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42 Birch Street
6-Fairview Halifax B3N 2V1

$549,900
Residential beds: 5 baths: 2.0 1,750 sq. ft. built: 1944

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
202619043
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1944
Welcome to 42 Birch Street, a thoughtfully updated 1940s post-war bungalow that blends the character of an established home with the flexibility expected by today’s families. Set on an extra large lot in the heart of Fairview, the home reflects the practical proportions and efficient layout of its era, while a modern renovation has opened the kitchen to the living and dining areas to create a brighter, more connected main floor. Three bedrooms, a comfortable living room with fireplace, updated windows and low-maintenance finishes make the main level both inviting and functional. The fully developed lower level is set up as a private in-law suite, complete with its own kitchen, living area, two bedrooms, full bathroom, separate entrance and dedicated driveway. It offers an excellent arrangement for extended family, older children, long-term guests or multigenerational living, while still feeling connected to the home. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is framed by mature trees that provide privacy and shade, with composite decks offering an easy-care space for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying the warmer months. Centrally located near schools, shopping, transit, parks and major routes, 42 Birch Street offers the character of a post-war Halifax home, the flexibility of five-bedroom living and the convenience of one of the city’s most accessible neighbourhoods.
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Listing Sub-Area:
6-Fairview
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
Bungalow
Exterior Finish:
Vinyl
Year built:
1944 (Age: 82)
Age:
82
Bedrooms:
5
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
0
Main Living Area:
1,050 sq. ft.
Floor Area:
1,750 sq. ft.
Building Dimenions:
39 x 24 +jog 15x14
Prop Size:
Under 0.5 Acres
Lot Size:
8,999 sq. ft.
Zoning:
R2
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Ceramic, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Fully Developed
Heating:
Furnace, Hot Water
Fuel:
Oil
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
None
Parking Description:
two parking spots, one for the main home that fits 4 and one for the basement unit that fits one
Driveway:
Paved
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
17'6" × 11'
Main Floor
Dining Room
8' × 8'
Main Floor
Kitchen
11' × 11'
Main Floor
Bedroom
11' × 9'
Main Floor
Bedroom
11' × 8'6"
Main Floor
Bedroom
11' × 10'6"
Main Floor
Family Room
14' × 13'6"
Basement
Kitchen
10'6" × 10'
Basement
Bedroom
14' × 7'
Basement
Bedroom
10'6" × 9'6"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
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5' x 8'
Basement
No
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8' x 5'
Shed
None
Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Park, Playground, Public Transit, School Bus Service, Shopping, Place of Worship
Landscaped, Fenced
No
Rental Income:
Yes
Possession Info:
Negotiable
Elementary School:
Burton Ettinger Elementary School
Middle School:
Fairview Junior High School
High School:
Halifax West High School
French Imm Elementary School:
Burton Ettinger Elementary School
French Imm Middle School:
Fairview Junior High School
French Imm High School:
Halifax West High School
Listed Date:
Days on Mkt:
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Listed by Engel & Volkers
Data was last updated August 22, 2026 at 05:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
11
Avg list price:
$549,900
Min list price:
$324,900
Max list price:
$675,000
Avg days on market:
86
Min days on market:
17
Max days on market:
108
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$351.19
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 6-Fairview. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
SCOTT ROBINSON