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FOR SALE · 55 DAYSMLS® 202616895 · PID 00267179

103 Rufus Avenue

$610,000

Whole multi-unit propertyASSESSED $637,700 · 2026

Beds4
Lot5,001 sqft lot
Built1952
Style2 Storey Duplex
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$637,700
Taxable (capped)$530,300
Cap shelter+$107,400
Est. property tax · 2026$5,117/yr

Taxed on $530,300 of a $637,700 assessment$107,400 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 11, 2026Price reducedwas $629,900$610,000
Jul 8, 2026Listed$629,900
Oct 15, 2024Soldregistry$579,900
Apr 2, 2024Soldregistry$345,000

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$2,838MORTGAGE $2,838 · TAX $513/MO
Tax, year one$6,154+$1,037THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$131,150DOWN $122,000 · DTT $9,150 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$217,500
2023$285,800
2024$345,700
2025$439,100
2026$637,700

Latest assessment $637,700 vs asking $610,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Halifax median · 2026$590,650
This property$637,700 — between the median and the 75th percentile
Change 2025 → 2026+$198,600 (+45.2%)

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
Area468 m² · 0.12 ac
Perimeter92 m · 301 ft

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

About this home

Turnkey two-unit property in the heart of Fairview. This home is ideal for investors or first-time buyers looking to offset their mortgage. Main home: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bright and functional layout with a spacious living room, dining area, full kitchen, and laundry. Front and rear entrances plus a sunny private deck overlooking the large corner lot. Lower level: a fully separate 1-bedroom apartment with its own entrance, kitchen, and full bathroom. Both units are currently vacant and ready for a tenant or extended family. Recently updated throughout: windows, exterior paint, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, lighting, and interior finishes. Set on a large corner lot with a spacious driveway, close to schools, transit, parks, and shopping, with easy access to the peninsula. 103 Rufus Avenue is a rare find: move-in ready, income-ready, and in one of Halifax's most connected, up-and-coming neighbourhoods

Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · Finished basement · 2 units
Bedrooms4
Year built1952
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringHardwood · Vinyl
BasementFinished · Walk-Out Access
HeatingHot Water · Radiator
FuelOil
INTERIOR
AppliancesOven · Stove · Dryer · Washer · Refrigerator · Water Heater · Dishwasher
IncludedOven X 2 · Fridge X 2 · Washer X 2 · Dryer X 2 · Dishwasher
Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size5,001 sqft
Lot dimensions29 x 29
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres
ZoningR2
RoadPublic
PID00267179
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionJuly 29
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
ParkingConcrete · Parking Spaces(s)
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryBurton Ettinger Elementary School
Junior highFairview Junior High School
High schoolHalifax West High School
Map
Map of 103 Rufus Avenue
Listed by Carrie Sullivan · Royal LePage Atlantic · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202616895 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY