Home with vinyl exterior material, street for 42 Macrae Ave Ave, Sydney River Nova Scotia B1S 1M2
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42 Macrae Ave Ave, Sydney River, Nova Scotia B1S 1M2

Detached
5
4 + 1
~2547 sqft
$639,000
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4 + 1
~2547 sqft

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Days on market17 hours

Estimated valueNot available

Price/Sqft$250/sqft

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Description

Welcome to 42 MacRae Avenue, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering over 2,500 sq. ft. of finished living space in the heart of Sydney River. The versatile lower level functions as a second living unit, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income potential. The main level features a bright kitchen with a walk-in pantry, double wall oven, and dishwasher. The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet, while the main bathroom includes a double vanity, separate shower, and Jacuzzi tub. Recent updates include a new propane boiler, on-demand hot water system, upgraded 200-amp electrical service, and four heat pumps installed in 2026 for efficient year-round comfort. Enjoy your private backyard oasis featuring a heated 18' x 36' in-ground pool, a 24' x 14' wired pool house with running water and a half bathroom, a 28' x 20' wired detached garage, pool shed, woodshed, paved driveway, and a large fenced backyard perfect for children, pets, and entertaining. Located within walking distance of the Sydney River shopping district and the Sydney River Tennis Club, and just minutes from downtown Sydney, the new NSCC Waterfront Campus, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, the new Cancer Centre, and only 10 minutes to Cape Breton University and the new medical school. This exceptional property offers space, flexibility, and an unbeatable location.


Property Details

StyleOther
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Age of property2005
SqFt~2547 SqFt
Lot Size-
Parking Spaces2
MLS ®Number202616178
Community NameSydney River
Data SourceNSAR
Listing byRE/MAX Park Place Inc.

Features

Heating: Baseboard, Ductless, Hot Water
Cooling: Ductless
Basement: Finished

Main Floor Floor

Kitchen

20.3 x 13

Dining Room

12.3 x 13.6

Living Room

16.9 x 12.3

Laundry/Bath

11 x 9.5


Features

Patio: Deck
Pool: In Ground

Parking

Garage spaces 2

Garage type -

Other parking spaces 0

Total parking spaces 2


Property History

Jul 1, 2026
ListedActive
$639,000
17 hours on market
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Listing by nsar®
Property listed by RE/MAX Park Place Inc., Brokerage
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Market Data - Sydney River

Geo Zone Map ThumbnailSydney River

Strong Seller's Market

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Detached house - for the past 30 days

Buyer's market Seller's market

Avg. Days on Market

Past 30 days

0 day

Compared to

2025

18 days

2024

0 day

2023

6 days

New Listings

Past 30 days

4 listings

Compared to

2025

3 listings

2024

2 listings

2023

4 listings

Units sold

Past 30 days

0 unit

Compared to

2025

3 units

2024

0 unit

2023

1 unit

Median Sold Price

Past 30 days

$0

Compared to

2025

$604,900

2023

$94,000


Population and Demographics

Overview

Total population 3368
Average household income $122,559

Age (%)

0 to 19
19%
20 to 34
13%
35 to 49
16%
50 to 64
22%
65 and plus
31%

Household composition (%)

Single family
72%
Single person
26%
Multi person
2%
Multi family
0%

Mother tongue (%)

English
97%
Others
2%
French
1%

House tenancy (%)

Owners
84%
Renters
16%

What’s nearby?Essentials within 5 km

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