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FOR SALE · 68 DAYSMLS® 202615614 · PID 00323030

12 Nelson Avenue

$539,900

ASSESSED $325,200 · 2026

Beds3
Baths1
Living area884 sqft
Lot5,998 sqft lot
Built1914
Style1 Storey
$ / sqft$611
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$325,200
Taxable (capped)$312,500
Cap shelter+$12,700
Est. property tax · 2026$3,016/yr

Taxed on $312,500 of a $325,200 assessment$12,700 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 6, 2026Price reducedwas $549,900$539,900
Jun 25, 2026Listed$549,900

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$2,512MORTGAGE $2,512 · TAX $262/MO
Tax, year one$3,138+$122THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$116,079DOWN $107,980 · DTT $8,099 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$162,500
2023$255,900
2024$309,900
2025$304,600
2026$325,200

Latest assessment $325,200 vs asking $539,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Halifax median · 2026$590,650
This property$325,200 — in the lower quarter
Change 2025 → 2026+$20,600 (+6.8%)

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
Area528 m² · 0.13 ac
Perimeter96 m · 314 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 12 Nelson Avenue, Halifax If you’re looking for exceptional value on a mature, tree-lined street in one of Halifax’s most versatile and desirable neighbourhoods, this property deserves your attention. This beautifully renovated mid-century modern home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and is completely move-in ready for you and your family to enjoy from day one. Beyond its stylish updates and comfortable living spaces, the property presents outstanding future potential. Zoned R2, the home already features a second power meter installed by the sellers (ready for activation prior to closing) along with an additional driveway, creating an excellent opportunity to develop an income-generating basement suite or explore other investment possibilities. Located on sought-after Nelson Avenue, this established family-friendly neighbourhood continues to attract young families and buyers seeking convenience, community, and long-term value. Enjoy close proximity to schools, transit, parks, shopping, and everyday amenities. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, building an investment portfolio, expanding your current holdings, or securing a property with future development flexibility, 12 Nelson Avenue offers a rare combination of lifestyle, location, and opportunity.

RoomsMLS®

7 measured

Main Floor
Living Room15.3X10.10
Kitchen12.8X10.5
Dining Room10.5X6.5
Bath 15.5X7.4
Primary Bedroom11.5X9.6
Bedroom10.10X9.9
Bedroom9.9X9.6
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · No finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1 full
Living area884 sq ft
StyleBungalow
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCeramic Tile · Laminate
BasementFull · Unfinished · Walk-Out Access
HeatingBaseboard · Ductless
INTERIOR
Interior featuresSee Remarks · High Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Dishwasher · Refrigerator
IncludedFridge · Stove · Dishwasher
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway34"
Steps at entrancesTwo Steps · Over 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side Entrance · Rear Entrance
ThresholdsBetween 1/4' and 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size5,998 sqft
Lot dimensions31X23
Lot features0.5 to 0.99 Acres · Landscaped
ZoningR2
RoadPublic
Other structuresShed(s)
PID00323030
AAN00143588
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionAs Agreed
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
ParkingPaved · Other
Open parkingYes
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryJohn W Macleod-Fleming Tower Elementary School
Junior highCunard Junior High School
High schoolJL Ilsley High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityCowie Hill
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
RegionCentral
Polling districtHX09
Map
Map of 12 Nelson Avenue
Listed by Michelle Gerrior · Royal LePage Anchor Realty · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202615614 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY