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FOR SALE · 38 DAYSMLS® 202618653 · PID 00172171

5873 Merkel Street

$575,000

ASSESSED $560,000 · 2026

Beds3
Baths1
Living area1,308 sqft
Lot4,112 sqft lot
Built1921
Style1 Storey
$ / sqft$440
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$560,000
Taxable (capped)$560,000
Est. property tax · 2026$5,404/yr

Taxed on $560,000 of a $560,000 assessment, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Jul 25, 2026Listed$575,000
Aug 1, 2025Soldregistry$521,500

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$2,675MORTGAGE $2,675 · TAX $450/MO
Tax, year one$5,404+$0THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$123,625DOWN $115,000 · DTT $8,625 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$295,100
2023$370,900
2024$441,900
2025$508,600
2026$560,000

Latest assessment $560,000 vs asking $575,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Halifax median · 2026$590,650
This property$560,000 — below the community median
Change 2025 → 2026+$51,400 (+10.1%)

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
Area382 m² · 0.09 ac
Perimeter96 m · 315 ft

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

About this home

Build, Renovate, or Invest – Exceptional North End Opportunity Located in the heart of Halifax's highly sought-after North End, this charming cottage-style home sits on a unique lot, offering exceptional flexibility for homeowners, investors, and developers alike. Whether you're looking to renovate the existing home, expand, or explore future development opportunities (subject to municipal approvals), this property is full of potential. The owner had previously explored plans for a 5-unit condominium development—please refer to the available documents for additional information. The North End is one of Halifax's most vibrant and rapidly evolving neighbourhoods, known for its local cafés, restaurants, breweries, parks, boutiques, and easy access to downtown, universities, hospitals, and major amenities.A rare opportunity to own a versatile property in one of Halifax's most desirable neighbourhoods.

RoomsMLS®

7 measured

Main Floor
Dining Room6'2*9'9
Living Room13' *13'6
Bath 18'11*5'11
Kitchen10' *12'9
Bedroom7'10*14'6
Primary Bedroom12*12'2
Family Room18*11
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · Finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1 full
Living area1,308 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1 Storey
Year built1936
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringVinyl
BasementPartially Finished
HeatingBaseboard
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway31"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps · No Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side Entrance
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size4,112 sqft
Lot dimensions38'3" x 22' +/- Jog
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres
ZoningER3
PID00172171
AAN04570987
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
ParkingPaved
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityNorth End
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
RegionCentral
Polling districtHX08
Map
Map of 5873 Merkel Street
Listed by Ardi Iranmanesh · Pied A Terre Realty Inc. · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202618653 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY