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FOR SALE · 153 DAYSMLS® 202606332 · PID 15613581

1853 Fourchu Road

$279,000

ASSESSED $159,400 · 2026

Beds3
Baths1
Living area1,760 sqft
Lot2.37 acres
Built1992
Style1 Storey
$ / sqft$159
ON THE RECORDRELISTED · 153D SHOWN, 153D TRUEMLS® HISTORY
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$159,400
Taxable (capped)$107,400
Cap shelter+$52,000
Est. property tax · 2026$1,712/yr

Taxed on $107,400 of a $159,400 assessment — $52,000 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.595 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Apr 3, 2026Listed$279,000

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$1,298MORTGAGE $1,298 · TAX $212/MO
Tax, year one$2,542+$830 — THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$59,985DOWN $55,800 · DTT $4,185 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$99,500
2023$105,900
2024$134,400
2025$148,800
2026$159,400

Latest assessment $159,400 vs asking $279,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Gabarus Lake median · 2026$35,600
This property$159,400 — in the top quarter
Change 2025 → 2026+$10,600 (+7.1%)

2026 assessments in Gabarus Lake run $7,240 to $249,540 (10th–90th percentile, 253 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area9,776 m² · 2.42 ac
Perimeter397 m · 1,302 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 updated, move-in ready home in the community of Gabarus Lake, within walking distance to Belfry Beach. The home features a new roof, updated plumbing and electrical, along with several interior and exterior upgrades. A propane-powered generator provides reliable backup power. The 24x24 garage with 14-foot ceilings offers ample space for storage, a workshop, or larger vehicles, and includes 200 amp electrical service. Enjoy the spacious back yard, dedicated firepit area, with the opportunity to clear and expand further.

RoomsMLS®

6 measured

Main Floor
Bedroom8.9x10.5
Bedroom8.5x8.1
Bedroom10.4x13
Bath 110.4x5
Kitchen—
Living Room—
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1 full
Living area1,760 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1 Storey
Year built1993
FoundationBlock · Concrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofMetal
FlooringCeramic Tile · Laminate
BasementFull · Partial
HeatingBaseboard · Furnace · Ductless · Hot Water
FuelOil
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove - Gas · Dishwasher · Dryer · Washer · Microwave · Refrigerator
Other equipmentFuel Tank(s)
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps · No 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 size2.37 acres
Lot dimensions36.2ft X 24.3ft
Lot features1 to 2.99 Acres · Partially Cleared · Partial Landscaped · Wooded
ZoningRU
Patio & porchDeck
Other structuresDeck
PID15613581
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionImmediate
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDrilled Well
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesPropane · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
ParkingDetached · Wired · Gravel
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryMarion Bridge School
Junior highMalcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High School
High schoolRiverview High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityMarion Bridge
MunicipalityCape Breton Regional Municipality
RegionEastern
Polling districtCB07
Map
Map of 1853 Fourchu Road
Listed by Brittany Gwynn · RE/MAX Park Place Inc. · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202606332 · Retrieved Sep 3, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY