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FOR SALE · 56 DAYSMLS® 202616837 · PID 25022773

5 Lamy Street

$399,900

ASSESSED $226,300 · 2026

Beds4
Baths3.5
Living area2,800 sqft
Lot0.61 acres
Built1974
Style2 Storey
$ / sqft$143
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$226,300
Taxable (capped)$191,100
Cap shelter+$35,200
Est. property tax · 2026$3,191/yr

Taxed on $191,100 of a $226,300 assessment$35,200 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.670 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Jul 7, 2026Listed$399,900

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$1,861MORTGAGE $1,861 · TAX $315/MO
Tax, year one$3,779+$588THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$85,979DOWN $79,980 · 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$165,300
2023$178,800
2024$189,700
2025$224,500
2026$226,300

Latest assessment $226,300 vs asking $399,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Amherst median · 2026$151,750
This property$226,300 — between the median and the 75th percentile
Change 2025 → 2026+$1,800 (+0.8%)

2026 assessments in Amherst run $12,500 to $346,490 (10th–90th percentile, 4,562 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area2,524 m² · 0.62 ac
Perimeter226 m · 740 ft

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

About this home

One of the coolest and most unique homes in Amherst! Tucked well back from the road on a quiet street, this contemporary property sits on an impressive 26,695 sq. ft. lot surrounded by mature trees, grapevines, raspberry bushes and a vegetable garden. It's hard to believe you're just a short walk from all the amenities of downtown Amherst! The property features a spacious main home, an attached guest/in-law suite and a 22x24 detached garage. Inside, a welcoming mudroom leads to a functional layout with a bright kitchen, convenient half bath, spacious dining room overlooking the backyard, and a main-floor office that could also serve as a bedroom. The living room offers a warm chalet feel with a wood-burning fireplace and access to an incredible covered, screened-in deck-perfect for entertaining family and friends! Upstairs you'll find a guest bedroom, full bath and a bright primary bedroom. The walkout lower level offers a large family room with cozy gas stove, workshop, office, storage room, laundry and another full bath. The attached guest/in-law suite provides excellent flexibility with its own living/dining area, kitchen, private deck, bedroom and 3-piece bath with walk-in shower-ideal for extended family, someone with mobility needs, or potential rental income. A 22kW whole-home natural gas generator provides year-round peace of mind. Be sure to explore the multimedia link for the 3D tour and book your private showing today-you'll be glad you did!

RoomsMLS®

19 measured

Main Floor
Mud Room6.3X5.9
Bath 15.1X5.6
Eat In Kitchen11.4X15.7
Dining Room12.9X15.6
Living Room13.6X23.2
Bedroom9.6X9
Living Room11.6x13.8 (In-law Suite)
Bedroom10.2x9.5 (In-law Suite)
Bath 44.11x7.4 (In-law Suite)
2nd Level
Bedroom11.10X11.1
Bath 24.11X9.5
Primary Bedroom15.4X12.7
Porch23.7X8.3 (Back covered porch)
Basement
Family Room21.9x12.10
Workshop5.3x14.6
Den/Office11.4x7.5
Storage6.6x14.9
Laundry8.1x9.8
Bath 35.9x7.1
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureGarage · Finished basement
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3 full + 1 half
Living area2,800 sq ft
StyleContemporary
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCarpet · Hardwood · Vinyl · Vinyl Plank
BasementFull · Partially Finished
HeatingBaseboard · Fireplace(s) · Stove
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresGas · Fireplace(s)
INTERIOR
Interior featuresSecondary Suite · High Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Dryer · Washer · Refrigerator
Other equipmentAir Exchanger · No Rental Equipment
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOne Step · Over 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side Entrance
ThresholdsBetween 1/4' and 1/2"
Accessibility featuresWheelchair Accessible

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size0.6131 acres
Lot dimensionsIrregular
Lot features0.5 to 0.99 Acres · Partially Cleared · Landscaped · Sloping/Terraced
ZoningGenRes
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
Patio & porchDeck · Patio
Other structuresDeck · Shed(s)
PID25022773
AAN03584534
Legal description5 LAMY ST LOT 88-2 AMHERST DWELLING GARAGE
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Natural Gas · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces2
Parking spaces2
ParkingDetached · Double · Wired · Paved
Open parkingYes
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementarySpring Street Academy
Junior highE. B. Chandler Junior High School
High schoolAmherst Regional High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityAmherst
MunicipalityTown of Amherst
RegionNorthern
Polling districtAMAL
Map
Map of 5 Lamy Street
Listed by Tony Mitchell · Royal LePage Cumberland Realty Ltd. · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202616837 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY