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FOR SALE · 33 DAYSMLS® 202619074 · PID 25500992

1 Lawrence Street

$170,000

ASSESSED $126,700 · 2026

Living area7,506 sqft
Lot10,054 sqft lot
$ / sqft$23
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$126,700
Taxable (capped)$126,700
Est. property tax · 2026$2,116/yr

Taxed on $126,700 of a $126,700 assessment, at $1.670 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Jul 30, 2026Listed$170,000
Jun 9, 2023Soldregistry$126,000
Dec 15, 2020Soldregistry$96,000

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$791MORTGAGE $791 · TAX $176/MO
Tax, year one$2,116+$0THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$36,550DOWN $34,000 · DTT $2,550 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$77,700
2023$88,600
2024$91,200
2025$121,700
2026$126,700

Latest assessment $126,700 vs asking $170,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Amherst median · 2026$151,750
This property$126,700 — below the community median
Change 2025 → 2026+$5,000 (+4.1%)

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
Area936 m² · 0.23 ac
Perimeter131 m · 429 ft

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

About this home

An iconic piece of Amherst's history awaits its next chapter. Prominently positioned at 1 Lawrence Street, the former Amherst Jail is one of the town's most recognizable sandstone landmarks, offering exceptional character, architectural beauty, and outstanding redevelopment potential. Perfectly suited for adaptive reuse, this historic property offers endless possibilities for transformation into boutique apartments, loft-style residences, commercial space, a destination restaurant or café, professional offices, galleries, or a mixed-use development. With its timeless sandstone construction, striking architecture, and rich history, it provides the ideal foundation for a one-of-a-kind redevelopment project. Located in the heart of Amherst, this landmark property presents a unique opportunity to preserve an important piece of the town's heritage while creating something truly exceptional for the future. Whether your vision is residential, commercial, or a combination of both, this is a property where history, creativity, and opportunity come together.

Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
Living area7,506 sq ft
Stories3
ExteriorStone
RoofAsphalt
FlooringConcrete · Wood
HeatingHot Water
Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size10,054 sqft
Lot dimensionsIRR
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres
ZoningN/A
PID25500992
AAN10734703
Legal description1 Lawrence St Lot 17-1 Amherst Police
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTSubject to HST; over and above purchase price
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
UtilitiesNatural Gas · Water Connected
ParkingParking Spaces(s) · Paved
Map
Map of 1 Lawrence Street
Listed by Madison Neilly · RE/MAX Nova · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202619074 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY