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FOR SALE · 121 DAYSMLS® 202609683 · PID 50043876

166 Rankinville Road

$970,000

ASSESSED $484,100 · 2026

Beds5
Baths1.5
Living area2,000 sqft
Lot222 acres
Built1905
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$485
ON THE RECORDRELISTED · 121D SHOWN, 121D TRUEMLS® HISTORY
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$484,100
Taxable (capped)$471,100
Cap shelter+$13,000
Est. property tax · 2026$4,947/yr

Taxed on $471,100 of a $484,100 assessment$13,000 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.050 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
May 5, 2026Listed$970,000
Feb 10, 2022Soldregistry$330,000

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$4,513MORTGAGE $4,513 · TAX $424/MO
Tax, year one$5,083+$136THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$208,550DOWN $194,000 · DTT $14,550 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$262,600
2023$295,500
2024$435,600
2025$449,900
2026$484,100

Latest assessment $484,100 vs asking $970,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Mabou median · 2026$113,300
This property$484,100 — in the top tenth
Change 2025 → 2026+$34,200 (+7.6%)

2026 assessments in Mabou run $10,030 to $374,870 (10th–90th percentile, 432 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area170 ac · 7,410,008 sq ft
Perimeter4,604 m · 15,106 ft

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

About this home

RARE OPPORTUNITY: Historic 217-Acre Cape Breton Island Estate Generational properties like this seldom reach the market. Discover your private slice of Cape Breton paradise where 217 pristine acres of farmland meet timeless island charm, just minutes from the enchanting village of Mabou. This lovingly restored century farmhouse features 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 2,000+ sq ft of living space with gleaming hardwood floors flowing throughout, complemented by soaring high ceilings, a gourmet country kitchen, formal dining room, and dual living areas. Recent premium upgrades include a standing seam steel roof (2020), dual heat pump system (2020), complete window replacement, plus wood stove and furnace for cozy, cost-effective heating. The 217 acres of prime farmland offer limitless possibilities as this former dairy operation features extensive hay fields, established vegetable gardens, mature orchard, and turn-key infrastructure ready for immediate restart - all you need to do is hook up the equipment and the farm is fully operational again. Two separate PIDs maximize development and investment potential, while the location minutes from Mabou places you at the heart of Gaelic culture on Cape Breton Island where you can enjoy pristine beaches, world-class golf, authentic local restaurants, year-round ceilidhs, and vibrant Celtic heritage. Whether you're reviving the dairy operation, creating your dream homestead, or recognizing Cape Breton's investment potential, this estate offers multiple income streams including agricultural production, agritourism possibilities, and heritage home rental opportunities. Your island lifestyle awaits, your farming dreams can become reality, and your legacy begins here. Properties of this caliber rarely change hands outside family succession - don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of Nova Scotia's most desirable agricultural estates.

RoomsMLS®

14 measured

Main Floor
Porch8 x 8
Kitchen14 x 18
Other8 x 8
Foyer8 x 14
Living Room14 x 14
Family Room10 x 13
Dining Room13 x 13
Bath 13 x 8
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom13 x 16
Bedroom10 x 10
Bedroom10 x 10
Bedroom10 x 10
Bedroom10 x 10
Bath 27 x 6
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo finished basement
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1 full + 1 half
Living area2,000 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1.5 Storey
Year built1920
FoundationConcrete Perimeter · Stone
ExteriorWood Siding
RoofMetal
FlooringHardwood · Vinyl
BasementUnfinished
HeatingForced Air · Furnace · Ductless · Stove
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning Stove
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesCooktop · Oven · Range · Stove · Dishwasher · Washer · Microwave · Refrigerator
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOne Step · Three Steps
EntrancesRear Entrance · Front/Main Entrance
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size222.3701 acres
Lot dimensions(24 x 18) + (19 x 23)
Lot featuresOver 100 Acres · Partially Cleared · Partial Landscaped · Ravine · Rolling Slope
Zoningn/a
RoadPublic
WaterfrontStream/Pond
ViewHarbour · Ocean
Patio & porchDeck
FencingFenced
Other structuresDeck · Barn(s) · Shed(s)
Additional parcelsYes
PID50043876
AAN11038905
TITLE
Condo fee$0
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDug
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces3
Parking spaces3
ParkingDetached · Triple · Dirt · Gravel
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityMabou
MunicipalityMunicipality of the County of Inverness
RegionEastern
Polling districtIN05
Map
Map of 166 Rankinville Road
Listed by Elizabeth Barry · Engel & Volkers · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202609683 · Retrieved Sep 3, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY