8 hours on Market

5873 Merkel St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 2J2

Detached
3
1
~1308 sqft
$575,000
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Days on market8 hours

Estimated valueNot available

Price/Sqft$439/sqft

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Description

Build, Renovate, or Invest – Exceptional North End Opportunity Located in the heart of Halifax's highly sought-after North End, this charming cottage-style home sits on a unique lot, offering exceptional flexibility for homeowners, investors, and developers alike. Whether you're looking to renovate the existing home, expand, or explore future development opportunities (subject to municipal approvals), this property is full of potential. The owner had previously explored plans for a 5-unit condominium development—please refer to the available documents for additional information. The North End is one of Halifax's most vibrant and rapidly evolving neighbourhoods, known for its local cafés, restaurants, breweries, parks, boutiques, and easy access to downtown, universities, hospitals, and major amenities.A rare opportunity to own a versatile property in one of Halifax's most desirable neighbourhoods.


Property Details

StyleOther
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Age of property1936
SqFt~1308 SqFt
Lot Size-
Parking Spaces-
MLS ®Number202618653
Community NameNorth End
Data SourceNSAR
Listing byCentury 21 Optimum Realty

Features

Heating: Baseboard
Basement: Partially Finished

Main Floor Floor

Dining Room

Living Room

Bath 1

Kitchen


Property History

Jul 25, 2026
ListedActive
$575,000
8 hours on market
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Listing by nsar®
Property listed by Century 21 Optimum Realty, Brokerage
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Market Data - North End

Geo Zone Map ThumbnailNorth End

Balanced 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

33 days

Compared to

2025

25 days

2024

40 days

2023

13 days

New Listings

Past 30 days

11 listings

Compared to

2025

9 listings

2024

9 listings

2023

12 listings

Units sold

Past 30 days

5 units

Compared to

2025

12 units

2024

8 units

2023

11 units

Median Sold Price

Past 30 days

$658,500

Compared to

2025

$586,000

2024

$662,450

2023

$600,000


Population and Demographics

Overview

Total population 14647
Average household income $107,005

Age (%)

0 to 19
13%
20 to 34
37%
35 to 49
18%
50 to 64
16%
65 and plus
16%

Household composition (%)

Single person
44%
Single family
42%
Multi person
13%
Multi family
0%

Mother tongue (%)

English
87%
Others
3%
French
2%
Arabic
2%
Mandarin
1%
English and French
1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1%

House tenancy (%)

Renters
72%
Owners
28%

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