Lot 7 (Old) Southern Shore Highway
Tors Cove, NL, A0A4A0
List price
$45,000
About this propertyMLS® 1304766
An excellent opportunity to build your dream home or seasonal retreat on a 0.5-acre parcel of land ideally located just off the Southern Shore Highway in the scenic community of Tors Cove. This property offers a peaceful, residential setting only a short walk from Tors Cove Pond, providing the perfect backdrop for year-round outdoor enjoyment. The surrounding area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, including: • Whale and bird watching • Iceberg viewing • World-class hiking on the East Coast Trail • Sport fishing and hunting • Seasonal berry picking • Proximity to La Manche Provincial Park for camping and swimming. Located approximately 42 kilometres south of St. John's along Route 10 on the Irish Loop, this property combines the charm of a quiet coastal community with convenient access to urban amenities. Whether you are looking to build a year-round residence or a private getaway, this property presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Newfoundland’s most picturesque settings.
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Tors Cove at a glance
Live market stats for Tors Cove: what's for sale, what it costs, how it compares to nearby towns, and how walkable this address is.
Homes for sale here
18
Median list price
$77k
Price range
$45k – $2M
Typical build
1976
Average size
2,349 sqft
Where Tors Cove listings are priced
Every active list price in Tors Cove, grouped into bands.
List price, thousands of $ · 18 homes
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| Price band ($) | Listings |
|---|---|
| <200 | 14 |
| 200–300 | 1 |
| 300–400 | 1 |
| 400–500 | 1 |
| 1M+ | 1 |
How Tors Cove compares
Median list price against the next biggest markets. Click a row for that area guide.
Neighbourhood scores
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Location, air, flood & taxes
Elevation
62 m
0300 mmetres above sea level
Air quality now
1–3 band
110+AQHI 2 · Low risk · St. John's · updated 10:30 a.m.
Flood & zoning are mapped for St. John's only
Amenity constellation
compass view · OpenStreetMap · ODEF schools
Nothing mapped within 1.5 km of this address yet. Dots appear here once OpenStreetMap coverage reaches it (coverage is thin outside the Avalon).
Nearby & drive routes
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Nothing mapped within 1.5 km of this address.
What this home really costs
Winter heat, five years of ownership, how this price sits against the market, and what the map says is within walking distance: every figure captioned with its assumptions.
5-year cost of ownership
20% down · 25-yr
5-year all-in: $27,835
Closing costs + five years of running costs + 60 mortgage payments on a $45,000 home.
If rates rise 2 points
$2,620 more over five years if the rate is 6.84% instead of 4.84% (P&I only).
Once, at closing
- Land transfer (registration) fee$100 + $0.40 per $100 over $500, capped at $5,000$278
- Legal feesest.estimate, your lawyer quotes the exact figure$1,500
- Down payment (20%)$9,000
Every year
- Heatingest.2× the Jan–Mar estimate (heating season ≈ 6 months)$1,626
- Home insuranceest.estimate, NL range $700–$1,500/yr$1,100
× 5 years = $13,630
By down payment
| Down | Payment | 5-yr all-in | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $246 | $30,165 | needs mortgage insurance (not modelled) |
| 10% | $233 | $29,388 | needs mortgage insurance (not modelled) |
| 20% | $207 | $27,835 | no mortgage insurance |
Estimates, not a quote or an appraisal. Mortgage at 4.84% (lowest bank 5-yr fixed, Ratehub.ca, 2026-11-12), 25-year amortization, P&I only. Land transfer fee: Registry of Deeds schedule ($100 + $0.40/$100 over $500, cap $5,000). Legal $1,500 and insurance $1,100/yr (NL range $700–$1,500) are estimates. Heating is 2× the Jan–Mar winter estimate. No property tax on record; that line is omitted. 5-year all-in = closing costs + 5 years of running costs + 60 mortgage payments; it excludes CMHC insurance (needed below 20% down), utilities other than heat, and maintenance.
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Rate time machine
same house · same down payment
Same house, same down payment: your payment today at 4.84%lowest bank rate · posted was 6.19%
- Today, lowest bank rate2026-11-12 · 4.84%$207/mo
- Today, posted2026-11-04 · 6.19%$236/mo
- 5 years ago2021-11-03 · 4.79%$206/mo
- 10 years ago2016-11-02 · 4.64%$203/mo
At 6.19%, five years ago, the same mortgage would have cost $29 more each month than at today's posted rate.
Principal & interest only: $36,000 (80% of the $45,000 asking price, 20% down), 25-year amortization. No taxes, insurance, fees, or mortgage insurance. Today's rate is the Bank of Canada conventional 5-year rate observed 2026-11-04. The 5- and 10-year rows are two documented observations of that same series (2021-11-03 = 4.79%, 2016-11-02 = 4.64%, retrieved 2026-11-01 from bankofcanada.ca/valet), fixed reference points, not a modelled path between them. Estimate, not an offer of credit; your lender's rate will differ.
Monthly carrying cost
$190/mo
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