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Sean Watt

seanrwatt@gmail.com +1(902) 220-7326

Listed by Keith Buckland • RE/MAX Park Place Inc.

$599,000

Est. payment - /mo

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

2,547 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,547 sqft

Price per Sqft $235

MLS Listing ID 202616178

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 2005

Lot Size 0.275 Acres

Acres 0.2746

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Nova Scotia

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.

Location

Province NS

County Cape Breton

Area 202-Sydney River / Coxheath

Zoning RUC

Region Cape Breton

City Region Cape Breton

Rooms

Basement Finished

Bedroom 2 11.7x10

Living Room 16.9x12.3

Dining Room 11x9.5

Kitchen 17x5.1 + 5x3.5

Interior

Interior Features High Speed Internet

Heating Baseboard, Ductless, Hot Water

Cooling Ductless

Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Tile

Inclusions Appliances, Bbq, Pool Supplies, Pool Shed And Wood Shed.

Equipment Air Exchanger, Fuel Tank(s)

Fireplace No

Appliance Glass Cooktop, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Fenced

Pool In Ground

Community Features Golf, Park, Playground, Near Public Transport, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Ski Hill, Marina, Place of Worship, Beach

Utilities Available Electric, Propane, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Other

View Y/N No

Roof Type Asphalt

Porch Deck

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Yes

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Under 0.5 Acres, Cleared, Landscaped

Dwelling Type Detached

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Municipal

Water Municipal

Level or Stories 2 Storey

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Sydney River Elementary School

Middle Schools Malcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High School

High Schools Riverview High School

Others

Ownership Freehold

ParcelsYN No

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Sean Watt

+1(902) 220-7326

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42 Macrae Ave Ave Sydney River, NS B1S 1M2

Sean Watt

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