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FOR SALE · 23 DAYSMLS® 202620256 · PID 30246797

172 East Old Post Road

$295,000

ASSESSED $197,700 · 2026

Beds3
Baths1
Living area1,388 sqft
Lot3.13 acres
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$213
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$197,700
Taxable (capped)$127,800
Cap shelter+$69,900
Est. property tax · 2026$1,661/yr

Taxed on $127,800 of a $197,700 assessment$69,900 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.300 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 10, 2026Listed$295,000

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$1,373MORTGAGE $1,373 · TAX $214/MO
Tax, year one$2,570+$909THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$61,950DOWN $59,000 · DTT $2,950 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$117,000
2023$136,700
2024$170,800
2025$178,900
2026$197,700

Latest assessment $197,700 vs asking $295,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Smiths Cove median · 2026$123,550
This property$197,700 — between the median and the 75th percentile
Change 2025 → 2026+$18,800 (+10.5%)

2026 assessments in Smiths Cove run $2,850 to $385,700 (10th–90th percentile, 446 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area12,918 m² · 3.19 ac
Perimeter488 m · 1,601 ft

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

About this home

Charming Country Home on 3 Acres with Bay Views, Outbuildings & Modern Updates. Welcome to this inviting 1.5-storey home nestled on a peaceful, no-exit street, offering the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Set on approximately 3 acres of sloping land, this well-maintained property features beautiful views of the bay while being just minutes from Digby and within walking distance of the beach. Inside, you will find three bedrooms, including one on the main floor, a spacious 4-piece bathroom, a large pantry, and a cozy kitchen complete with a wood stove. A bright three-season sunroom and expansive wrap-around deck provide the perfect spaces to relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery. The home has seen numerous updates, including 21 solar panels for energy efficiency, a newer furnace (approximately 6 years old), a new oil tank (2024), a 100-amp breaker panel, and a reliable dug well with a UV water treatment system. The property also features a septic system with risers for easy maintenance. Outside, there's plenty of room for hobbies, storage, and projects. The detached garage with an attached workshop is complemented by a greenhouse, multiple storage sheds, and a 160 sq. ft. bunkie/studio with power—ideal as an art studio, hobby space, or seasonal guest retreat. Additional features include: 3-acre sloping lot on a quiet no-exit street, Metal and asphalt roofing, Wood and vinyl exterior siding, Paved driveway, Walking distance to the beach, Close to all the amenities of Digby, as well as Smiths Cove Post Office, fire hall, and museum. If you're looking for a peaceful country property with room to grow, stunning bay views, and excellent outbuildings, this unique home is ready to welcome you.

RoomsMLS®

12 measured

Main Floor
Kitchen10 x 12
Sun Room19 x 13.11
Family Room13.2 x 10
Dining Room15 x 13
Bath 112 x 6.8
Family Room7.7 x 19
Bedroom12.10 x 11
OtherPantry 11.8 x 5.9
Porch6.6 x 4.6
2nd Level
Bedroom10 x 13
Main Hallway
Bedroom10 x 8.6
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureGarage · No finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1 full
Living area1,388 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1.5 Storey
Year built1826
FoundationStone
ExteriorVinyl Siding · Wood Siding
RoofAsphalt · Metal
FlooringSoftwood · Tile · Vinyl · Other
BasementUnfinished
HeatingForced Air · Stove
FuelOil
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning Stove
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Washer/Dryer · Refrigerator
IncludedFridge · Stove · Washer/Dryer Combo
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesNo Steps · One Step
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 size3.13 acres
Lot dimensionsIrregular
Lot features3 to 9.99 Acres · Hardwood Bush · Partial Landscaped · Sloping/Terraced · Softwood Bush · Wooded
ZoningGeneral
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
ViewBay
Patio & porchDeck
Other structuresDeck · Greenhouse · Shed(s)
PID30246797
AAN03255972
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionOn Closing
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDug
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces1.5
Parking spaces2.5
ParkingDetached · 1.5 · Wired · Paved · Single
Open parkingYes
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryDigby Elementary School
Junior highDigby Regional High School
High schoolDigby Regional High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunitySmiths Cove
MunicipalityMunicipality of the District of Digby
RegionWestern
Polling districtDI01
Map
Map of 172 East Old Post Road
Listed by Lucy Muszkie · RE/MAX Banner Real Estate · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202620256 · Retrieved Sep 2, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY