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17 Forward Avenue
8-Armdale/Purcell's Cove/Herring Cove
Halifax
B3P 1S3
$560,000
Residential
beds: 3
baths: 2.0
1,884 sq. ft.
built: 1959
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 202617450
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 1959
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Welcome to 17 Forward Avenue, nestled in Halifax’s highly sought-after Armdale neighbourhood. Tucked away on a quiet, family-friendly street, this solid 3 bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the perfect combination of peaceful living and unbeatable convenience, just minutes from downtown Halifax, shopping, parks, schools, the Armdale Yacht Club, and everyday amenities. Lovingly maintained over the years, this home is truly a time capsule. While some of the décor may be ready for a fresh new chapter, the location never goes out of style. This is the kind of property where your renovation dollars have the opportunity to build lasting value in one of Halifax’s most desirable and established neighbourhoods. Inside, you’ll find generous living spaces, a functional layout, and the perfect canvas to create a home that reflects your own style and vision. Whether you’re dreaming of modern updates or simply adding your own personal touches over time, the possibilities here are endless. They say you can change almost everything about a house but you can never change its location. At 17 Forward Avenue, you’re investing in a community known for its mature trees, welcoming atmosphere, excellent schools, and lasting appeal. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a growing family, or someone looking for an opportunity to create your dream home in an exceptional neighbourhood, 17 Forward Avenue deserves a place on your must see list. Homes in this area rarely become available, and when they do, they don’t stay available for long. Contact your agent and book your viewing today and imagine the possibilities.
- From Herring Cove Rd, turn left onto Williams Lake Rd then turn left onto Forward Ave.
- Listing Sub-Area:
- 8-Armdale/Purcell's Cove/Herring Cove
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Residential Type:
- Single Family
- Residential Style:
- Detached
- Title To Land:
- Freehold
- Home Style:
- 2 Level, Bungalow
- Exterior Finish:
- Vinyl
- Year built:
- 1959 (Age: 67)
- Age:
- 67
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 3
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 0
- Full Bathrooms:
- 1
- Half Bathrooms:
- 1
- Main Living Area:
- 893 sq. ft.83 m2
- Floor Area:
- 1,884 sq. ft.175 m2
- Building Dimenions:
- 47'6 X 28'9
- Prop Size:
- Under 0.5 Acres
- Lot Size:
- 8,969 sq. ft.833 m2
- Zoning:
- R1
- Water Supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Municipal
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete
- Floor Finish:
- Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- New Constr.:
- No
- Basement:
- Partially Developed
- Heating:
- Forced Air, Furnace
- Fuel:
- Oil
- Utilities:
- Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
- Garage:
- Attached, Single, Wired
- Garage Description:
- Single, attached
- Parking Description:
- paved driveway
- Driveway:
- Paved
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 15'6"4.72 m × 12'6"3.81 m
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 7'11"2.41 m × 6'1"1.85 m
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 12'9"3.89 m × 8'7"2.62 m
- Main Floor
- Primary Bedroom
- 15'5"4.70 m × 9'6"2.90 m
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 11'5"3.48 m × 8'11"2.72 m
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 13'3.96 m × 11'5"3.48 m
- Basement
- Rec Room
- 26'6"8.08 m × 12'7"3.84 m
- Basement
- Laundry
- 13'3"4.04 m × 8'6"2.59 m
- Basement
- Workshop
- 26'3"8.00 m × 25'7.62 m
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- -
- 8'5" x 6'5"
- Main Floor
- No
- -
- 2'5" x 3'11"
- Alarm System
- None
- Stove, Dryer, Washer, Freezer - Chest, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Golf Course, Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Marina, Place of Worship, Beach
- Landscaped
- No
- Rental Income:
- Potential
- Possession Info:
- Negotiable
- Elementary School:
- John W Macleod-Fleming Tower Elementary School
- Middle School:
- Cunard Junior High School
- High School:
- JL Ilsley High School
- Listed Date:
- Jul 14, 2026
- Days on Mkt:
- 1
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Side Entrance
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Front Entrance
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Livingroom
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Primary Bedroom
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Second Bedroom
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Den/3rd Bedroom
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Main Bathroom
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Family Room
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Laundry
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Work shop area
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Attached Garage
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Data was last updated July 15, 2026 at 07:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 44
- Avg list price:
- $625,000
- Min list price:
- $280,000
- Max list price:
- $2,199,000
- Avg days on market:
- 51
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 436
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $358.97
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.
- Lynnette Carter, REALTOR®
- Bedford
- 902-229-9800
- Contact by Email