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FOR SALE · 16 DAYSMLS® 202620706 · PID 10074748

172 Melanson Road

$795,000

ASSESSED $451,400 · 2026

Beds4
Baths3
Living area1,850 sqft
Lot280 acres
Built1992
Style2 Storey
$ / sqft$430
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$451,400
Taxable (capped)$451,400
Est. property tax · 2026$3,837/yr

Taxed on $451,400 of a $451,400 assessment, at $0.850 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 16, 2026Listed$795,000

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$3,699MORTGAGE $3,699 · TAX $320/MO
Tax, year one$3,837+$0THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$166,950DOWN $159,000 · DTT $7,950 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$270,600
2023$315,100
2024$400,500
2025$424,400
2026$451,400

Latest assessment $451,400 vs asking $795,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Upper Pomquet median · 2026$215,300
This property$451,400 — in the top tenth
Change 2025 → 2026+$27,000 (+6.4%)

2026 assessments in Upper Pomquet run $55,000 to $424,980 (10th–90th percentile, 68 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area11,523 m² · 2.85 ac
Perimeter447 m · 1,468 ft

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

About this home

Approx. 280 Acres of Farmland with Farmhouse, Studio & Barn – Only 15 Minutes from Antigonish An exceptional opportunity to own approximately 280 acres of farmland in a beautiful rural setting, just 15 minutes from Antigonish. With a mix of open pasture, woodland, trails, a pond and brook, this impressive property offers space, privacy, and outstanding agricultural potential. The diverse landscape is well suited for cattle and livestock farming, organic vegetable production, market gardening, regenerative agriculture, orchards, Equestrian Facility or a diversified farm operation. With extensive acreage, there is plenty of room for additional pastures, greenhouses, barns, growing areas, and other agricultural infrastructure. The property includes an older rustic farmhouse, a renovated and wired detached studio, and a small barn/stable. The studio offers flexible space for a workshop, home office, creative space, or tack room. Two separate access roads lead from the public road, with one currently requiring improvements. The extensive acreage and existing trails also offer excellent opportunities for horseback riding, ATVing, hiking, and recreation. Enjoy the freedom and possibilities of a substantial country property while remaining close to shopping, schools, healthcare, restaurants, services, and St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. Whether your vision is a productive farm, self-sufficient homestead, equestrian property, or private country retreat, this approximately 280-acre property offers the land and flexibility to make it happen.

RoomsMLS®

17 measured

Main Floor
Living Room23 x 23
Dining Room13 x 13
Sun Room12 x 12
Kitchen20 x 10
Primary Bedroom12 x 19
Ensuite Bath 116 x 7
Den/Office13'20 x 20
Bath 23 x 6
2nd Level
Bedroom11 x 7
Bedroom14 x 9
Bedroom14 x 9
Bath 310 x 7
Foyer12 x 5
Basement
Storage12 x 16
Storage8 x 6 + 11 x 12
Laundry8 x 8
Workshop9 x 20 + 11'5 x 8.5
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · No finished basement
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3 full
Living area1,850 sq ft
Year built2000
StyleContemporary
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorShingle Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCeramic Tile · Slate · Softwood
BasementFull · Partially Finished
HeatingBaseboard · Stove
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning Stove
INTERIOR
Interior featuresEnsuite Bath · See Remarks · High Speed Internet
AppliancesGlass Cooktop · Electric Oven · Dishwasher · Dryer · Washer · Refrigerator
IncludedAppliances · Furniture Tbd · Out Buildings-Studios · Stables Etc.
ExcludedPersonal Items · Furniture Tbd
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway34"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size279.6822 acres
Lot dimensionsIrregular
Lot featuresPartially Cleared · Partial Landscaped · Rolling Slope · Over 100 Acres
Zoningres/farm
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
ViewOcean
Patio & porchDeck · Patio
Other structuresBarn(s) · Deck · Shed(s) · Stalls (See Remarks)
Additional parcelsYes
PID10074748
AAN07114400
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionClosing
HSTPartially Subj. to HST; incl. in purchase price
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDrilled Well
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesElectric · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
ParkingNo Garage · Gravel · Other
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityPomquet
MunicipalityMunicipality of the County of Antigonish
RegionNorthern
Polling districtAT05
Map
Map of 172 Melanson Road
Listed by Tanja Wypper · Cape Breton Realty · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202620706 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY