Living in Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove
A quiet coastal town of spacious lots, minutes from the city.
Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove is a small coastal town just north of St. John's, about 15 minutes from downtown. It is known for spacious residential lots, ocean views and Middle Cove Beach, famous for the summer capelin roll. It is mostly single-family homes, with many properties on private wells and septic systems.
On , only 3 homes were listed for sale in Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove, with asking prices from $639,900 to $1,385,000, based on active residential MLS® listings. L|S Real Estate Group, a St. John's team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty, helps buyers and sellers in Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove in English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove at a Glance
- Municipality
- Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove
- Region
- Northeast Avalon, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Drive to downtown St. John's
- About 15 minutes to downtown St. John's
- Housing character
- Quiet, coastal and residential, with larger lots
- Asking-price range*
- $639,900 to $1,385,000
- Active residential listings*
- 3
- Official website
- lbmcoc.ca
About Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove
Incorporated in 1986 by joining three coastal communities, this town offers a peaceful, residential setting with the city close at hand. Homes are mostly single-family, often on larger lots with room for gardens, workshops and views of the Atlantic. Buyers looking for custom or executive-style homes often consider it alongside Torbay and Portugal Cove–St. Philip's.
The coastline is the star. Middle Cove Beach draws crowds each summer when the capelin roll ashore, Outer Cove is proud of its long rowing tradition at the Royal St. John's Regatta, and Logy Bay is home to Memorial University's Ocean Sciences Centre. Shopping and services are a short drive away in St. John's and Torbay.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Coast & outdoors
- Middle Cove Beach and its summer capelin roll
- Coastal walking and the nearby East Coast Trail
- Ocean views across the town's three coves
Community & heritage
- Outer Cove's rowing tradition at the Royal St. John's Regatta (an Outer Cove crew's 1901 record stood for 80 years)
- Memorial University's Ocean Sciences Centre at Logy Bay
Getting around
- About 15 minutes to downtown St. John's
- Close to Torbay and the Stavanger Drive shopping area
Municipal Services
- Water & sewer
- Many properties rely on private wells and septic systems. Confirm services, and well and septic condition, for any specific property.
- Garbage & recycling
- Curbside garbage and recycling collection.
- Policing
- The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC).
- Town information
- See the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove website for council services, property tax rates and permits.
Service details change over time. Always confirm services, tax rates and zoning for a specific property with the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, and ask us to check them during your due diligence.
Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove Housing Market Snapshot
| Median asking price | $895,000 |
|---|---|
| Average asking price | $973,300 |
| Average asking price per sq. ft. | $332 |
| Active residential listings | 3 |
* Asking prices of active residential MLS® listings for sale in each municipality on the date shown (compiled from DwellSmart market data). Asking prices are not sold prices and change daily — ask us for a comparative market analysis on any specific home. Only a handful of homes are listed at any one time, so these figures can swing widely from month to month. Data as of .
Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove FAQs
Sources
- The Canadian Encyclopedia: Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove
- CBC News: capelin rolling at Middle Cove Beach
- CBC News: Outer Cove's regatta rowing heritage
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: RNC jurisdiction
- Market snapshot: Asking prices of active residential MLS® listings for sale in each municipality on the date shown (compiled from DwellSmart market data). Asking prices are not sold prices and change daily — ask us for a comparative market analysis on any specific home.