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FOR SALE · 37 DAYSMLS® 202618765 · PID 60027885

171 Empire Street

$459,000

ASSESSED $401,000 · 2026

Beds3
Baths2
Living area1,960 sqft
Lot0.81 acres
Built1948
Style2 Storey
$ / sqft$234
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$401,000
Taxable (capped)$243,900
Cap shelter+$157,100
Est. property tax · 2026$4,512/yr

Taxed on $243,900 of a $401,000 assessment$157,100 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.850 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 29, 2026Price reducedwas $499,000$459,000
Aug 6, 2026Price reducedwas $539,900$499,000
Jul 27, 2026Listed$539,900

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$2,136MORTGAGE $2,136 · TAX $618/MO
Tax, year one$7,419+$2,907THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$98,685DOWN $91,800 · DTT $6,885 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$215,700
2023$259,500
2024$313,700
2025$361,800
2026$401,000

Latest assessment $401,000 vs asking $459,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Bridgewater median · 2026$290,800
This property$401,000 — in the top quarter
Change 2025 → 2026+$39,200 (+10.8%)

2026 assessments in Bridgewater run $36,780 to $497,100 (10th–90th percentile, 3,889 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area3,305 m² · 0.82 ac
Perimeter236 m · 773 ft

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

About this home

Classic Cape Cod with three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Large, level 3/4 acre corner lot at Empire and Hillcrest. Easy walk to the school, the pool, and the many amenities of Bridgewater. Paved circular driveway from Empire St and an additional driveway from Hillcrest. Heat pump, with AC for summer, and airtight woodstove/fireplace insert provide cozy and economical warmth in winter. Unfinished basement has walkout or potential for garage via Hillcrest driveway. Hardwood floors and ample space for busy family life. Local garden enthusiasts will know the property for its spectacular perennial blooms throughout the season.

RoomsMLS®

10 measured

Main Floor
Living Room19'5 x 12'9
Den/Office13'1 x 11'6
Family Room13'1 x 12
Bath 16'9 x 4'7
Kitchen9 x 12'6
Dining Room8'8 x 12'6
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom16'10 x 16'7
Bedroom19'11 x 14'1
Bedroom16'4 x 7'6
Bath 112'6 x 7'6
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2 full
Living area1,960 sq ft
Year built1956
StyleCape Cod
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorShingle Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCarpet · Ceramic Tile · Hardwood · Vinyl
BasementFull · Walk-Out Access
HeatingFurnace · Ductless · Stove
FuelOil
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresFireplace(s) · Wood Burning
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Dryer · Washer · Refrigerator
IncludedFridge · Stove · Washer · Dryer
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway30"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps
EntrancesDeck/Patio · Interior Garage Entry
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size0.8109 acres
Lot dimensions25.2 x 39.3
Lot features0.5 to 0.99 Acres · Landscaped · Level
ZoningR2
RoadPublic
Patio & porchDeck
Other structuresDeck
PID60027885
AAN04922107
Legal description171 EMPIRE ST BRIDGEWATER LAND DWELLING
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces1
Parking spaces1
ParkingAttached · Single · Garage · Heated Garage · Underground · Circular Driveway · Gravel · Multiple Driveways · Paved
Open parkingYes
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryBridgewater Elementary School
Junior highBridgewater Junior Senior High School
High schoolPark View Education Centre
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityBridgewater
MunicipalityTown of Bridgewater
RegionWestern
Polling districtBWAL
Map
Map of 171 Empire Street
Listed by Eric Harding · Red Door Realty(20036) · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202618765 · Retrieved Sep 2, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY