MLS® 202610101
List Price$2,295,000
PID00046524
TypeSingle Family
StyleDetached
Beds. 4
Baths. 4
Main Living Area 3,814 ft2
Finished Area 5,409 ft2
Age 126
Lot Size
List Date May 7, 2026 (1 Days)

Overview

870 Young Avenue, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202610101): Commanding the southwest corner of Young Avenue and Atlantic Street, this historic South End home stands today as beautifully as it did over a century ago, a true Grand Dame with presence, scale, and enduring character. Original stained and leaded glass windows remain intact, casting coloured light across interiors rich with preserved architectural detail. Crown mouldings, intricate millwork, and a sweeping curved staircase speak to the craftsmanship of the era, while four fireplaces, each with their own decorative tile, anchor the principal rooms. The tiled entry, with its softly curved ceiling, offers a memorable introduction to what lies beyond. The main level is both grand and welcoming, with a spacious, flowing layout suited to formal entertaining and everyday living alike. Principal rooms open effortlessly to one another, while two separate entries lead to mature, private grounds and a south-facing deck, perfectly suited for summer gatherings. Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths offer comfortable family living, supported by ample storage. The third level adds exceptional versatility, currently arranged as a fully self-contained guest suite with its own entrance, kitchen, living and dining spaces, and multiple bedrooms, ideal for extended family, guests, or added income. The lower level offers additional rooms and flexibility, ready to adapt to a variety of needs. Set on over 5,500 square feet of living space, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Halifax’s architectural history, just steps to Point Pleasant Park, top schools, hospitals, universities, and downtown. A home to be experienced, timeless, significant, and truly special.

Listing Courtesy of: Royal LePage Atlantic


Directions

Directions to 870 Young Avenue, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202610101): Inglis Street onto Young Avenue - Property will be on the left, on the corner of Young Avenue and Atlantic Street.


Rooms at 870 Young Avenue, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202610101)

Level Type Dimensions
Main Floor Foyer 7'5 x 7'9
Main Floor Living Room 20'3 x 18'8
Main Floor Family Room 19' x 15'1
Main Floor Dining Nook 15'2 x 20'3
Main Floor OTHER Servery 14'1 x 11'11
Main Floor Kitchen 16'9 x 14'10
Main Floor Laundry 5'7 x 7'1
Main Floor Mud Room 7'10 x 7'11
Main Floor Bath 1 8'8 x 6'2
2nd Level Bedroom 16'4 x 15'
2nd Level Primary Bedroom 10'1 x 7'10
2nd Level Walk in Closet 11'3 x 7'8
2nd Level Ensuite Bath 1 10'1 x 7'10
2nd Level Bedroom 20'1 x 16'4
2nd Level Bedroom 14'4 x 16'7
2nd Level Bath 2 5'4 x 3'3
2nd Level Bath 3 8'5 x 7'6
Basement Storage 5'9 x 7'9
Basement Storage 5'8 x 6'3
Basement Storage 11'2 x 6'7
Basement Rec Room 16'2 x 15'6
Basement Storage 18' x 13'10
Basement Utility 27'1 x 18'10
Basement Storage 10'7 x 6'6
Basement Storage 14'7 x 13'1

Exclusions

Hall light, den lights, and corner cabinet in dining room


Utilities

  • Cable
  • Electricity
  • High Speed Internet
  • Telephone

Features

  • Ensuite Bath

Community Features

  • Golf Course
  • Park
  • Place of Worship
  • Playground
  • Public Transit
  • Recreation Center
  • School Bus Service
  • Shopping

Schools near 870 Young Avenue, Halifax, NS (MLS® 202610101)

Type Name
Elementary SchoolInglis Street Elementary School
Middle SchoolGorsebrook Junior High School
High SchoolGorsebrook Junior High School

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