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FOR SALE · 265 DAYSMLS® 202529288 · PID 15133846

53 East Street

$229,000

ASSESSED $138,900 · 2026

Beds3
Baths1
Living area1,141 sqft
Lot8,002 sqft lot
Built1910
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$201
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$138,900
Taxable (capped)$93,100
Cap shelter+$45,800
Est. property tax · 2026$1,484/yr

Taxed on $93,100 of a $138,900 assessment — $45,800 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.595 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Dec 10, 2025Listed$239,000
Jul 16, 2020Soldregistry$94,500

Every relist, cut, and recorded sale, no wall. The incumbent reserves this table for its clients.

Owning this homeCOMPUTED FROM GOVERNMENT RECORDS · NOT A VALUATION
Monthly, all in$1,066MORTGAGE $1,066 · TAX $185/MO
Tax, year one$2,215+$731 — THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$49,235DOWN $45,800 · DTT $3,435 · LEGAL EXTRA

ARITHMETIC ON PUBLISHED RATES — NOT A QUOTE, NOT ADVICE · SNS DEED-TRANSFER LIST JULY 2026

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$80,600
2023$86,800
2024$110,700
2025$119,400
2026$138,900

Latest assessment $138,900 vs asking $229,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Sydney median · 2026$170,500
This property$138,900 — below the community median
Change 2025 → 2026+$19,500 (+16.3%)

2026 assessments in Sydney run $2,960 to $328,940 (10th–90th percentile, 10,997 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area751 m² · 0.19 ac
Perimeter110 m · 362 ft

Compiled from provincial mapping — approximate, not a legal survey. Full dimensions and print live on the Site Plan sheet.

About this home

Welcome to this charming family home located on East Street in the heart of Whitney Pier. One of Cape Breton's friendliest and most quietly desirable neighbourhoods. Here, neighbours know one another, kids can walk safely, and community pride runs deep. Close to schools, yet far enough to keep things peaceful, this location offers the perfect balance of convenience and calm. You're minutes from downtown Sydney, shopping, dining, and fantastic local sporting facilities including rinks, ball fields and fitness centres. Enjoy the benefits of small-town living with big-city amenities nearby. Whether you're a growing family or an investor, this property delivers comfort, accessibility and true community.

RoomsMLS®

12 measured

Main Floor
Porch9 x 5
Foyer11' 6" x 7' 10"
Living Room13' 4" x 11' 4
Dining Room11' 8" x 11' 4"
Storage12' 9" x 4'
Laundry6' 2" x 4' 1"
Kitchen11' 2" x 9' 4"
2nd Level
Bedroom11' 2" x 9' 5"
Bedroom11' 3" x 9' 4
Bedroom10' 4" x 8' 2
Bath 17' 1" x 8' 6"-jog
Upstairs Hallway—
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · No finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1 full
Living area1,141 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1 3/4 Storey
Year built1910
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringHardwood · Laminate · Vinyl
BasementUnfinished
HeatingHeat Pump
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Dishwasher
IncludedStove · Dishwasher
ExcludedRefrigerator · Washing Machine · Dryer
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesThree Steps · Over 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Rear Entrance
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

Recorded by the listing brokerage in the NSAR accessibility fields — most portals never show these.

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size8,002 sqft
Lot dimensions9 x 5 + 24 x 23 + 28 x 25
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres · Cleared · Partial Landscaped
ZoningUR3
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
PID15133846
AAN01562338
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
ParkingNo Garage · Gravel
Open parkingYes
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryHarbourside Elementary School
Junior highWhitney Pier Memorial Junior High School
High schoolSydney Academy
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunitySydney
MunicipalityCape Breton Regional Municipality
RegionEastern
Polling districtCB12
Map
Map of 53 East Street
Listed by Lyle Mackinnon · Keller Williams Select Realty(Sydney,Townsend St.) · Keller Williams Select Realty · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202529288 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY