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FOR SALE · 14 DAYSMLS® 202620951 · PID 80145774

172 Water Street

$279,000

ASSESSED $150,200 · 2026

Beds5
Baths2
Living area926 sqft
Lot9,688 sqft lot
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$301
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$150,200
Taxable (capped)$150,200
Est. property tax · 2026$2,989/yr

Taxed on $150,200 of a $150,200 assessment, at $1.990 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 19, 2026Listed$279,000
Feb 16, 2024Soldregistry$65,135

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$1,298MORTGAGE $1,298 · TAX $249/MO
Tax, year one$2,989+$0 — THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$59,985DOWN $55,800 · DTT $4,185 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$106,500
2023$126,900
2024$132,800
2025$148,300
2026$150,200

Latest assessment $150,200 vs asking $279,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Shelburne median · 2026$129,500
This property$150,200 — between the median and the 75th percentile
Change 2025 → 2026+$1,900 (+1.3%)

2026 assessments in Shelburne run $9,520 to $309,220 (10th–90th percentile, 1,257 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area846 m² · 0.21 ac
Perimeter120 m · 392 ft

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

About this home

Historic Charm & Endless Possibilities Step into Shelburne history with The McGill House, one of the oldest surviving Loyalist homes in the community. This remarkable Water Street property blends timeless character with incredible versatility. Offering 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, a formal dining room, butler’s pantry, family room and charming parlour, this home has space and character in abundance. The nice yard and four included appliances add to its appeal. Whether you envision a beautiful single-family home, a business, or a unique combination of both, the possibilities are exciting. Just a short walk to Dock Street and close to most amenities, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Shelburne’s history—and make it your own. Currently operating as a successful worker's accommodations

RoomsMLS®

14 measured

Main Floor
Porch6'4" x 4'4"
Kitchen14'6" x 8'7"
Other8'6" x 8'4" Butler's pantry
Dining Room14'10" x 8'4"
Family Room14'6" x 11'4"
Living Room11'5" x 15'
Den/Office14'4" x 8'
Bath 18'10" x 5'5" with laundry
2nd Level
Bedroom14' x 11'6"
Bedroom11'4" x 8'6"
Bedroom9' x 9'6"
Bedroom10'10" x 10'4"
Bedroom15' x 10'1"
Bath 212' x 8'
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · No finished basement
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2 full
Living area926 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1.5 Storey
Year built1786
FoundationStone
ExteriorShingle Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringSoftwood
BasementPartial
HeatingBaseboard · Forced Air · Furnace · Ductless
FuelOil
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesRange · Dryer · Washer · Refrigerator
IncludedAlmost Everything.
ExcludedA Few Items That Are Special To The Seller
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesTwo Steps · Over 3 Steps
EntrancesRear Entrance · Front/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 size9,688 sqft
Lot dimensions24' x 24' + 16' x 20' + 6' x 5'
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres
Zoningc
RoadPublic
PID80145774
AAN04340167
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionOn Closing
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
ParkingNo Garage · Dirt
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryHillcrest Academy
High schoolShelburne Regional High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityShelburne
MunicipalityTown of Shelburne
RegionWestern
Polling districtSBAL
Map
Map of 172 Water Street
Listed by Julia Murphy · Viewpoint Realty Services Inc. (Shelburne) · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202620951 · Retrieved Sep 2, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY