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FOR SALE · 65 DAYSMLS® 202616145 · PID 75056390

8265 West Bay Highway

$1,499,000

ASSESSED $582,400 · 2026

Beds4
Baths3.5
Living area3,304 sqft
Lot30 acres
Built1995
StyleSplit Level
$ / sqft$454
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$582,400
Taxable (capped)$358,400
Cap shelter+$224,000
Est. property tax · 2026$3,046/yr

Taxed on $358,400 of a $582,400 assessment$224,000 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.850 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Jun 30, 2026Listed$1,499,000

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$6,975MORTGAGE $6,975 · TAX $413/MO
Tax, year one$4,950+$1,904THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$322,285DOWN $299,800 · DTT $22,485 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$390,200
2023$423,400
2024$496,500
2025$585,100
2026$582,400

Latest assessment $582,400 vs asking $1,499,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Sampsonville median · 2026$131,450
This property$582,400 — in the top tenth
Change 2025 → 2026−$2,700 (−0.5%)

2026 assessments in Sampsonville run $14,900 to $321,300 (10th–90th percentile, 206 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area32 ac · 1,380,037 sq ft
Perimeter1,655 m · 5,430 ft

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

About this home

Privacy, waterfront, and exceptional versatility come together on this stunning Bras d'Or Lake property featuring close to 800 feet of deep-water shoreline. Set well back from the road at the end of a long driveway, the home enjoys peace, privacy, and spectacular lake views. The main residence offers two spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite and walk-in closet, plus a convenient half bath. A sunken living room provides a warm gathering space, while the spacious kitchen features a large island, separate walk-in pantry, and adjoining dining room overlooking the water. The primary suite includes a luxurious five-piece ensuite with double sinks and a jetted tub, while the guest bedroom offers a private three-piece ensuite. Main-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. The home also includes a private two-bedroom guest suite with a full bath, accessible through its own exterior entrance as well as from the main home. This versatile space is ideal for accommodating extended family, hosting guests, or generating rental income. The unfinished basement offers abundant storage or workshop space. Outside, enjoy a stone-lined waterfront deck, an 18' x 33' swimming pool surrounded by decking, a picturesque man-made pond, multiple outbuildings, and an impressive 40' x 20' greenhouse. The gently sloping shoreline provides easy walkout access to the Bras d'Or Lake, with deep water ideal for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, or mooring your boat. Whether you're looking for a year-round waterfront residence, family retreat, or multi-generational property, this exceptional estate offers an unparalleled lifestyle in one of Nova Scotia's most beautiful settings.

RoomsMLS®

19 measured

Main Floor
Kitchen16'x14'
OtherPantry 6'9"x5'
Living Room22'x18'
Foyer13'x4'
Laundry13'x8'6"
Bedroom11'9"x11'
Ensuite Bath 17'6"x5'6"
Walk in Closet7'6"x6'
Bath 16'x4'
Primary Bedroom17'x16'+5x11
Ensuite Bath 210'x5'+10'6"x5'9"
Walk in Closet6x11'
Lower Level
Family Room25'x18'
OtherSewing room 11'x6'
2nd Level
Kitchen12'x9'
Dining Room15'x7'
Bedroom11'6"x12'6"
Bedroom12'x11'6"
Bath 29'x6'
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · No finished basement
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3 full + 1 half
Living area3,304 sq ft
Stories3
LevelsMulti/Split · 3+ Storey
Year built1999
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCeramic Tile · Hardwood · Laminate
BasementPartial · Unfinished
HeatingBaseboard · Ductless · Hot Water
FuelOil
CoolingDuctless
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning
INTERIOR
Interior featuresEnsuite Bath · High Speed Internet
AppliancesElectric Cooktop · Electric Oven · Dishwasher · Dryer · Washer · Freezer - Stand Up · Freezer - Chest · Microwave · Refrigerator · Other
IncludedPool Table · Appliances
Other equipmentAir Exchanger · Satellite Dish · No Rental Equipment
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway32"
Steps at entrancesOne Step · Over 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side 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 size30 acres
Lot dimensions58x28+28x26+16x14
Lot features10 to 49.99 Acres · Partially Cleared · Hardwood Bush · Partial Landscaped · Sloping/Terraced · Wooded
ZoningHC
FrontageWater Frontage: 790 Feet
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
WaterfrontLake · Lake Privileges · Stream/Pond · Brackish Water
ViewLake
Patio & porchDeck · Patio
Other structuresDeck · Greenhouse · Shed(s)
PID75056390A
Legal description8265 WEST BAY RD LOT 4 SAMPSONVILLE DWELLING
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterPublic · Dug · Well
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesElectric · Electricity Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
Parking spaces1
ParkingNo Garage · Dirt · Gravel · Single
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunitySt. Peter's
MunicipalityMunicipality of the County of Richmond
RegionEastern
Polling districtRI04
Map
Map of 8265 West Bay Highway
Listed by Sherry Macleod · Cape Breton Realty · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202616145 · Retrieved Sep 3, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY