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MapPENDING · 449DMLS® 202514474 · PID 50053537

2968 West Lake Ainslie Road

1 Storey
$315,000
BEDS · BATHS6 · 1SQUARE FEET2,350$ / SQFT$134ASSESSED 2026$324,000
LISTED BYKaycee Bessette · Engel & Volkers
1WHAT IT ISPHOTOS AND THE FACTS THAT DECIDE
PHOTOSMLS® MEDIA © LISTING BROKERAGE
ON THE RECORDRELISTED · 449D SHOWN, 449D TRUEBELOW ASSESSMENT −$9,000CUT −36.9%MLS® HISTORY · PVSC ROLL
THE PHYSICAL RECORDMLS® + PVSC
Beds6
Baths1
Living area2,350 sqft
Lot105 acres
Built1978
Style1 Storey
$ / sqft$134
ABOUT THIS HOMETHE LISTING BROKERAGE’S OWN WORDS

Escape to the tranquility of Lake Ainslie, where this stunning 6-bedroom home sits on over 105 acres of woodlands, offering breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Originally built in 1977, the main part of this bungalow was extensively modified and added to over time, resulting in a spacious and versatile layout ideal for family living or multi-use potential. Inside, you’ll find vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, two main floor living areas, and four main floor bedrooms. Large great room windows frame picturesque lake views, filling the home with natural light and warmth. The lower level features additional living space, including a rec room for cozy gatherings or lively family fun. Perfect for homesteading or hobby farming, the property includes a chicken coop, horse pen, and a shed—plus a detached 2-car garage that has been partially converted into a separate office space, offering endless possibilities for guests, or a workshop. A wired generator panel and generator (included) provide peace of mind. Outdoors, a solid deck surrounds the above-ground pool, and the grounds are a true nature lover’s haven. You'll find a variety of trees including spruce, maple, pine, oak, crabapple, mountain ash, and poplar. In spring, wild lady slippers bloom across the landscape, creating a natural tapestry of colour and charm. Located just a short drive from Whycocomagh and Inverness, you’ll be close to beaches, trails, world-class golf, and all the natural beauty Cape Breton has to offer. Whether you're seeking a country estate, a peaceful retirement retreat, or a family homestead, this property offers the space, setting, and inspiration to live life at a gentler pace.

2WHAT IT IS WORTHGOVERNMENT RECORD · 5 YEARS · NO ESTIMATE
ASSESSMENT RECORDPVSC · 2022–2026 · GOVERNMENT RECORD, NOT AN ESTIMATE
2022$192,9002023$240,8002024$254,7002025$302,9002026$324,000

Five most recent assessment years held — the full depth of the published PVSC roll. Nothing is withheld by tier here: no account or membership opens a longer series.

HISTORYMLS® EVENTS FROM 2025
AUG 14 2026For sale → PendingMLS® 202514474
JUN 12 2025Listed for sale$499,000MLS® 202514474
VALUE & TAXESPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$324,000
Taxable (capped)$324,000
Est. property tax · 2026$3,402/yr

Taxed on $324,000 of a $324,000 assessment, at $1.050 per $100.

ASSESSMENT IN CONTEXTPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
West Lake Ainslie median · 2026$57,300
This property$324,000 — in the top quarter
Change 2025 → 2026+$21,100 (+7%)

2026 assessments in West Lake Ainslie run $9,820 to $338,880 (10th–90th percentile, 277 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

3WHAT IT COSTS TO OWNARITHMETIC ON PUBLISHED RATES — NOT A QUOTE
OWNING THIS HOME · 20% DOWN · 5% · 25 YRCOMPUTED FROM GOVERNMENT RECORDS · NOT A VALUATION
MONTHLY, ALL IN$1,750MORTGAGE $1,466 · TAX $284/MO
TAX, YEAR ONE$3,402+$0 — THE CAP RESETS
CASH TO CLOSE$67,725DOWN $63,000 · DTT $4,725

ARITHMETIC ON PUBLISHED RATES — NOT A QUOTE, NOT ADVICE · LEGAL FEES AND ADJUSTMENTS ARE EXTRA AND NOT ON RECORD · SNS DEED-TRANSFER LIST JULY 2026

Listed by Kaycee Bessette · Engel & Volkers · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®.NOTHING HERE IS PAID PLACEMENT

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