| Cover | Nov. 01, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Amendment Description | This Form 8-K/A amends and supplements the Form 8-K filed by Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) on November 8, 2021 (the “Original Filing”) to include the historical financial statements and unaudited pro forma information required by Item 9.01(a) and (b) of Form 8-K. This Form 8-K/A should be read in conjunction with the Original Filing. |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 1, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38719 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001654595 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-5201540 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1051 E. Cary Street Suite 601 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | James Center Three |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Richmond |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 23219 |
| City Area Code | 804 |
| Local Phone Number | 344-4435 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MDRR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MDRRP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
