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FOR SALE · 13 DAYSMLS® 202620980 · PID 00365551

1653 Riverside Drive

$499,900

ASSESSED $424,900 · 2026

Beds4
Baths2
Living area2,051 sqft
Lot5,998 sqft lot
Built1977
StyleSplit Entry
$ / sqft$244
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$424,900
Taxable (capped)$196,200
Cap shelter+$228,700
Est. property tax · 2026$1,893/yr

Taxed on $196,200 of a $424,900 assessment$228,700 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 19, 2026Listed$499,900

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$2,326MORTGAGE $2,326 · TAX $342/MO
Tax, year one$4,100+$2,207THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$107,479DOWN $99,980 · DTT $7,499 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$215,900
2023$285,900
2024$348,600
2025$402,300
2026$424,900

Latest assessment $424,900 vs asking $499,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Lower Sackville median · 2026$428,000
This property$424,900 — below the community median
Change 2025 → 2026+$22,600 (+5.6%)

2026 assessments in Lower Sackville run $341,900 to $551,420 (10th–90th percentile, 7,329 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area557 m² · 0.14 ac
Perimeter98 m · 320 ft

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

About this home

Welcome to a detached split-level home located in a highly sought-after, family-friendly neighborhood of Lower Sackville. Ideally situated within a great school district, this home offers the convenience of being within walking distance to local schools, park areas, and daily amenities. The main level features a bright and open layout where the living and dining spaces connect seamlessly to the functional kitchen—ideal for everyday family living and entertaining guests. On main level you will find three comfortable bedrooms and a full main bathroom. The fully finished lower level expands your living space significantly with a spacious family room, a fourth bedroom (perfect for guests, teens, or a home office), a second full bathroom, a dedicated laundry room, and a dedicated workshop area for DIY projects and extra storage. Step outside into the fully fenced, thoughtfully landscaped backyard. It provides a safe, private setting for kids and pets, complete with a large workshop/garden shed for outdoor equipment and seasonal storage. Roof shingles approximately 10 years old. Fibreglass oil tank. Quick closing possible.

RoomsMLS®

14 measured

Main Floor
Living Room15'3"x14'6"
Dining Room10'0"x10'11"
Kitchen11'10"x10'6"
Bath 110'6"x7'4"
Primary Bedroom11'5"x11'6"
Bedroom13'5"x7'11"
Bedroom8'0"x11'0"
Lower Level
Family Room22'9"x14'7"
Bedroom16'0"x11'5"
Bath 26'2"x6'1"
Laundry10'8"x6'1"
Utility14'5"x5'4"
Basement Hallway
Storage6'4"x5'4"
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · Finished basement
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2 full
Living area2,051 sq ft
LevelsSplit Entry
Year built1977
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorColour Lock
RoofAsphalt
FlooringHardwood · Laminate · Vinyl
BasementFinished
HeatingFurnace
FuelOil
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesDishwasher
IncludedAppliances As Is Condition
Other equipmentAir Exchanger · No Rental Equipment
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway<30"
Steps at entrancesTwo Steps · No Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Deck/Patio
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size5,998 sqft
Lot dimensions42'x25'5"+jog 1'
Lot featuresUnder 0.5 Acres · Landscaped
ZoningR1
RoadPublic
Patio & porchDeck
FencingFenced
Other structuresDeck · Shed(s)
PID00365551
AAN04909321
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
Parking spaces2
ParkingNo Garage · Double · Paved
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryCavalier Drive School
Junior highLeslie Thomas Junior High School
High schoolSackville High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityLower Sackville
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
RegionCentral
Polling districtHX15
Map
Map of 1653 Riverside Drive
Listed by Janna Fertsman · RE/MAX Nova (Halifax) · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202620980 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY