed below asking price, with sellers accepting an average discount of $18,623 to complete deals. Properties spent an average of 23 days on market before selling.
The district's sub-districts reveal distinct micro-market conditions: Sub-district 10-A commands premium pricing with both sales closing above asking, while 10-B and 10-C show more typical negotiation patterns. Failed listings (cancelled and expired combined) represent 10% of total activity, signaling pricing challenges in certain segments.
Listing Status Distribution
Pricing Performance Analysis
Nearly two-thirds of Downtown Dartmouth properties sold below list price in 2025. Sellers accepted an average discount of $18,623 to close deals, indicating sustained buyer negotiating power in this district. However, well-priced properties in premium locations (particularly 10-A) continue to attract competitive offers.
Sub-District Performance Comparison
| Sub-District | Sales | Avg Sale Price | Avg DOM | Avg $/SqFt | Avg Adjustment | Failed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-A | 2 | $730,000 | 6 | $349.37 | +$5,100 | 0 |
| 10-B | 19 | $458,674 | 22 | $317.86 | −$16,053 | 4 |
| 10-C | 24 | $533,431 | 25 | $386.74 | −$22,635 | 1 |
| District Total | 45 | $510,603 | 23 | $362.99 | −$18,623 | 5 |
Sub-district 10-A represents the premium tier within Downtown Dartmouth, with both recorded sales closing above asking price. The average sale price of $730,000 significantly exceeds the district average, while the remarkably low 6-day average time on market indicates strong buyer demand for well-positioned properties in this area.
10-A Sales Activity
| Street | List Price | Sale Price | +/− | DOM | SqFt | $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Road | $699,900 | $710,000 | +$10,100 | 2 | 2,360 | $300.85 |
| Victoria Road | $749,900 | $750,000 | +$100 | 10 | 1,885 | $397.88 |
Sub-district 10-B encompasses the largest volume of market activity with 19 completed sales. This area shows the most significant pricing challenges, with sellers accepting an average discount of $16,053 to close transactions. The Nadia Drive corridor dominates sales volume with consistent pricing in the $465,000–$545,000 range. Four listings failed to transact (2 cancelled, 2 expired), representing the highest failure rate among sub-districts.
10-B Sales Activity
| Street | Community | List Price | Sale Price | +/− | DOM | $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albro Lake Road | Dartmouth | $299,900 | $280,000 | −$19,900 | 21 | $222.22 |
| Nivens Avenue | Dartmouth | $450,000 | $290,000 | −$160,000 | 148 | $674.42 |
| Windmill Road | Dartmouth | $299,900 | $299,900 | $0 | 6 | $434.64 |
| Courtney Road | Dartmouth | $399,900 | $330,000 | −$69,900 | 39 | — |
| Courtney Road | Dartmouth | $399,000 | $390,000 | −$9,000 | 28 | $507.81 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $399,900 | $398,000 | −$1,900 | 3 | $307.34 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $469,900 | $465,000 | −$4,900 | 2 | $265.71 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $495,000 | $491,500 | −$3,500 | 8 | $260.33 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $499,900 | $493,500 | −$6,400 | 4 | $284.27 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $499,000 | $497,000 | −$2,000 | 23 | $243.63 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $499,900 | $499,900 | $0 | 11 | $250.70 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $499,900 | $500,000 | +$100 | 0 | $288.02 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $499,900 | $505,000 | +$5,100 | 0 | $290.90 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $499,900 | $510,000 | +$10,100 | 15 | $293.78 |
| Queen Street | Dartmouth | $529,000 | $510,000 | −$19,000 | 14 | $425.00 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $524,900 | $520,000 | −$4,900 | 6 | $262.76 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $539,000 | $530,000 | −$9,000 | 62 | $306.71 |
| Nadia Drive | Dartmouth | $565,000 | $545,000 | −$20,000 | 21 | $299.62 |
| King Street | Old Dartmouth | $649,900 | $660,000 | +$10,100 | 9 | $323.53 |
| Street | Status | List Price | DOM | SqFt | List $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Road | CANCELLED | $389,000 | 53 | 1,361 | $285.82 |
| Farrell Street | CANCELLED | $479,900 | 58 | 1,460 | $328.70 |
| Hilchie Road | EXPIRED | $299,900 | 4 | 968 | $309.81 |
| Middle Street | EXPIRED | $539,000 | 72 | 1,289 | $418.15 |
Sub-district 10-C leads district activity with 24 completed sales and demonstrates the widest price range, from $326,500 to $1,250,000. The waterfront Shore Road corridor anchors the luxury segment with sales approaching and exceeding $1 million. Overall, sellers in 10-C accepted the largest average discount at $22,635, though the sub-district also recorded 9 sales above asking price, indicating a bifurcated market where properly positioned properties can still command premiums.
10-C Sales Activity
| Street | Community | List Price | Sale Price | +/− | DOM | $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Street | Dartmouth | $450,000 | $326,500 | −$123,500 | 69 | $469.78 |
| Albro Lake Road | Dartmouth | $349,900 | $355,000 | +$5,100 | 10 | $476.51 |
| Symonds Street | Dartmouth | $449,900 | $370,000 | −$79,900 | 103 | $310.14 |
| Faulkner Street | Harbourview | $399,900 | $389,000 | −$10,900 | 5 | $299.23 |
| Chappell Street | Dartmouth | $349,900 | $401,000 | +$51,100 | 4 | $475.12 |
| Symonds Street | Dartmouth | $400,000 | $420,000 | +$20,000 | 8 | $444.44 |
| Brookside Avenue | Dartmouth | $399,900 | $423,000 | +$23,100 | 1 | $441.54 |
| Howe Street | Dartmouth | $480,000 | $430,000 | −$50,000 | 31 | $323.07 |
| Howe Street | Dartmouth | $440,000 | $437,500 | −$2,500 | 54 | $311.39 |
| Russell Street | Dartmouth | $415,000 | $445,000 | +$30,000 | 6 | $445.00 |
| Frances Street | Dartmouth | $459,900 | $446,000 | −$13,900 | 4 | $342.81 |
| Windmill Road | Dartmouth | $399,900 | $446,600 | +$46,700 | 26 | $322.69 |
| Wyse Road | Dartmouth | $469,900 | $490,000 | +$20,100 | 6 | $472.97 |
| Ropewalk Lane | Dartmouth | $549,900 | $500,000 | −$49,900 | 13 | $325.52 |
| Chappell Street | Dartmouth | $599,000 | $549,000 | −$50,000 | 23 | $215.97 |
| Brookside Avenue | Dartmouth | $559,900 | $549,900 | −$10,000 | 7 | $448.90 |
| Hare Lane | Dartmouth | $569,000 | $560,000 | −$9,000 | 4 | $375.34 |
| Brookside Avenue | Dartmouth | $574,900 | $578,950 | +$4,050 | 1 | $528.24 |
| Windmill Road | Dartmouth | $579,900 | $580,000 | +$100 | 18 | $404.46 |
| Edward Street | Dartmouth | $629,000 | $620,500 | −$8,500 | 11 | $295.48 |
| Pelzant Street | Dartmouth | $674,900 | $625,000 | −$49,900 | 45 | $447.71 |
| Frances Street | Dartmouth | $699,900 | $670,400 | −$29,500 | 25 | $239.77 |
| Shore Road | Dartmouth | $949,900 | $939,000 | −$10,900 | 14 | $380.62 |
| Shore Road | Dartmouth | $1,500,000 | $1,250,000 | −$250,000 | 94 | $484.12 |
| Street | Status | List Price | DOM | SqFt | List $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albro Lake Road | ACTIVE | $569,900 | 50 | 1,942 | $293.46 |
| Shore Road | CANCELLED | $929,900 | 119 | 1,516 | $613.38 |
Price Band Distribution
The district's sales activity clusters primarily in the $400,000–$600,000 range, which accounts for 60% of all transactions. Entry-level properties under $400,000 represent approximately 20% of sales, while the $600,000+ segment captures the remaining 20%, including two sales exceeding $900,000.
Failed Listings Analysis
Five listings in District 10 failed to transact in 2025, representing a 10% failure rate among completed listing outcomes. The cancelled and expired properties share common characteristics: extended time on market averaging 61 days (versus 23 days for sold properties) and list prices per square foot that often exceeded successful comparable sales in their respective sub-districts.
| Street | Sub-District | Status | List Price | DOM | List $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Road | 10-B | CANCELLED | $389,000 | 53 | $285.82 |
| Farrell Street | 10-B | CANCELLED | $479,900 | 58 | $328.70 |
| Shore Road | 10-C | CANCELLED | $929,900 | 119 | $613.38 |
| Hilchie Road | 10-B | EXPIRED | $299,900 | 4 | $309.81 |
| Middle Street | 10-B | EXPIRED | $539,000 | 72 | $418.15 |
The Shore Road cancellation after 119 days on market at $929,900 (listed at $613.38/sqft) is particularly notable given that another Shore Road property successfully sold at $939,000 ($380.62/sqft). This suggests buyers in the luxury waterfront segment are highly sensitive to value proposition and price-per-square-foot comparisons. Sellers considering this price point should ensure competitive positioning relative to recent comparable sales.
Days on Market Analysis
Market velocity varies significantly by price point and location. Properties in sub-district 10-A averaged just 6 days on market, while 10-B and 10-C averaged 22 and 25 days respectively. Properties exceeding 60 days on market typically required substantial price reductions to transact, with an average discount of $93,350 for this extended-DOM cohort.
| DOM Range | Sales Count | Avg Sale Price | Avg Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–7 days | 18 | $503,994 | +$8,017 |
| 8–21 days | 14 | $510,386 | −$7,529 |
| 22–45 days | 7 | $513,643 | −$27,171 |
| 46+ days | 6 | $532,917 | −$93,350 |
Strategic Takeaways
Accurate pricing from day one is critical in Downtown Dartmouth. Properties that sold within the first week achieved an average premium of $8,017 above asking, while those lingering beyond 45 days required discounts averaging $93,350. The 10% failure rate underscores the risk of overpricing in this market.
With 62% of properties selling below asking price and an average discount of $18,623, buyers hold negotiating leverage throughout most of District 10. However, premium properties in 10-A and well-priced listings in desirable locations continue to attract competitive offers. Properties on market longer than 45 days present the strongest negotiation opportunities.
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