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FOR SALE · 24 DAYSMLS® 202620186 · PID 15581135

252 Crestdale Drive

$424,000

ASSESSED $200,000 · 2026

Beds4
Baths1.5
Living area1,224 sqft
Lot22 acres
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$346
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$200,000
Taxable (capped)$71,100
Cap shelter+$128,900
Est. property tax · 2026$1,134/yr

Taxed on $71,100 of a $200,000 assessment$128,900 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.595 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 10, 2026Listed$424,000

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$1,973MORTGAGE $1,973 · TAX $266/MO
Tax, year one$3,189+$2,055THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$91,160DOWN $84,800 · DTT $6,360 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$129,200
2023$143,500
2024$145,900
2025$162,400
2026$200,000

Latest assessment $200,000 vs asking $424,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Sydney Forks median · 2026$197,100
This property$200,000 — between the median and the 75th percentile
Change 2025 → 2026+$37,600 (+23.2%)

2026 assessments in Sydney Forks run $9,260 to $423,870 (10th–90th percentile, 534 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area22 ac · 962,875 sq ft
Perimeter1,807 m · 5,928 ft

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

About this home

If you’ve been dreaming of peaceful country living, this could be the one. Nestled on 22 beautiful acres in the highly sought after community of Portage, next to East Bay, this charming country property offers rolling fields, wide-open space, beautiful views and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a hobby farm, space for animals, room to garden or simply a quieter way of life, there’s so much to love here. The welcoming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home combines country charm with excellent modern updates. The kitchen has been beautifully updated and the home is equipped with three heat pumps, providing efficient heating and cooling throughout the seasons. You’ll also find vinyl windows, a durable metal roof, and a hot water tank replaced in 2024. One of the home’s unique features is a hidden cooking area just off the kitchen, which offers extra space for preparing meals, entertaining or keeping everyday cooking out of the main kitchen area. It is one of those unexpected features that you will appreciate more and more once you live here. Outside, the possibilities are endless with room for gardens, animals, trails, outdoor activities or simply enjoying the peace and privacy that comes with country living. The open fields provide beautiful views in every season, with spectacular sunsets that are especially hard to beat. Imagine starting your morning with a coffee while taking in the peaceful surroundings, spending the afternoon outdoors, and ending the day watching the sun go down over the fields. A property with this much space, privacy, charm, and such a convenient East Bay location is a rare find. Come see it for yourself and experience the possibilities this beautiful country property has to offer.

RoomsMLS®

9 measured

Main Floor
Eat In Kitchen11'1x22'6
Laundry6'10x10'9
Bath 16'10x9'3
Living Room7'3x13
Bedroom7'9x8'1
2nd Level
Bedroom8'6x19'3
Bedroom10'1x8'7
Bedroom9'1x12
Bath 24'3x7'4
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo finished basement
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1 full + 1 half
Living area1,224 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1.5 Storey
FoundationBlock · Concrete Perimeter · Stone
RoofAsphalt · Metal
FlooringCarpet · Laminate · Softwood
HeatingBaseboard · Ductless
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Dishwasher · Microwave · Refrigerator
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side Entrance
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size22.0255 acres
Lot dimensions18x8 + 24x30
Lot features10 to 49.99 Acres · Cleared
ZoningRCB
PID15581135
AAN04740548
Legal description252 Crestdale Dr Lot 2-R Sydney Forks Dwelling
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionImmediate
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterWell
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
ParkingDetached · Gravel
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryMountainview-East Bay Complex
Junior highMalcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High School
High schoolRiverview High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunitySydney Forks
MunicipalityCape Breton Regional Municipality
RegionEastern
Polling districtCB07
Map
Map of 252 Crestdale Drive
Listed by Darcy Macdonald · 3% Realty Nova Scotia · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202620186 · Retrieved Sep 3, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY