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FOR SALE · 79 DAYSMLS® 202614570 · PID 90291477

1542 Canaan Road

$599,900

ASSESSED $338,600 · 2026

Living area1,280 sqft
Lot66 acres
Built2003
Style1 Storey
$ / sqft$469
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$338,600
Taxable (capped)$187,400
Cap shelter+$151,200
Est. property tax · 2026$2,211/yr

Taxed on $187,400 of a $338,600 assessment$151,200 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.180 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Jun 16, 2026Listed$599,900

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$2,791MORTGAGE $2,791 · TAX $333/MO
Tax, year one$3,995+$1,784THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$125,979DOWN $119,980 · DTT $5,999 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$209,300
2023$244,900
2024$292,800
2025$311,400
2026$338,600

Latest assessment $338,600 vs asking $599,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Canaan median · 2026$87,000
This property$338,600 — in the top quarter
Change 2025 → 2026+$27,200 (+8.7%)

2026 assessments in Canaan run $9,900 to $344,400 (10th–90th percentile, 271 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area37 ac · 1,631,053 sq ft
Perimeter2,001 m · 6,566 ft

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

About this home

Looking for an investment property with instant return and huge potential? Consider 1542 Canaan Road, situated on the Tusket River, and only 20 minutes from the Town of Yarmouth. This is a unique situation. Unique, because the sellers will retain a “Life interest,” and remain in the main home as long as their health allows. Unique, because they will pay rent, be responsible for utilities, and be caretakers of the property. Unique, because the new owners will be able to develop several acres which includes road-side frontage and an off-grid cabin. Currently, the main residence is one-level 1280 sq. ft. home is mere feet from the beautiful Tusket River, and is surrounded by 66 acres of forest. This is a private setting with engaging seasonal views. A full solar system with both propane and gas generators for backup supports off-grid living. This attractive home is fully wired and has all the electrical options needed, including high-speed Fibre Internet. It is easy to heat with multiple heating services, including in-floor heating, a cozy wood stove, and a wall-unit propane heater. The property includes a one-room, insulated and furnished off-grid cabin in the forest only .5 km away from the primary residence via an old logging road. It would be easy to expand and remodel for year-round use. As it has its own PID, the cabin and this 17 acres could even be sold. Also the new owner can arrange to spend vacations at this special place. If you want to buy a unique investment property with built-in tenants-caretakers, or to secure a gift for your children, or even to buy a retirement home, this property may be the right fit for you. More information and a video with aerial footage and inside photos is available.

Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureGarage · No finished basement
Living area1,280 sq ft
Stories1
Year built2003
ExteriorWood Frame
RoofAsphalt
FlooringConcrete
HeatingHot Water · In Floor · Space Heater · Stove
INTERIOR
IncludedTo Be Negotiated
Other equipmentFuel Tank(s)
Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size66 acres
Lot dimensions32x40 +19'6x16 cabin
Lot features50 to 100 Acres · Wooded
Zoningres/res
WaterfrontRiver Front · River Access · Waterfront · Fresh Water
Water bodyTusket River
Additional parcelsYes
PID90291477
AAN08522316 & 08543240
Legal descriptionFile#1899P
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionTo Be Negotiated "life Interest" Concept Will Apply
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDrilled Well
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesPropane · Phone Connected · Well
GarageYes
Parking spaces1
ParkingGravel · Single
Open parkingYes
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityCarleton
MunicipalityMunicipality of the District of Yarmouth
RegionWestern
Polling districtYA01
Map
Map of 1542 Canaan Road
Listed by Mike Randall · The Real Estate Store · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202614570 · Retrieved Sep 3, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY