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FOR SALE · 36 DAYSMLS® 202618847 · PID 25000241

42 Victoria Street

$429,900

ASSESSED $186,600 · 2026

Beds5
Baths1.5
Living area2,100 sqft
Lot9,601 sqft lot
Style2 Storey
$ / sqft$205
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$186,600
Taxable (capped)$168,300
Cap shelter+$18,300
Est. property tax · 2026$2,811/yr

Taxed on $168,300 of a $186,600 assessment$18,300 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.670 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Jul 28, 2026Listed$429,900
May 28, 2021Soldregistry$152,500
Mar 30, 2012Soldregistry$129,000

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$2,000MORTGAGE $2,000 · TAX $260/MO
Tax, year one$3,116+$305THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$92,429DOWN $85,980 · DTT $6,449 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$154,200
2023$156,700
2024$182,300
2025$186,700
2026$186,600

Latest assessment $186,600 vs asking $429,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Amherst median · 2026$151,750
This property$186,600 — between the median and the 75th percentile
Change 2025 → 2026−$100 (−0.1%)

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
Area752 m² · 0.19 ac
Perimeter122 m · 401 ft

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

About this home

A BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED CENTURY HOME! This 5-bedroom, 2-bath home has 5 new heat pumps installed (July 2025), providing efficient heating and cooling throughout all three levels. Combined with two additional heat sources, this home offers year-round comfort and energy efficiency. The updated kitchen (2021) features a built-in coffee bar and opens into generous living spaces including a large family room, formal dining room, and bright living room. A fully renovated main-floor bathroom (2023) now includes a second laundry area, making daily living more functional for larger or multi-generational families. Looking for main-floor living potential? A spacious main-level room could easily be converted into a bedroom, conveniently located near the full bath and laundry area for added accessibility and flexibility. Character lovers will appreciate the stunning original details throughout the home: soaring 10-foot ceilings on both the main and upper levels, handcrafted crown mouldings, original hardwood floors, and two charming sunporches welcoming you inside. Upstairs can be accessed by either the grand original staircase beneath the impressive 30-foot ceiling or the classic butler’s staircase off the kitchen, which offers direct access to one of the bedrooms. The upper level offers 5 versatile bedrooms giving the ability to create a luxurious primary suite with a walk-in closet, set up a private home office, playroom, hobby space, or guest accommodations to suit your lifestyle. Step outsite and enjoy the backyard retreat featuring a fully powered 10x16 outbuilding (2023) ideal for a man cave, she-shed, studio, office, or creative space. An additional 10x16 lofted shed provides excellent storage for gardening and yard equipment. The expanded back deck is perfect for BBQs, entertaining, or relaxing with family and friends. Additional updates include: roof shingles (2019), professionally painted throughout (2021), and electric hot water heater (2025).

RoomsMLS®

15 measured

Main Floor
Porch15.2x6.4
Kitchen12.3x16.3
Laundry/Bath6.1x4.8
Dining Room13.5x11.3
Main Hallway
Rec Room13.6x11.11
Living Room14.4x16.7
Foyer13.0x8.8
Sun Room7.3x11.7
2nd Level
Bedroom11.9x9.3
Bedroom11.7x12.6
Bedroom14.5x12.0
Primary Bedroom14.0x9.5
Bedroom12.7x9.67
Bath 212.9x5.2
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · No finished basement
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1 full + 1 half
Living area2,100 sq ft
Stories2
Levels2 Storey
FoundationStone
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCeramic Tile · Hardwood · Vinyl
BasementFull · Unfinished
HeatingForced Air · Furnace · Ductless · Stove
FuelOil
CoolingDuctless
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning Stove
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Dishwasher · Dryer · Washer · Microwave · Refrigerator
IncludedFridge · Stove · Washers · Dryers · Dishwasher · Pool
ExcludedElectric Vehicle Charging Port
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesThree Steps · Over 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side Entrance · Rear Entrance
ThresholdsBetween 1/4' and 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size9,601 sqft
Lot dimensions29x45
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres · Cleared · Level · Parkland/Golf Course · Wooded
ZoningResidential
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
Patio & porchDeck
Other structuresDeck · Shed(s)
PID25000241
AAN01431048
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
Parking spaces1
ParkingNo Garage · Paved · Single
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryWest Highlands Elementary School
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 42 Victoria Street
Listed by Darlene Bowie · RE/MAX County Line Realty Ltd. · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202618847 · Retrieved Sep 2, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY