NEWCOMER NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE · 2025–2026
East End
St. John's, NL
Everything you need to know about living in St. John's most established neighbourhood — schools, healthcare, shopping, safety, and real estate market data.
205
Homes Sold
61.5%
Over Asking
+10%
2026 Forecast
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Location
Where Is the East End?
The East End is the largest and most established residential area in St. John's, stretching from Quidi Vidi Lake east to the airport and south to the Stavanger Drive commercial corridor.
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Neighbourhood Profile
East End at a Glance
205
Homes Sold
Feb 2025 – Jan 2026 (MLS SJ/1)
$70K–$1.25M
Price Range
All property types
61.5%
Sold Over Asking
126 of 205 homes
+5.2%
Avg. Over List
Strong seller's market
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Property Types
Mini homes to luxury
+10%
2026 Forecast
RE/MAX Canada projection
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Established Neighbourhoods
Airport Heights, Virginia Park, Kenmount Terrace, Elizabeth Park, Clovelly — each with distinct character and price points.
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NL's Premier Retail Hub
Stavanger Drive is the province's most established commercial corridor — 20+ years as the anchor of retail in Newfoundland.
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Healthcare Access
Unity Health Centre (new 2026), Abbeyfield Clinic, and both major hospitals within 5 minutes.
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Top-Rated Schools
Multiple K–12 schools, French Immersion, Marine Institute, and College of the North Atlantic — all within the boundary.
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Outdoor Lifestyle
Quidi Vidi Lake trail, East Coast Trail, Pippy Park, two golf courses, and the Paul Reynolds aquatic complex.
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Airport Proximity
St. John's International Airport is within the neighbourhood — ideal for frequent travellers.
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Safety & Community
Safety Profile
Low
Violent Crime
Below city average
Low
Property Crime
Well below city avg
Active
Neighbourhood Watch
Multiple programs
Strong
Community Policing
RNC presence
What Residents Say
The East End is widely regarded as one of the safest residential areas in St. John's. Established neighbourhoods like Airport Heights, Virginia Park, and Clovelly have strong community ties and active neighbourhood watch programs.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) maintains a visible presence, and the area benefits from well-lit streets, low traffic volumes, and a family-oriented demographic.
The East End has a lower rate of property crime compared to the city average, according to RNC annual crime statistics. Standard precautions are always recommended.
Safety Resources
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC)
Non-emergency: 709-729-8000 · Emergency: 911 · Source: RNC Annual Reports
WebsiteSt. John's Fire Department
Station 4 — Kenmount Road (serves East End)
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Education
Schools & Daycares
Schools (K–University)
Mary Queen of Peace Elementary
Elementary (K–6) — French Immersion
137 Torbay Road
Roncalli Elementary School
Elementary (K–6)
Stavanger Drive area
MacDonald Drive Elementary
Elementary (K–6) — French Immersion
100 MacDonald Drive
Vanier Elementary
Elementary (K–6)
75 Ennis Avenue
Rennie's River Elementary
Elementary (K–6)
150 Elizabeth Avenue
MacDonald Drive Junior High
Junior High (7–9)
110 MacDonald Drive
St. Paul's Junior High
Junior High (7–9)
340 Newfoundland Drive
Holy Heart of Mary Regional High
High School (10–12)
Bonaventure Ave — East End edge
Prince of Wales Collegiate
High School (10–12)
Merrymeeting Road
Daycares & Early Childhood
▸Mes Amis Daycare & Preschool — 436 Torbay Road
▸Milestones Early Learning Centre — 555 Torbay Road
▸Early Achievers Montessori School — 35 Hebron Way (Airport Heights)
▸Bloomsbury Childcare — 389 Stavanger Drive
▸Treehouse Daycare — 55 Airport Road
▸Caterpillar Clubhouse Family Childcare — Airport Heights
▸YMCA Child Care — 35 Ridge Road (Ches Penney Family YMCA)
▸Roncalli Daycare Centre — Stavanger Drive area
Note: Daycare availability changes frequently. Contact NL Early Childhood Services for current openings.
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French Immersion
MacDonald Drive Elementary & Mary Queen of Peace offer French Immersion programs
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Post-Secondary
Marine Institute & CONA both on Ridge Road
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School Bus
Metrobus routes serve all school areas
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Tutoring
Tutoring Academy — 386 Stavanger Drive
School catchment matters. We'll help you find a home in the right zone.
Our team knows exactly which streets fall in which catchment areas — and which ones are most competitive. Let's talk.
Retail & Grocery
Shopping Hub
Newfoundland's Most Established Retail Hub
The Stavanger Drive corridor has been the commercial anchor of St. John's for over two decades — home to the highest concentration of major retailers, grocery chains, and services in the province, all within a 2 km stretch.
Grocery Stores
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Dominion (Loblaw)
55 Stavanger Drive
Full-service supermarket — pharmacy, PC Optimum rewards
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Dominion (Loblaw)
20 Lake Avenue
Near Quidi Vidi Lake — Closing May 8, 2026
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Coleman's Food Centre
Stavanger Drive area
NL-owned independent grocer — strong local produce and seafood
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Walmart Supercenter
Stavanger Drive corridor
Groceries + general merchandise + pharmacy
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Sobeys
360 Torbay Road
Full-service supermarket — north end, serving Airport Heights / Virginia Park
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Sobeys
10 Elizabeth Avenue
Full-service supermarket — Howley Estates, western edge of East End
Major Retail & Services
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Kent Building Supplies — Full hardware & home improvement — major anchor store on Stavanger Drive
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Canadian Tire — Hardware, automotive, sporting goods
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Walmart — General merchandise, electronics, clothing
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Winners / HomeSense — Apparel, home décor
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PetSmart — Pet supplies and grooming
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Sport Chek — Sporting goods and activewear
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Shoppers Drug Mart — Pharmacy + MinuteClinic — Torbay Road
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Lawtons Drugs — NL pharmacy chain — Elizabeth Avenue
Also on Stavanger Drive
Tim HortonsMcDonald'sBoston PizzaEast Side Mario'sSubwayA&WStarbucksSwiss Chalet
Everything you need is within 10 minutes. Let us show you the walkable listings.
The Stavanger Drive corridor is one of the most convenient in Atlantic Canada. Our listings database shows you exactly what's available nearby.
Healthcare
Medical Resources
Unity Health Centre
Urgent Care / Walk-In · Stavanger Drive
Eastern Health's new walk-in and urgent care centre — opened 2026.
WebsiteAbbeyfield Medical Clinic
Family Medicine / Walk-In · Stavanger Drive area
Family physicians and walk-in availability — one of the busiest clinics in the East End.
Health Sciences Centre (HSC)
Major Teaching Hospital · Prince Philip Drive — 5 min drive
NL's largest hospital — emergency, surgery, specialist care, ICU.
WebsiteJaneway Children's Hospital
Pediatric Hospital · Prince Philip Drive — 5 min drive
NL's only dedicated children's hospital.
WebsiteClinics, Specialists & Pharmacies
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Atlantic Eye Care
140 Stavanger Drive — optometry, eye exams, glasses
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Jackman Eye Institute
184 Torbay Road — optometry and eye care
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Vogue Optical
447 Newfoundland Drive — optical retail and eye exams
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Major's Path Dental
Major's Path — general and family dentistry
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LOL Dental
370 Torbay Road — dedicated pediatric dental practice
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Kelly Drover Dental
607 Torbay Road — general dentistry
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Dr. Song's Acupuncture
446 Newfoundland Drive — traditional acupuncture and TCM
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Full Circle Acupuncture
320 Torbay Road — acupuncture and wellness
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Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy + MinuteClinic — Torbay Road
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Lawtons Drugs
NL pharmacy chain — Elizabeth Avenue
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Healthquest Physiotherapy
140 Stavanger Drive — physiotherapy and rehabilitation
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Action Physiotherapy
279 Portugal Cove Road — sports medicine
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Wedgewood Physiotherapy
286 Torbay Road — physiotherapy clinic
Healthcare access is a top priority for newcomers. We know exactly where to look.
Whether you need to be near a family doctor, a hospital, or a specialist clinic — we can match you to the right streets.
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Quality of Life
What Draws People Here
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Quidi Vidi Lake
3.8 km walking trail, skating in winter, rowing regattas in summer, dog park, bike park, and children's playground.
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Quidi Vidi Village
Historic fishing village with Quidi Vidi Brewing Company, art galleries, and one of the most photographed spots in Atlantic Canada.
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East Coast Trail
The Sugarloaf Path (8.8 km) runs from Logy Bay through the East End to Quidi Vidi — spectacular Atlantic coastal views.
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Golf Courses
Bally Haly Golf & Curling Club and Clovelly Golf Course — both within the East End boundary.
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Major Hospitals Nearby
Health Sciences Centre and Janeway Children's Hospital are a 5-minute drive — a major draw for healthcare workers.
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NL's Premier Retail Hub
Stavanger Drive is the province's most established commercial corridor — every major chain represented.
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Pippy Park
One of Canada's largest urban parks — hiking trails, ponds, the Botanical Garden, and the fluvarium.
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Airport Proximity
St. John's International Airport is within the neighbourhood — ideal for frequent travellers.
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Paul Reynolds Complex
Premier aquatic and fitness complex — swimming pools, fitness facilities, and recreational programs.
This is the life that comes with your next home. Ready to find it?
Trails, lakes, golf, great schools, and NL's best retail — all in one neighbourhood. Let our team find you the perfect match.
Real Estate
Properties by Type
Based on 205 actual sales · Feb 2025 – Jan 2026 · MLS District SJ/1 · 61.5% sold over asking · avg +5.2% above list
Mini Homes / Mobile Homes
Price Range
$70,000 – $283,400
Avg. Sold
$193,480
Build Era
1950 – 1996
# Sold
5 homes
Market Demand
Sold Over Asking
2 of 5 (40%)
Avg vs. List
-3.0%
Max Overbid
+15.3%
Hottest Sale
66 Hussey Dr — listed $230K, sold $265K (+15.3%)
Representative Recent Sales
6 Leonard Place
3BR / 1BA · 1970
TLC needed ⚠️
$70,000
113 Hussey Drive
3BR / 1BA · 1,016 sqft · 1977
Oil heat ⚠️
$170,000
66 Hussey Drive
3BR / 1BA · 1975 · Sold +15.3% over asking
$265,000
Buyer Notes
▸Located in Hussey Drive Park — a well-established mini-home community with strong community feel
▸Renovated units command a significant premium over unrenovated stock
▸Most affordable entry point into the East End
Watch Out For
Oil heat present in some units — a buyer should be aware this is a recurring fuel cost
Older units may require TLC — budget $20,000–$40,000 for updates
Starting under $70K — the most affordable way into the East End.
Mini homes are perfect for first-time buyers and downsizers. Let us show you what's available.
Market Outlook
Price Projections 2026
$450K
East End avg. sold
205 sales · Feb 2025 – Jan 2026
+5.2%
Avg over asking
East End · 61.5% sold over list
East End Price Ranges & 2026 Projections
Mini Homes$170K–$283K
2026 projected: $187K–$311K
Condominiums$158K–$515K
2026 projected: $174K–$567K
Two-Apartment$335K–$680K
2026 projected: $369K–$748K
SF Pre-1980$70K–$418K
2026 projected: $77K–$460K
SF 1980s–2000s$260K–$545K
2026 projected: $286K–$600K
SF 2010s+$373K–$694K
2026 projected: $410K–$763K
Luxury / New Construction$705K–$1.27M
2026 projected: $776K–$1.39M
Market Conditions
NL is a seller's market heading into 2026 — limited inventory, strong demand from first-time buyers, and growing investor interest in multi-unit properties.
Two-Apartment homes see the fiercest bidding wars — 79% sold over asking at +9.8% above list. Single Family (1980s–2000s) follow at 73% over asking. The luxury segment above $700K is more balanced, giving buyers more negotiating room.
The East End consistently outperforms the city average in price appreciation due to its proximity to the Stavanger Drive retail corridor, Marine Institute, CONA, and established residential character.
Key Market Drivers
▸ Limited housing inventory (4.5 months supply)
▸ Strong first-time buyer demand
▸ Offshore energy & public sector employment
▸ Memorial University & healthcare sector
▸ Lower mortgage rates increasing buying power
▸ New construction in Clovelly & King William Estates
Sources & Citations
RE/MAX Canada Housing Market Outlook 2026Royal LePage Q3 2025 House Price SurveyCMHC Housing Market Outlook 2026CREA MLS Statistics — Newfoundland
Projections are estimates based on published forecasts and are not guaranteed.
Prices are projected to rise +10% in 2026. Lock in before the spring rush.
The East End is one of the fastest-appreciating areas in Atlantic Canada. Every month you wait costs you equity. Let's talk today.
Growth & Investment
Development Projects
The East End is experiencing significant investment activity — from large-scale residential communities to commercial expansion and affordable housing. These are the key projects as of early 2026.
Under Construction
Approved
Proposed
Affordable Housing Complex
Under Construction
40 units — $17M contract
A $17-million government-funded affordable housing complex awarded in late 2025, adding much-needed rental stock to the East End.
More infoThe Estates at Clovelly (Final Phase)
Under Construction
Premium bungalows & 2-storey homes
The final phase of the Clovelly development by York Developments — customizable new builds in one of St. John's most sought-after subdivisions.
More infoWater's Edge
Under Construction
Multiple homes — pondside lots
A new residential development with premium pondside lots and homes currently under construction in the East End.
More infoAberdeen Square
Approved / Active
Commercial suites
Commercial suites in the Stavanger Drive Business Area — adding office and retail space to the East End's commercial core.
More infoMount Cashel Housing
Approved
72 units
A 72-unit housing proposal approved as of October 2025, bringing new residential density to the Mount Cashel Road area.
More infoPleasantville Phase 2
Proposed / 2026 Start
Up to 1,000 units on 26.5 acres
Former military land in the heart of the East End. Mixed residential development with construction expected to begin as early as 2026.
More infoBally Haly Lands Development
Proposed
1,200+ units on 100+ acres
A developer has proposed a large-scale residential community on the Bally Haly golf lands — one of the largest potential developments in the East End's history.
More info358–376 Portugal Cove Place
Proposed
Low-density infill
Gibraltar Fine Homes is proposing low-density infill housing on Portugal Cove Place, adding gentle density to an established neighbourhood.
More infoSources: City of St. John's development applications, CBC NL, NTV News, developer websites. Statuses as of early 2026 and subject to change.
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205
East End sales tracked
61.5%
Sold over asking
+10%
Projected 2026 growth
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