For Sale: 42 Macrae Ave Avenue, Sydney River, NS

About this home

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, 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:63626)

Listed by: Keith Buckland, RE/MAX Park Place Inc.

Home facts and features

Price details

List Price

$639,000

Home facts

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Partial Bathrooms

Parking Details

Garage, Detached Garage, Paved Yard

Property Type

House

Lot Size

11961 ft²

Depth

Year Built

Built in 2005 (21 yrs old)

Title

Freehold

Exterior Finish

Vinyl

Heating Type

Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Hot Water, Ductless

Cooling

Wall unit, Air Conditioned

Pool

In Ground Pool

Features

Walk-In Closet

Amenities

32in min Entry Doorways, 5ft min Bathroom Turning Radius, 5ft min Kitchen Turning Radius, Entry less than 3 steps

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer

Agent details

Primary Agent

Keith Buckland

Primary Broker

RE/MAX Park Place Inc.

Listing details

Days on REW

2 Days

MLS® Number

202616178

Source

Canadian Real Estate Association

Board

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Schools nearby

10 Schools are within 335km

Port Elgin Regional School

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École Donat-Robichaud

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Marshview Middle School

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Tantramar Regional High School

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Sackville Christian Academy

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Salem Elementary School

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Polyvalente Louis-J.-Robichaud

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Dorchester Consolidated School

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École Mgr-François-Bourgeois

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École Abbey-Landry

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42 MacRae Ave AvenueSydney River, NS, B1S 1M2