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FOR SALE · 27 DAYSMLS® 202619926 · PID 60150315

3257 Highway 3

$3,700,000

ASSESSED $1,213,600 · 2026

Beds4
Baths2
Living area2,286 sqft
Lot23 acres
Built1840
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$1,619
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$1,213,600
Taxable (capped)$373,000
Cap shelter+$840,600
Est. property tax · 2026$2,555/yr

Taxed on $373,000 of a $1,213,600 assessment$840,600 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.685 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 7, 2026Listed$3,700,000

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$17,216MORTGAGE $17,216 · TAX $693/MO
Tax, year one$8,313+$5,758THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$795,500DOWN $740,000 · DTT $55,500 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$683,500
2023$699,300
2024$1,066,900
2025$1,062,500
2026$1,213,600

Latest assessment $1,213,600 vs asking $3,700,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

East Chester median · 2026$203,800
This property$1,213,600 — in the top tenth
Change 2025 → 2026+$151,100 (+14.2%)

2026 assessments in East Chester run $5,300 to $664,460 (10th–90th percentile, 689 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area23 ac · 1,017,167 sq ft
Perimeter1,880 m · 6,167 ft

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

About this home

Discover a once-in-a-lifetime coastal canvas. This extraordinary 23.15 acre estate “Seawinds” offers an unparalleled opportunity where the sheer magnitude and beauty of the land dictate its value. This property commands elevated, sweeping views of Schnare Cove and Grave’s Island with a protected cove offering sheltered anchorage and 770 feet of water frontage that includes a pristine and private beach spanning 650 feet. With Mixed Use Zoning and an impressive 1,277 feet of road frontage, the possibilities are vast. Keep the entire parcel as a supreme private estate with endless space to build your architectural masterpiece, or explore the exceptional potential for subdivision. The property currently enjoys a peaceful rural charm, featuring fenced pastures that host local wildlife and a family of cattle that maintain the fields. Set back from Highway 3 with no direct neighbours, a gravel drive leads to an excellent barn/garage (24’ x 36’) and a beautifully maintained farmhouse built circa 1840. The 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home (~2,200 SF) flawlessly blends historic character with crucial modern updates. It serves as an ideal residence while you build your dream home, or a charming future guest house. Beyond your private gates lies the legendary Chester lifestyle. Revered as a premier yachting destination and host to the iconic Chester Race Week, this vibrant coastal community blends rich maritime heritage with relaxed luxury. Spend your days at the seaside golf club, exploring artisan village boutiques, dining at local cafes, or setting sail straight from your own backyard into the world-renowned waters of Mahone Bay. Here, East Coast charm meets an active, sophisticated way of life.

RoomsMLS®

15 measured

Main Floor
Sun Room9'10 x 9'11
Family Room16' x 13'3
Living Room15'2 x 13'3
Foyer6'6 x 11'6
Dining Room13'2 x 16'2
Kitchen13'2 x 11'8
Bath 112'9 x 9'11-3-piece
2nd Level
Bedroom19' x 9'9
Walk in Closet3'3 x 9'9
3rd Level
Other7'11 x 11'3-Hall
Primary Bedroom13'2 x 13'3
Other11'5 x 16'2-Hall
Bedroom13'2 x 11'4
Bedroom9'7 x 11'8
Bath 211'5 x 8'7-4-piece
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo finished basement
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2 full
Living area2,286 sq ft
Stories2
Levels2 Storey
Year built1840
FoundationConcrete Perimeter · Stone
ExteriorWood Siding
RoofMetal
FlooringLaminate · Linoleum · Softwood
BasementUnfinished · Walk-Out Access
HeatingBaseboard · Forced Air · Furnace · Stove
FuelOil
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning Stove
INTERIOR
AppliancesRange · Microwave · Refrigerator
IncludedAppliances
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOne Step
EntrancesSide Entrance
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size23.15 acres
Lot dimensions(24'x22')+(27'x20')-Irreg
Lot features10 to 49.99 Acres · Partially Cleared · Partial Landscaped · Rolling Slope · Sloping/Terraced · Wooded
ZoningMixed use
FrontageWater Frontage: 770 Feet
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
WaterfrontOcean Front · Access: Bay · Ocean Access · Stream/Pond · Salt Water
ViewBay · Ocean
FencingFenced
Other structuresBarn(s)
PID60150315
AAN00570583
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDug · Well
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesElectric · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces2
Parking spaces2
ParkingDetached · Double · Gravel
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryChester District Elementary School
Junior highChester Area Middle School
High schoolForest Heights Community School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityEast Chester
MunicipalityMunicipality of the District of Chester
RegionWestern
Polling districtCT01
Map
Map of 3257 Highway 3
Listed by Susan Diamond · Engel & Volkers (Chester) · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202619926 · Retrieved Sep 3, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY