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540 St Margarets Bay Road
8-Armdale/Purcell's Cove/Herring Cove Halifax B3N 1K5

$575,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 2.0 1,876 sq. ft. built: 1937

Welcome to 540 St. Margaret's Bay Road!
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
202523928
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1937
540 St. Margaret’s Bay Road is a charming 4-bedrm, 2-bath home just minutes from the Halifax Peninsula. Perfectly situated near the Chain of Lakes Trail, Chocolate Lake, & an easy commute to all amenities, this property offers both convenience & character. The main lvl features a spacious living rm, dining rm, kitchen, 1 bedrm, & a full bath. The home showcases rich hardwood floors that add warmth & charm to the main living spaces. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 generously sized bedrms, an office, & another full bath, great for families or those needing extra space for work or guests. The lower lvl offers excellent potential for future development, whether you’re looking to create a rec room, studio, or additional living area. Recent upgrades include a freshly painted interior & exterior, a brand-new deck, & a new oil tank. Outdoors, the sunny backyard is perfect for gardening, while mature trees provide great privacy. A detached garage completes the package. W/ its character, thoughtful layout, & prime location, this home is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy city living w/ easy access to nature & recreation.
Armdale Rotary onto St. Margaret's Bay Road
Listing Sub-Area:
8-Armdale/Purcell's Cove/Herring Cove
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
2 Storey
Exterior Finish:
Wood Siding
Year built:
1937 (Age: 88)
Age:
88
Bedrooms:
4
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
0
Main Living Area:
1,657 sq. ft.
Floor Area:
1,876 sq. ft.
Building Dimenions:
29'10x25'9+jog
Prop Size:
Under 0.5 Acres
Lot Size:
3,798 sq. ft.
Zoning:
R-1 - RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Hardwood, Laminate
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Partially Developed
Heating:
Forced Air, Furnace
Fuel:
Oil
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
Detached, Single
Garage Description:
Single, detached
Parking Description:
Double driveway
Driveway:
Double, Paved
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Foyer
Measurements not available
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Main Floor
Living Room
16'11" × 10'3"
Main Floor
Dining Room
11'11" × 10'3"
-jog
Main Floor
Kitchen
14'6" × 11'11"
-jogs
Main Floor
Bedroom
10'11" × 10'3"
Main Floor
Mud Room
Measurements not available
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2nd Level
Primary Bedroom
14'8" × 14'2"
-jog
2nd Level
Bedroom
14'7" × 12'6"
-jog
2nd Level
Bedroom
12'1" × 9'3"
2nd Level
Den/Office
10' × 6'11"
-jog
Basement
Rec Room
20'7" × 11'7"
-jog
Basement
Laundry
Measurements not available
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Basement
Utility
34'2" × 22'2"
-jogs(unfinished)
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
10'3" x 5'6"
2nd Level
No
-
7'2" x 5'3"
Deck
fridge, stove, w/d, dw
None
Oven, Stove, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, Shopping, Marina, Place of Worship
Landscaped
No
540 ST MARGARETS BAY RD LOT 4 HALIFAX DWELLING GARAGE
Rental Income:
Potential
Possession Info:
Negotiable
Elementary School:
Springvale Elementary School
Middle School:
St Agnes Junior High School
High School:
Citadel High School
French Imm Elementary School:
St Catherine's Elementary School
French Imm Middle School:
Oxford School
French Imm High School:
Citadel High School
Listed Date:
Days on Mkt:
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    Welcome to 540 St. Margaret's Bay Road!
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    Double paved driveway with great additional parking
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    Large living room
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    Character rich
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    Sunny main level
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    Large dining room
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    Hardwood floors throughout main level
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    Charming refreshed kitchen
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    Stainless steel appliances included
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    Freshly painted throughout
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    Main level bedroom
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    2 full bathrooms
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    Generous sized primary bedroom
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    Double closet and sweet built-in shelving
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    Large second bedroom
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    Great bedroom storage
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    Sweet 4th bedroom
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    Perfect home office
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    Second full bathroom
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    Basement recroom
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    Excellent potential
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    New deck '25
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    Enjoy a sunny private yard
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    Freshly painted exterior shingles
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    Perfect for gardening
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    Detached single car garage
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    Just minutes from the city
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    Main level
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    Upper level
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    Lower level

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Data was last updated September 22, 2025 at 07:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
49
Avg list price:
$669,000
Min list price:
$294,900
Max list price:
$2,299,000
Avg days on market:
75
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
472
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$383.51
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 8-Armdale/Purcell's Cove/Herring Cove. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
SCOTT ROBINSON