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FOR SALE · 34 DAYSMLS® 202619043 · PID 00320119

42 Birch Street

$509,900

ASSESSED $537,000 · 2026

Beds5
Baths2
Living area1,750 sqft
Lot8,999 sqft lot
Built1956
Style1 Storey
$ / sqft$291
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$537,000
Taxable (capped)$537,000
Est. property tax · 2026$5,182/yr

Taxed on $537,000 of a $537,000 assessment, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 27, 2026Price reducedwas $549,900$509,900
Jul 29, 2026Listed$549,900
Nov 25, 2016Soldregistry$268,000

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$2,372MORTGAGE $2,372 · TAX $432/MO
Tax, year one$5,182+$0THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$109,629DOWN $101,980 · DTT $7,649 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$290,900
2023$353,000
2024$444,600
2025$512,600
2026$537,000

Latest assessment $537,000 vs asking $509,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Halifax median · 2026$590,650
This property$537,000 — below the community median
Change 2025 → 2026+$24,400 (+4.8%)

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
Area844 m² · 0.21 ac
Perimeter117 m · 382 ft

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

About this home

Welcome to 42 Birch Street, a thoughtfully updated 1940s post-war bungalow that blends the character of an established home with the flexibility expected by today’s families. Set on an extra large lot in the heart of Fairview, the home reflects the practical proportions and efficient layout of its era, while a modern renovation has opened the kitchen to the living and dining areas to create a brighter, more connected main floor. Three bedrooms, a comfortable living room with fireplace, updated windows and low-maintenance finishes make the main level both inviting and functional. The fully developed lower level is set up as a private in-law suite, complete with its own kitchen, living area, two bedrooms, full bathroom, separate entrance and dedicated driveway. It offers an excellent arrangement for extended family, older children, long-term guests or multigenerational living, while still feeling connected to the home. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is framed by mature trees that provide privacy and shade, with composite decks offering an easy-care space for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying the warmer months. Centrally located near schools, shopping, transit, parks and major routes, 42 Birch Street offers the character of a post-war Halifax home, the flexibility of five-bedroom living and the convenience of one of the city’s most accessible neighbourhoods.

RoomsMLS®

12 measured

Main Floor
Living Room11 x 17.5
Dining Room8 x 8
Kitchen11 x 11
Bedroom11 x 9
Bedroom11 x 8.5
Bedroom11 x 10.5
Bath 15 x 8
Family Room14 x 13.5
Basement
Kitchen10.5 x 10
Bedroom14 x 7
Bedroom9.5 x 10.5
Bath 28 x 5
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · Finished basement
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2 full
Living area1,750 sq ft
Year built1944
StyleBungalow
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorVinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCeramic Tile · Hardwood · Laminate · Tile
BasementFinished
HeatingFurnace · Hot Water
FuelOil
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Dishwasher · Dryer · Washer · Refrigerator
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps · One Step
EntrancesFront/Main 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 size8,999 sqft
Lot dimensions39 x 24 +jog 15x14
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres · Landscaped
ZoningR2
RoadPublic
FencingFenced
Other structuresShed(s)
PID00320119
AAN03551629
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
ParkingNo Garage · Paved
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryBurton Ettinger Elementary School
Junior highFairview Junior High School
High schoolHalifax West High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityFairview
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
RegionCentral
Polling districtHX10
Map
Map of 42 Birch Street
Listed by James Dwyer · Engel & Volkers · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202619043 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY