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FOR SALE · 4 DAYSMLS® 202621776 · PID 40629685

14 Big Lake Drive

$579,900

ASSESSED $541,700 · 2026

Beds2
Baths2
Living area1,170 sqft
Lot2.52 acres
Built1996
Style1.5 Storey
$ / sqft$496
Value & taxesPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD
Assessed market · 2026$541,700
Taxable (capped)$514,800
Cap shelter+$26,900
Est. property tax · 2026$4,968/yr

Taxed on $514,800 of a $541,700 assessment$26,900 sheltered by the NS assessment cap, at $0.965 per $100.

HistoryMLS® + REGISTRY
Aug 28, 2026Listed$579,900
Oct 8, 2024Soldregistry$527,000

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$2,698MORTGAGE $2,698 · TAX $436/MO
Tax, year one$5,227+$259THE CAP RESETS ·
Cash to close$124,679DOWN $115,980 · DTT $8,699 · LEGAL EXTRA

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

Assessment recordPVSC · GOVERNMENT RECORD

2022 – 2026

2022$235,300
2023$315,900
2024$441,900
2025$497,700
2026$541,700

Latest assessment $541,700 vs asking $579,900. A government record, not an estimate — ScotianAtlas computes no consumer valuation.

Big Lake median · 2026$152,200
This property$541,700 — in the top quarter
Change 2025 → 2026+$44,000 (+8.8%)

2026 assessments in Big Lake run $40,000 to $747,750 (10th–90th percentile, 36 properties). Position within the distribution is a fact of the roll, not an opinion of value.

The lotNSPRD PARCEL FABRIC · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY
Area9,928 m² · 2.45 ac
Perimeter421 m · 1,383 ft

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

About this home

Amazing opportunity to own a stunning lakefront property offering the ultimate in year-round living, a perfect summer retreat, or a potentially lucrative Airbnb investment. Located just 15 minutes from iconic Peggy’s Cove and only 30 minutes from Halifax, this fully furnished lakeside retreat offers an exceptional combination of privacy, tranquility, and convenience. Nestled on a serene, quiet lake and surrounded by nature, the property enjoys beautiful waterfront views and an abundance of natural light, with sunshine streaming in from morning through evening. Relax by the water, enjoy peaceful outdoor living, or cozy up beside the woodstove on cooler evenings. Numerous recent improvements provide peace of mind, including replacement of the siding, fascia, windows, and patio doors within the past few years, along with a roof in 2015. Basement fully spray foamed for insulation and vapour barrier and new wood stove chimney in late 2024. 2 New mini split heat pumps late 2024. With nothing left to do, this property is truly move-in ready and can be enjoyed immediately. Just minutes from amenities and some of Nova Scotia’s most spectacular coastal scenery, this is a rare opportunity to own a private lakeside getaway within easy reach of Halifax and one of the province’s most celebrated tourist destinations. Available fully furnished if desired. Whether you’re looking for a year-round home, a family cottage, or an income-producing vacation property, this exceptional lakefront retreat deserves your attention. Come experience the privacy, views, and lifestyle for yourself—you won’t want to miss this one!

RoomsMLS®

10 measured

Main Floor
Main Hallway
Living Room17x10
Dining Nook15x6
Kitchen12x9.5
Bath 19.5x8.5
2nd Hallway
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom16.5x10
Bedroom15.5x12.4
Bath 29.10x6.2
Upstairs Hallway
Structure & systemsPVSC + MLS®
StructureGarage · No finished basement
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2 full
Living area1,170 sq ft
Stories1
Levels1.5 Storey
Year built1996
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ExteriorWood Siding
RoofAsphalt
FlooringPorcelain · Softwood
BasementCrawl Space · Full · Unfinished
HeatingBaseboard · Ductless
FireplaceYes
Fireplace featuresWood Burning Stove
INTERIOR
Interior featuresHigh Speed Internet
AppliancesElectric Cooktop · Electric Oven · Washer/Dryer
IncludedFridge · Stove · Cooktop · Washer · Dryer · Dishwasher
AccessibilityNSAR AUDIT FIELDS
Narrowest doorway31"
Steps at entrancesOne Step · Two Steps · No Steps
EntrancesFront/Main Entrance · Side Entrance · Rear Entrance · Exterior Garage Entry
ThresholdsThreshold over 1/2"

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

Land & titleREGISTRY + MLS®
Lot size2.5165 acres
Lot dimensions41.50x26.5
Lot features1 to 2.99 Acres · Partially Cleared · Not Landscaped · Softwood Bush
ZoningRRA-1
FrontageWater Frontage: 58 Meters
RoadPrivate Road · Year Round Road
WaterfrontLake · Fresh Water
Patio & porchDeck
Other structuresDeck · Shed(s)
PID40629685
AAN08587299
Legal description14 BIG LAKE DR LOT 6 BIG LAKE DWELLING
Previous MLS®202621775
TITLE
OwnershipFreehold
PossessionImmediate
HSTExempt from HST
Utilities & parkingMLS®
WaterDrilled Well
SewerSeptic Tank
UtilitiesElectric · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected
Electricity on propertyYes
GarageYes
Garage spaces1.5
Parking spaces3.5
ParkingAttached · 1.5 · Double · Gravel
Open parkingYes
SchoolsMLS®

Catchment

ElementaryAtlantic Memorial - Terence Bay Elementary School (Atlantic Memorial)
Junior highBrookside Junior High School
High schoolHalifax West High School
AreaCIVIC · OPEN DATA
CommunityHacketts Cove
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
RegionCentral
Polling districtHX11
Map
Map of 14 Big Lake Drive
Listed by Mark Lummis · Sutton Group Professional Realty · MLS® data © Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. Nothing here is paid placement.

https://www.scotianatlas.com/listing/202621776 · Retrieved Sep 1, 2026 · NOT A LEGAL SURVEY