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FOR SALE · 29 DAYSMLS® 202619424 · PID 40048878

18 Mahar Drive

$799,900

ASSESSED $542,200 · 2026

Beds4
Baths2.5
Living area4,568 sqft
Lot2.68 acres
Built1986
Style2 Storey
$ / sqft$175
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$542,200
Taxable (capped)$357,600
Cap shelter+$184,600
Est. property tax · 2026$3,451/yr

Taxed on $357,600 of a $542,200 assessment$184,600 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 26, 2026Price reducedwas $895,000$799,900
Aug 4, 2026Listed$885,000

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$3,722MORTGAGE $3,722 · TAX $436/MO
Tax, year one$5,232+$1,781THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$171,979DOWN $159,980 · DTT $11,999 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$334,700
2023$430,700
2024$470,300
2025$527,200
2026$542,200

Latest assessment $542,200 vs asking $799,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Shad Bay median · 2026$331,750
This property$542,200 — in the top quarter
Change 2025 → 2026+$15,000 (+2.8%)

2026 assessments in Shad Bay run $12,100 to $591,430 (10th–90th percentile, 338 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area10,852 m² · 2.68 ac
Perimeter506 m · 1,661 ft

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

About this home

SELLERS SAY SELL! AN UNREAL PRICE REVISION FOR A QUICK CLOSING! .....A private estate setting on 2.5 acres—offering space, flexibility, and quiet coastal living just minutes from Halifax. Welcome to 18 Mahar Drive, this impressive home delivers the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. Designed for both comfortable family living and effortless entertaining, the home offers over 4,500 square feet of finished above-grade living space, including the loft above the garage. Expansive principal rooms, abundant natural light, and a seamless flow create an inviting atmosphere throughout. A long private approach from Mahar Drive leads to a lot that opens up significantly behind the home, creating a wide, usable, and highly private setting rarely found this close to the city. Whether enjoying quiet mornings outdoors, hosting gatherings, or simply taking in the space and surroundings, this is a property that adapts to your lifestyle. The lower level features a separate entrance, offering excellent potential for extended family, a private workspace, or future development. Combined with the generous layout above, this home provides exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living or those seeking room to live and work from home. This property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy estate-style living without sacrificing proximity to Halifax. If you’ve been searching for space, privacy, and a home that truly stands apart, 18 Mahar Drive delivers.

RoomsMLS®

14 measured

Main Floor
Living Room24.5X16
Kitchen16X23.6
Dining Room15.10X11.10
Laundry12.3X7.7
Bath 17X8.6
Den/Office12.3X11.10 or Bedroom
Other12.3X15.7 LOWER HALLWAY
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom15.5X29
Ensuite Bath 112.11X11.9
Bedroom11.7X13
Bath 211.4X9.6
Bedroom13.7X11.7
Other11.6X4.1 HALLWAY
Bedroom19.11X27.7 LOFT
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureGarage · No finished basement
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2 full + 1 half
Living area4,568 sq ft
Stories2
Levels2 Storey
Year built1986
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorBrick · Wood Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCarpet · Hardwood · Laminate · Tile
BasementFull · Partially Finished
HeatingBaseboard · Fireplace(s) · Ductless
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresPropane
INTERIOR
Interior featuresCentral Vacuum · Ensuite Bath · See Remarks · High Speed Internet
AppliancesCentral Vacuum · Oven · Dryer · Washer · Microwave · Refrigerator · Water Softener
IncludedAll Appliances
Other equipmentFuel Tank(s)
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway32"
Steps at entrancesThree Steps · No Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side Entrance · Deck/Patio
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2" · Between 0" - 1/4"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size2.6753 acres
Lot dimensions31x81
Lot features1 to 2.99 Acres · Landscaped · Level
ZoningRRB-1
RoadPublic
ViewOcean
Patio & porchDeck · Patio
Other structuresDeck
PID40048878
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDrilled Well
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesElectric · Propane · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces2
Parking spaces2
ParkingAttached · Double · Circular Driveway · Paved
Open parkingYes
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryAtlantic Memorial - Terence Bay Elementary School (Atlantic Memorial)
Junior highBrookside Junior High School
High schoolHalifax West High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityShad Bay
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
RegionCentral
Polling districtHX11
Map
Map of 18 Mahar Drive
Listed by Allison Macpherson · Keller Williams Select Realty · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202619424 · Retrieved Sep 2, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY