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FOR SALE · 35 DAYSMLS® 202619117 · PID 60266020

1959 Highway 208

$499,999

ASSESSED $119,500 · 2026

Beds2
Baths2.5
Living area1,188 sqft
Lot1.90 acres
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$421
ON THE RECORDRELISTED · 35D SHOWN, 35D TRUECUT −16.7%MLS® HISTORY
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$119,500
Taxable (capped)$119,500
Est. property tax · 2026$968/yr

Taxed on $119,500 of a $119,500 assessment, at $0.810 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 17, 2026Price reducedwas $599,999$499,999
Jul 30, 2026Listed$599,999
Oct 30, 2025Soldregistry$120,000

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$2,326MORTGAGE $2,326 · TAX $81/MO
Tax, year one$968+$0THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$106,250DOWN $100,000 · DTT $6,250 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$77,000
2023$90,000
2024$95,500
2025$95,500
2026$119,500

Latest assessment $119,500 vs asking $499,999. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Hemford median · 2026$22,300
This property$119,500 — between the median and the 75th percentile
Change 2025 → 2026+$24,000 (+25.1%)

2026 assessments in Hemford run $1,300 to $270,680 (10th–90th percentile, 383 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area7,880 m² · 1.95 ac
Perimeter376 m · 1,235 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 The Hemford Craftsman, a beautifully restored country retreat where heritage charm meets modern comfort. Situated on approximately 1.8 acres in the peaceful community of Hemford, this distinctive property has long been a local landmark and has been extensively renovated with exceptional attention to detail. The home offers 1,188 sq. ft. of finished living space featuring rich hardwood floors, handcrafted wood trim, vaulted pine ceilings, and a warm, inviting layout. The custom kitchen, built by a local craftsman, showcases butcher-block countertops, an island, pantry storage, and direct access to the expansive rear deck. The living room is anchored by a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone hearth with a WETT-certified wood stove. Two bedrooms, including a spacious primary with a walk-in closet, are complemented by a bright upper-level bathroom with beautiful meadow and pond views. Outside, enjoy a screened front porch, a massive new pressure-treated rear deck, mature landscaping, fruit trees, perennial gardens, open meadow views, and a backyard fire pit perfect for relaxing evenings. The detached insulated two-bay garage offers finished interior space, storage, and 220-volt service. Above, a beautifully finished flex space adds nearly 500 sq. ft. and includes its own entrance, kitchenette, sink, and laundry hookups, making it ideal for guests, a home office, studio, or potential in-law suite. Extensive upgrades include framing, insulation, drywall, plumbing, electrical and panel, septic tank, high-efficiency heat pump, windows, doors, trim, interior and exterior paint, and professionally tested well water with excellent pressure. Additional features include solar panels with battery backup and Bell Fibre Internet, providing modern convenience and the tranquility of country living. Thoughtfully restored and truly move-in ready, The Hemford Craftsman offers a rare opportunity to own a unique property where character, quality, and lifestyle come together.

RoomsMLS®

15 measured

Main Floor
Kitchen18'8 x 12'2
Other7' x 4'7
Laundry8'2 x 5'2
Bath 17'4 x 6' +/- jog
Living Room20'4 x 12'1
Main Hallway
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom20'3 x 12'7 +/- jog
Walk in Closet4'2 x 6'3
Bedroom9'5 x 10'2
Bath 27'7 x 9'9 +/- jog
Other4'10 x 4'11 +/- jog
Kitchen13'3 x 6'5 (Suite)
Bath 36'9 x 6'2 (Suite)
Laundry6'9 x 5'2 (Suite)
Other16'10 x 6'1 (Suite)
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureGarage · No finished basement
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2 full + 1 half
Living area1,188 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1 3/4 Storey
FoundationConcrete Perimeter · Stone
ExteriorShingle Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCarpet · Ceramic Tile · Hardwood
BasementUnfinished
HeatingBaseboard · Ductless
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning Stove
INTERIOR
Interior featuresSecondary Suite · High Speed Internet
AppliancesElectric Range · Dishwasher · Dryer · Washer · Microwave · Refrigerator
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway30"
Steps at entrancesOne Step · Over 3 Steps · No Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Rear Entrance · Exterior 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 size1.9 acres
Lot dimensionsTBV
Lot features1 to 2.99 Acres · Cleared
ZoningR1
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
PID60266020
AAN03878929
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionImmediate
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDrilled Well
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces2
Parking spaces2
ParkingDetached · Double · Wired · Circular Driveway · Gravel
Open parkingYes
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityNew Germany
MunicipalityMunicipality of the District of Lunenburg
RegionWestern
Polling districtLU04
Map
Map of 1959 Highway 208
Listed by Samantha Langley · Exit Realty Town & Country · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202619117 · Retrieved Sep 3, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY