Community guide · Greater Saint John

Real estate in East Saint John, New Brunswick

East Saint John runs from McAllister Drive out toward Loch Lomond, and it's where a lot of the city's everyday shopping happens. Neighbourhoods here include Champlain Heights, Forest Hills, Glen Falls and Lakewood, each with its own mix of housing.

Living in East Saint John

McAllister Place and the retail node around it, including East Point Shopping Centre and Parkway Mall, make East Saint John the city's shopping hub. Away from the retail strip, the area holds schools and sports fields, and the old shipbuilding and dry dock history sits along the harbour side of the neighbourhood.

Housing spans postwar bungalows in the older sections through newer subdivisions further out. It's generally the most affordable side of the city, which makes it a common starting point for first-time buyers and a landing spot for investors.

Known for
McAllister Place and everyday retail
Housing mix
Postwar bungalows to newer subdivisions
Drive to uptown
About 10 minutes
Good fit for
First-time buyers and investors

On the map

Where East Saint John sits

01East Saint John at a glance

McAllister Place and the retail node around it, including East Point Shopping Centre and Parkway Mall, make East Saint John the city's shopping hub. Away from the retail strip, the area holds schools and sports fields, and the old shipbuilding and dry dock history sits along the harbour side of the neighbourhood.

Buying here

Buying in East Saint John

East Saint John usually offers the most house for the money in the city, which makes it a strong starting point. The trade-off is knowing which streets are appreciating and which need a closer look, and that's where local knowledge pays off.

  • Value-focused search across east side streets
  • Investor and rental-potential analysis
  • Inspections for older postwar homes
  • Offer strategy for entry-level buyers

Selling here

Selling in East Saint John

Buyers on the east side are often price-sensitive and comparing your home against several others nearby. Pricing it right the first time, and presenting it well, is what keeps it from sitting.

  • Pricing anchored to east side sales
  • Preparation that fits the price point
  • Marketing to first-time and investor buyers
  • Negotiation through to closing
Andrew Shaw, REALTOR® with REAL Broker

East Saint John is where I send buyers who want to get into the market without stretching. The retail and highway access hold their value, and there's real upside for anyone willing to put in a bit of work on an older home.

Andrew Shaw · REALTOR® · REAL Broker

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