For Sale: 4 Market Street, Yarmouth, NS

About this home

Step into Yarmouth’s past while enjoying all the comforts of today at 4 Market Street, The John Brown House—a distinguished residence that stands as one of the community’s true historic treasures. Built in the early-19th century, this stately home reflects a period of prosperity and architectural refinement, when sea captains and merchants shaped Yarmouth’s character. With its striking façade and classic proportions, the John Brown House embodies timeless craftsmanship, yet inside it has been masterfully restored, updated, and modernized for contemporary living. Throughout the home, period details have been preserved and enhanced. The kitchen and baths have been completely modernized, offering the efficiency and design today’s homeowners expect, while mechanical systems including heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical have all been thoughtfully upgraded. The result is a residence that respects its history while providing comfort and reliability for years to come. Spacious rooms with abundant natural light create an inviting atmosphere perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. Carefully chosen finishes highlight the marriage of old and new, where heritage charm and modern style exist in harmony. Ideally located on a quiet side street, the property is bordered by a river and the Yarmouth Harbour and offers privacy and a sense of country living. Downtown Yarmouth is nearby where you will find many shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Rarely does a property of such provenance come to market. At 4 Market Street, you’re not just purchasing a home—you are becoming a steward of Yarmouth’s living history, in a residence that has been thoughtfully prepared for the future.

Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers

Listed by: Tony White, Engel & Volkers (Yarmouth)

Home facts and features

Price details

List Price

$899,000

Home facts

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Parking Details

Gravel

Property Type

House

Lot Size

26908 ft²

Year Built

Built in 1816 (210 yrs old)

Exterior Finish

Heating Type

Floor Furnace, Ductless, Hot Water, Oil

Cooling

Ductless

Agent details

Primary Agent

Tony White

Primary Broker

Engel & Volkers (Yarmouth)

Listing details

Days on REW

49 Days

MLS® Number

202608444

Source

Engel & Völkers

Board

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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10 Schools are within 156km

Blacks Harbour School

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Fundy Middle And High School

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St. George Elementary School

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Island View School

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Vincent Massey Elementary School

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Sir James Dunn Academy

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Seaside Park Elementary School

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Beaconsfield Middle School

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Barnhill Memorial School

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Saint Rose School

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4 Market StreetYarmouth, NS, B5A 4R5