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FOR SALE · 6 DAYSMLS® 202621600 · PID 20243689

189 James Street

$445,000

ASSESSED $253,300 · 2026

Beds3
Baths1
Living area1,310 sqft
Lot2.10 acres
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$340
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$253,300
Taxable (capped)$118,100
Cap shelter+$135,200
Est. property tax · 2026$2,247/yr

Taxed on $118,100 of a $253,300 assessment$135,200 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $1.903 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 26, 2026Listed$445,000

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$2,071MORTGAGE $2,071 · TAX $402/MO
Tax, year one$4,819+$2,572THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$95,675DOWN $89,000 · DTT $6,675 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$120,900
2023$136,400
2024$178,700
2025$225,200
2026$253,300

Latest assessment $253,300 vs asking $445,000. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Truro median · 2026$273,000
This property$253,300 — below the community median
Change 2025 → 2026+$28,100 (+12.5%)

2026 assessments in Truro run $30,000 to $483,480 (10th–90th percentile, 4,758 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area7,969 m² · 1.97 ac
Perimeter440 m · 1,444 ft

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

About this home

Calling all investors, renovators, and buyers looking for a property with serious potential! Situated on approximately 2 acres on James Street in Truro, this 3–4 bedroom, 1-bathroom home presents an exciting opportunity for those ready to bring their vision to life. The home offers plenty of space to work with and is ready for renovations and updates, making it an ideal project for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to create a home of their own. Outside, the spacious backyard and generous lot size provide additional possibilities for future use, expansion, or development, subject to applicable zoning and municipal approvals. With UG and ER zoning, the property may offer added flexibility and potential for those looking beyond a traditional residential use. Conveniently located close to shopping, amenities, and highway access, you’ll have the benefit of a large property while remaining just minutes from everything Truro has to offer. Whether you’re looking for your next renovation project, an investment property, or land with future possibilities, this James Street property is ready for someone to unlock its potential.

RoomsMLS®

10 measured

Main Floor
Mud Room7.2x5.4
Kitchen7.2x14.5
Dining Room12x7.4
Living Room11.9x10.5
Family Room10.6x12.9
Den/Office12.9x8.9
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom10x9
Bedroom11.8x7.7
Bedroom10x9
Bath 19.7x10.4
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureNo garage · No finished basement
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1 full
Living area1,310 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1.5 Storey
FoundationBlock
ExteriorOther
RoofAsphalt
FlooringCarpet · Hardwood · Linoleum · Other
BasementFull · Unfinished
HeatingBaseboard · Furnace
FuelOil
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesStove · Refrigerator
IncludedFridge · Stove
Other equipmentSump Pump · No Rental Equipment
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway30"
Steps at entrancesOver 3 Steps · No Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side 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 size2.1 acres
Lot dimensions23.5x27+8.5x23.5
Lot features1 to 2.99 Acres · Partially Cleared · Partial Landscaped
ZoningUG, ER, FW, FF
RoadPublic · Year Round Road
Other structuresShed(s)
PID20243689
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionNegotiable
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterMunicipal
SewerMunicipal
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
ParkingNo Garage · Circular Driveway · Gravel
Open parkingYes
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityTruro
MunicipalityTown of Truro
RegionNorthern
Polling districtTUW1
Map
Map of 189 James Street
Listed by Danielle Johnson · Keller Williams Select Realty (Truro) · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202621600 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY