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$589,000

Est. payment - /mo

5 Beds

4 Baths

2,547 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Freehold

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Approx. Sqft 2547

Square Footage 2,547 sqft

Price per Sqft $231

Subdivision Sydney River

MLS® Listing ID 202616178

Bedrooms 5

Half Baths 1

Year Built 2005

Lot Size 0.275 Acres

Acres 0.2746

Property Sub-Type Freehold

Property 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 with its own 100amp service, 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. (id:24570)

Location

Province NS

Rooms

Kitchen 2.0

Extra Room 1 Second level 13.9x9.6 4pc Bathroom

Extra Room 2 Second level 23.1x11.2 Primary Bedroom

Extra Room 3 Second level 16.9x12.6 Bedroom

Extra Room 4 Second level 14x9.9 Bedroom

Extra Room 5 Basement 13.4x10.5 Utility room

Extra Room 6 Basement 15x9 Bedroom

Interior

Heating Baseboard heaters, Heat Pump, Ductless, Hot Water, ,

Cooling Air Conditioned, Wall unit

Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Tile

Exterior

Parking Features Yes

Community Features Recreational Facilities, School Bus

View Y/N No

Attached Garage No

Garage Yes

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Story 2

Sewer Municipal sewage system

Others

Ownership Freehold

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Listed by RE/MAX Park Place Inc.

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42 MacRae Ave Avenue Sydney River, NS B1S1M2