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Halifax Condo Sales – May 2025 Market Breakdown

Thinking of selling a condo in Halifax? Here’s what you need to know: May’s numbers reveal that condos are still firmly in a buyer’s marketβ€”with 71.2% selling under asking. But it’s not all doom and discounts. If you’re in the Halifax Peninsula or moving quickly, you’ve still got room to outperform.

Below is a full breakdown of the Halifax condo market based on 73 May 2025 sales:


πŸ’° Sale Price vs Asking Price

Outcome

Number of Sales

% of Total

Avg Difference

Highest Difference

Under Asking

52

71.2%

-$21,496

-$109,900

At Asking

8

11.0%

$0

$0

Over Asking

13

17.8%

+$24,954

+$85,000

πŸ‘‰ Key Insight: Condos are under pressure. Compare this to detached homes, where 38% sold over asking.


⏱️ Days on Market Breakdown

Time to Sell

# of Condos

% of Total

Under 10 days

29

39.7%

10–30 days

17

23.3%

31–60 days

17

23.3%

Over 60 days

10

13.7%

Average DOM: 30.2 days
Median DOM: 19 days
Range: 0–211 days


🏘️ Top-Selling Communities

Community

Sales

Avg DOM

Avg $/SqFt

Avg Price

Price Range

Halifax

41

29.0

$477

$509,424

$210K – $1.1M

Bedford

9

39.9

$376

$426,878

$280K – $645K

Dartmouth

7

25.7

$430

$508,857

$341K – $675K

Halifax Peninsula

6

6.3

$551

$672,783

$432K – $1.1M

East Uniacke

3

42.0

$324

$676,633

$400K – $855K

🎯 Market Standouts:

  • Halifax Peninsula: Fastest sales + highest $/sqft = seller-friendly

  • Bedford: Slowest movers with lower price per square foot


πŸ“ Price Per Square Foot

Range

# of Condos

% of Total

Under $400/sqft

32

43.8%

$400–$500/sqft

21

28.8%

$500–$600/sqft

9

12.3%

$600–$700/sqft

5

6.8%

Over $700/sqft

6

8.2%

Overall Averages:

  • Average $/sqft: $447

  • Median $/sqft: $427

  • Range: $225–$947


πŸ“Š Sales Speed vs Price Performance

Sales Speed

% Over Asking

% Under Asking

Under 10 Days

37.9%

41.4%

Over 60 Days

0%

100%

πŸ’‘ Insight: Price it right or sit tight. Fast movers often win on price, while anything lingering past 60 days is guaranteed to sell below asking.

πŸ”‘ Strategic Takeaways

  • Sell Smart: Halifax Peninsula remains hot – high prices and fast turnover.

  • Pricing Matters: Most units still need competitive pricing to sell.

  • Know Your Buyer: Over 40% of quick sales still went under asking – this isn’t a β€œlist high, wait” market.


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