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FOR SALE · 111 DAYSMLS® 202611101 · PID 80116387

257 Lake John Road

$629,000

ASSESSED $456,600 · 2026

Beds5
Baths2.5
Living area2,380 sqft
Lot2.92 acres
Built1979
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$264
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$456,600
Taxable (capped)$260,700
Cap shelter+$195,900
Est. property tax · 2026$3,285/yr

Taxed on $260,700 of a $456,600 assessment$195,900 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.260 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
May 15, 2026Listed$629,000

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$2,927MORTGAGE $2,927 · TAX $479/MO
Tax, year one$5,753+$2,468THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$135,235DOWN $125,800 · DTT $9,435 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$225,400
2023$325,600
2024$393,800
2025$453,300
2026$456,600

Latest assessment $456,600 vs asking $629,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Jordan Falls median · 2026$43,900
This property$456,600 — in the top tenth
Change 2025 → 2026+$3,300 (+0.7%)

2026 assessments in Jordan Falls run $3,960 to $290,140 (10th–90th percentile, 357 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area11,816 m² · 2.92 ac
Perimeter472 m · 1,550 ft

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

About this home

Nestled along more than 500 feet of peaceful river frontage, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and everyday comfort on approximately 2.92 beautifully landscaped acres. Surrounded by mature trees and the calming sounds of the river, this is the kind of property that makes you feel worlds away while still offering all the space and functionality a family could need. Whether you enjoy kayaking, swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water, the pristine riverfront creates an incredible backyard experience right at your doorstep. Expansive outdoor spaces and a large deck overlooking the river provide the ideal setting for entertaining, morning coffee, or taking in the ever-changing views of nature. Inside, the home offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms, with bright, inviting living spaces enhanced by numerous upgraded windows that fill the home with natural light and showcase the surrounding landscape. The full-height walk-out basement offers tremendous potential for additional finished living space, a recreation area, guest suite, or home gym. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or those needing extra storage will appreciate both the attached two-car garage and the impressive detached three-car garage with ample room for vehicles, tools, outdoor gear, and more. Private, peaceful, and surrounded by natural beauty, this riverside retreat offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the serenity of country living without sacrificing space or convenience. Whether you are looking for a year-round family home, a multi-generational property, or your own personal escape, this remarkable waterfront property is ready to welcome its next chapter.

RoomsMLS®

15 measured

Main Floor
Eat In Kitchen20.8x11.11
Living Room13.2x19.11
Dining Nook12.10x11.11
Family Room14.2x19.0
Mud Room5.5x7.6
Bath 15.8x9.10
Laundry6.5x7.6
Foyer7.4x9.4
Bedroom15.0x13.3
Bedroom13.3x9.11
Bath 25.11x9.9
2nd Level
Bedroom11.11x13.6+7.7x5.1
Bedroom15.2x12.3
Primary Bedroom15.2x11.11
Ensuite Bath 310.3x5.3+3.11x4.11
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureGarage · No finished basement
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2 full + 1 half
Living area2,380 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1.5 Storey
Year built1980
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorShingle Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCarpet · Laminate · Vinyl
BasementFull · Unfinished · Walk-Out Access
HeatingBaseboard · Fireplace(s) · Hot Water
FuelOil
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning
INTERIOR
Interior featuresCentral Vacuum · High Speed Internet
AppliancesRange · Dishwasher · Dryer · Washer · Refrigerator
IncludedFridge · Stove · Washer · Dryer · Dishwasher · Piano
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOne Step · Over 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Rear Entrance · Deck/Patio
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size2.92 acres
Lot dimensions35x79
Lot features1 to 2.99 Acres · Partially Cleared · Landscaped · Level · Sloping/Terraced · Tiled
ZoningR2
FrontageWater Frontage: 540 Feet
RoadYear Round Road
WaterfrontRiver Front · River Access · Fresh Water
ViewRiver
Patio & porchDeck
Other structuresDeck · Barn(s)
PID80116387
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDug
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces5
Parking spaces5
ParkingAttached · Detached · Double · Triple · Wired · Concrete · Gravel
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunitySandy Point
MunicipalityMunicipality of the District of Shelburne
RegionWestern
Polling districtSH05
Map
Map of 257 Lake John Road
Listed by Rob Schellenberger · RE/MAX Banner Real Estate(Greenwood) · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202611101 · Retrieved Sep 3, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY