# Saint John Benchmark Price Rises 3.8% Amid Low Sales Volume

Saint John's composite benchmark price rose 3.8% to $355,700 in August 2026. The city mapped 580 amenities across seven categories.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-11.

## Market summary

Saint John's composite benchmark price rose 3.8% to $355,700 in August 2026. The city mapped 580 amenities across seven categories.

## Central finding

The composite benchmark price for all homes in Saint John reached $355,700 in August 2026, a year-over-year increase of 3.8%. Sources:
[Press , Market Reports & Analysis | Search Listings Online](https://www.searchlistingsonline.ca/press)

## Benchmark Price Stability

In August 2026, the composite benchmark price for all homes in Saint John reached $355,700. This figure reflects a year-over-year increase of 3.8%, indicating modest appreciation in the local housing market. The metric covers all property types within the city boundaries as defined by the reporting agency. This observation provides a baseline for assessing current valuation trends in Saint John real estate.

The reported increase suggests underlying demand persists despite limited transaction activity. A single residential sale recorded in September 2026 highlights the thinness of the market. With few closed transactions, the benchmark price relies heavily on recent comparable sales. Buyers should note that this price point does not guarantee immediate availability of similar properties at that value. Sources:
[Press , Market Reports & Analysis | Search Listings Online](https://www.searchlistingsonline.ca/press)

## Next 3 months, 2026-12-31

Prices: flat. flat Why: August 2026 benchmark price and September 2026 sales data. Buyers: wait. Low liquidity limits negotiation leverage. Sellers: either way. Pricing must align with sparse comparable sales. Watch: Monthly sales count exceeding five transactions. Confidence: low. Sources:
[Press , Market Reports & Analysis | Search Listings Online](https://www.searchlistingsonline.ca/press)

## Next 6 months, 2027-03-31

Prices: flat. flat Why: August 2026 benchmark price and September 2026 sales data. Buyers: wait. Limited inventory reduces selection. Sellers: either way. Marketing duration may extend beyond 90 days. Watch: Average days on market dropping below 60. Confidence: low. Sources:
[Press , Market Reports & Analysis | Search Listings Online](https://www.searchlistingsonline.ca/press)

## Next 12 months, 2027-06-30

Prices: flat. flat Why: August 2026 benchmark price and September 2026 sales data. Buyers: wait. Price stability suggests no urgency. Sellers: either way. Seasonal demand may not offset low volume. Watch: Year-over-year price change exceeding 5%. Confidence: low. Sources:
[Press , Market Reports & Analysis | Search Listings Online](https://www.searchlistingsonline.ca/press)

Assumptions: Transaction volume remains low through Q4 2026. What would reverse this: A surge in new listings exceeds 50 units by December 2026. Sources:
[Press , Market Reports & Analysis | Search Listings Online](https://www.searchlistingsonline.ca/press)

## Sources

- [Press , Market Reports & Analysis | Search Listings Online](https://www.searchlistingsonline.ca/press): Observation reference period: 31 August 2026. Scope: city, Saint John, NB.

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