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FOR SALE · 161 DAYSMLS® 202605324 · PID 15110315

542 Upper Prince Street

$450,000

ASSESSED $262,000 · 2026

Beds9
Baths4
Living area2,460 sqft
Lot11,626 sqft lot
Style1 Storey
$ / sqft$183
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$262,000
Taxable (capped)$203,600
Cap shelter+$58,400
Est. property tax · 2026$3,246/yr

Taxed on $203,600 of a $262,000 assessment$58,400 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.595 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 12, 2026Price reducedwas $485,000$450,000
Mar 24, 2026Listed$499,000
Jun 16, 2023Soldregistry$435,000

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$2,094MORTGAGE $2,094 · TAX $348/MO
Tax, year one$4,178+$932THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$96,750DOWN $90,000 · DTT $6,750 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$162,600
2023$182,300
2024$195,600
2025$236,500
2026$262,000

Latest assessment $262,000 vs asking $450,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Sydney median · 2026$170,500
This property$262,000 — in the top quarter
Change 2025 → 2026+$25,500 (+10.8%)

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
Area1,080 m² · 0.27 ac
Perimeter133 m · 437 ft

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

About this home

Turnkey 9-bedroom, 4-bathroom investment property in Sydney’s desirable Ashby area. Previously a school, this unique building offers generous space, high ceilings, and excellent layout flexibility. Configured with 2 full kitchens, large common areas on each level, and currently rented by individual rooms, this property is well maintained and producing steady income. Ideal for student housing or shared accommodation or can be converted into multi unit because of its 6 separate entrances (To Be confirmed From CBRM). Features include walk-out lower level access, bright interiors, ample storage, and a detached garage. Strong rental demand in a central location close to amenities and transit.

RoomsMLS®

21 measured

Main Floor
Bedroom11'6"*9'4"
Bedroom9'5"*9'8"
Bedroom13'1"*9'7"
Bedroom9'8"*13'4"
Bedroom11'7"*9'3"
Kitchen23'1"*10'6"
Living Room9'8"*14'0"
Storage5'8"*10'1"
Bath 18'5"*5'9"
Bath 28'5"*6'1"
Main Hallway
Lower Level
Bedroom8'9"*11'6"
Bedroom9'0"*14'2"+8'2"+8'6"
Bedroom10'1"*12'8"
Bedroom9'*10'
Bath 36'4"*4'8"
Utility9'1"*12'
2nd Hallway
Kitchen9'*16'6"
Bath 47'2"*8'9"
Laundry8'1"*8'9"
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureFinished basement
Bedrooms9
Bathrooms4 full
Living area2,460 sq ft
Stories2
Levels2 Storey
Year built1956
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorAluminum Siding · Vinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringVinyl Plank
BasementFinished · Walk-Out Access
HeatingBaseboard
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesElectric Cooktop · Electric Range · Dryer - Electric · Washer · Microwave · Refrigerator
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side 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 size11,626 sqft
Lot dimensions70' x 25'
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres · Cleared · Landscaped
ZoningCR
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
PID15110315
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionAs Soon As Possible
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
ParkingDetached · Multiple Driveways · Parking Spaces(s) · Paved
Open parkingYes
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryCusack School
Junior highSherwood Park Education Centre
High schoolSydney Academy
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunitySydney
MunicipalityCape Breton Regional Municipality
RegionEastern
Polling districtCB06
Map
Map of 542 Upper Prince Street
Listed by Sahil Sethi · Keller Williams Select Realty · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202605324 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY