Houses for sale in Shetland

Frequently asked questions about buying in Shetland

What is the average house price in Shetland?

The average home for sale in Shetland is priced at £222,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £195,000. This is based on the 13 homes for sale on Houses right now.

What price range should I expect in Shetland?

Most homes in Shetland are priced between £33,000 and £536,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £80,000, and one in five £400,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Shetland?

There are 5 homes for sale in Shetland on Houses right now. 6 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Shetland?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Shetland over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £200,000, 8.1% higher than the year before (£185,000). By size, 3-bedroom homes are down 15%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Shetland?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 5 weeks. About 46% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 10 weeks.

What do homes actually sell for in Shetland?

In the year to July 2026, 13 homes sold in Shetland at a typical price of £140,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £195,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What type of homes are for sale in Shetland?

Detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in Shetland. Bungalows come next, followed by semi-detached houses.

Are homes in Shetland freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Shetland are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.