Duplex steps from Chocolate Lake — excellent income potential or owner occupy opportunity in Halifax’s desirable Armdale neighbourhood. This well maintained over/under duplex contains two 2 bedroom units with strong rental appeal & convenient access to downtown, universities, transit & everyday amenities. Main floor features ductless mini-split heat pump, newer windows, exterior doors & screen door have been replaced, as well as the dishwasher, bathroom has been renovated, rebuilt front entrance deck, fresh paint & more cosmetic updates. Upper unit features ductless mini-split heat pump, some replaced replaced windows, new door & replaced washer/dryer. Other building improvements include the roof in 2021, basement spray-foam insulation 2021, gutters 2025 & solar panel work completed 2025. A solar domestic hot water pre-heat system serves both units, improving energy efficiency & long term operating value. Ideal for investors or owner occupiers seeking a mortgage helper in a prime location with nearby outdoor recreation (Chocolate Lake), near the Rails to Trails for walks, hikes & enjoying the outdoors, parking for 3 cars & easy downtown commutes. Minimum 24 notice required for showings.
St Margarets Bay Road to Crescent Ave right on Cottage Road
Listing Sub-Area:
8-Armdale/Purcell's Cove/Herring Cove
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Duplex
Residential Style:
Over-Under
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
2 Storey
Exterior Finish:
Vinyl
Year built:
1940
(Age: 86)
Age:
86
Bedrooms:
4
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
0
Main Living Area:
1,300 sq. ft.121 m2
Floor Area:
1,300 sq. ft.121 m2
Building Dimenions:
27'X22'+8'X6'+7'X5'
Prop Size:
Under 0.5 Acres
Lot Size:
3,202 sq. ft.297 m2
Zoning:
R-1
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Full, Partial, Walkout
Heating:
Baseboard, Heat Pump -Ductless
Fuel:
Electric
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Data was last updated April 14, 2026 at 07:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
34
Avg list price:
$539,950
Min list price:
$249,900
Max list price:
$2,299,000
Avg days on market:
41
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
344
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$365.8
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.