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FOR SALE · 139 DAYSMLS® 202607407 · PID 00150169

2490 John Street

$480,000

ASSESSED $581,600 · 2026

Beds3
Baths1
Living area1,420 sqft
Lot1,760 sqft lot
Style2 Storey
$ / sqft$338
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$581,600
Taxable (capped)$235,500
Cap shelter+$346,100
Est. property tax · 2026$2,273/yr

Taxed on $235,500 of a $581,600 assessment$346,100 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 7, 2026Price reducedwas $506,000$480,000
Aug 5, 2026Back on marketwas pending
Apr 15, 2026Listed$499,000

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$2,233MORTGAGE $2,233 · TAX $468/MO
Tax, year one$5,612+$3,339THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$103,200DOWN $96,000 · DTT $7,200 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$399,500
2023$434,900
2024$515,100
2025$545,100
2026$581,600

Latest assessment $581,600 vs asking $480,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Halifax median · 2026$590,650
This property$581,600 — below the community median
Change 2025 → 2026+$36,500 (+6.7%)

2026 assessments in Halifax run $301,300 to $1,168,870 (10th–90th percentile, 40,430 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area175 m² · 0.04 ac
Perimeter66 m · 218 ft

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

About this home

Prime central Halifax opportunity with character, location, and potential! Whether you’re looking for a development opportunity or the perfect place to call home, this century semi-detached has been proudly owned by the same family for 60 years and offers incredible flexibility in one of Halifax’s most sought-after and walkable neighbourhoods. This two-story home is full of character and ready for its next chapter. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and an unfinished basement. The home features impressive ceiling height on both levels, a brand-new bathroom(2025), an updated kitchen(2022), and a new 200-amp electrical panel(2024), providing a great foundation for your vision. Enjoy outdoor living with a welcoming front porch, back deck, and a fully fenced yard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With its prime location and versatile layout, this property is ideal for homeowners looking to add personal touches or investors exploring the potential for a multi-unit conversion. Opportunity, location, and potential make this one ready for you. Book your viewing today!

RoomsMLS®

7 measured

Main Floor
Foyer2'.10" x 5'.11" /NA
Living Room11'.11" x 14'.5" /40"
Kitchen11'.11" x 14'.5" /40"
2nd Level
Bath 17'.8" x 6'.8" /32"
Primary Bedroom14'.2" x 13'.3" /32"
Bedroom11'.1" x 13'.7" /32"
Bedroom6'.10" X 7'.7" /32"
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · No finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1 full
Living area1,420 sq ft
Stories2
Levels2 Storey
FoundationStone
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCeramic Tile · Linoleum · Vinyl
BasementFull · Unfinished
HeatingForced Air · Furnace
FuelOil
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesWater Heater · Oven · Refrigerator
IncludedFridge · Stove · Microwave/Range.
ExcludedWasher & Dryer
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOver 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 size1,760 sqft
Lot dimensions30' x 23'
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres · Cleared · Landscaped
ZoningER-2
Patio & porchDeck · Patio
FencingFenced
Other structuresDeck
PID00150169
AAN03894134
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
ParkingNo Garage · None
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementarySt Joseph's - Alexander Mckay Elementary School
Junior highOxford School
High schoolCitadel High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityNorth End
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
RegionCentral
Polling districtHX08
Map
Map of 2490 John Street
Listed by Lisa Leimanis · Sutton Group Professional Realty · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202607407 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY