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FOR SALE · 71 DAYSMLS® 202615141 · PID 40772618

240 James Street

$522,900

ASSESSED $472,500 · 2026

Beds3
Baths1.5
Living area1,724 sqft
Lot3,598 sqft lot
Built1998
Style2 Storey
$ / sqft$303
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$472,500
Taxable (capped)$272,700
Cap shelter+$199,800
Est. property tax · 2026$2,632/yr

Taxed on $272,700 of a $472,500 assessment$199,800 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 25, 2026Price reducedwas $533,900$522,900
Jun 22, 2026Listed$539,900
Oct 21, 2015Soldregistry$215,000
Aug 12, 2011Soldregistry$195,000

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$2,433MORTGAGE $2,433 · TAX $380/MO
Tax, year one$4,560+$1,928THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$112,424DOWN $104,580 · DTT $7,844 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$263,800
2023$370,400
2024$412,200
2025$438,500
2026$472,500

Latest assessment $472,500 vs asking $522,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Timberlea median · 2026$469,250
This property$472,500 — between the median and the 75th percentile
Change 2025 → 2026+$34,000 (+7.8%)

2026 assessments in Timberlea run $296,920 to $744,140 (10th–90th percentile, 3,310 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area334 m² · 0.08 ac
Perimeter83 m · 272 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 240 James Street, nestled in the sought-after Glengarry Estates community of Timberlea and ideally located at the quiet end of the street. This move-in-ready 2-storey home offers a functional layout, comfortable living spaces, and a family-friendly neighbourhood. The main level features a bright living room with hardwood flooring that leads into the open-concept kitchen and dining area. The kitchen offers ample counter space and cabinetry, with patio doors providing access to the rear deck overlooking a private, tree-lined backyard. A convenient powder room completes this level. Upstairs, hardwood flooring continues from the staircase throughout the hallway and all three bedrooms. The spacious primary bedroom is filled with natural light and features a walk-in closet, while a full bath serves the upper level. The lower level adds valuable living space with a finished rec room featuring a walkout to the patio area. You'll also find a laundry room, utility room, and plenty of storage space on this level. This well-maintained home is economically heated with propane and has seen several important updates in recent years, including new roof shingles and siding in 2022, new front and rear decks in 2023, and a new air exchanger in 2025, providing peace of mind for years to come. Located just 30 mins from Downtown Halifax, this home is within walking distance to the BLT schools, offering both English and French Immersion programs, as well as parks and scenic walking trails. You'll also enjoy being just mins from Brunello Golf Course, Sobeys, the brand-new community centre, and all the shopping, dining, and services available in Bayer's Lake Business Park. 240 James Street is ready to welcome its next family; will it be yours? Schedule your visit today!

RoomsMLS®

11 measured

Main Floor
Living Room11.3 x 17.4
Dining Room11.9 x 13.3
Kitchen11.9 x 7.4
Bath 13.6 x 4
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom15.2 x 11.6
Bedroom10.2 x 11.6
Bedroom8.5 x 11.9
Bath 27.5 x 5.11
Basement
Rec Room11.2 x 28.7 - JOG
Utility9.8 x 11.11
Laundry7.2 x 20.8
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · Finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1 full + 1 half
Living area1,724 sq ft
Stories2
Levels2 Storey
Year built2000
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCeramic Tile · Hardwood · Laminate
BasementFull · Finished · Walk-Out Access
HeatingForced Air
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Dishwasher · Dryer · Washer · Refrigerator
Other equipmentAir Exchanger · Fuel Tank(s)
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps · Two Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Deck/Patio · 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 size3,598 sqft
Lot dimensions30 X 20
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres · Landscaped
ZoningR1
RoadPublic
Patio & porchDeck · Patio
Other structuresDeck
PID40772618
AAN08965005
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionQuick Closing Possible
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesPropane · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
Parking spaces2
ParkingNo Garage · Double · Paved
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryBeechville Lakeside Timberlea Jr Elementary School
Junior highRidgecliff Middle School
High schoolBay View High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityTimberlea
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
RegionCentral
Polling districtHX12
Map
Map of 240 James Street
Listed by Ian Angus · Royal LePage Atlantic · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202615141 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY