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1577-1579 Vernon Street
2-Halifax South
Halifax
B3H 3M8
$1,525,000
Residential
beds: 8
baths: 4.0
2,709 sq. ft.
built: 105
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 202523207
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Year Built:
- 105
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Prestigious South End Century Home - Steps from Dalhousie University Welcome to 1577-1579 Vernon Street, a rare offering in one of Nova Scotia’s most coveted locations. Situated across the street from Dalhousie University, this grand century home blends timeless character with unmatched convenience. Set among mature trees on a quiet, highly sought-after street, this expansive property offers 8 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms across two large legal units. With soaring ceilings, detailed woodwork, and architectural charm throughout, the home has amazing bones and endless potential. Currently configured as two spacious units, the property offers flexibility: - Keep one unit for yourself while generating income from the other. - Continue as a proven income property with tremendous rental demand year after year. - Or, with minimal change, return it to a stunning single-family home of rare size and stature in Halifax’s South End. Additional highlights include: - Prime location steps from Dalhousie, hospitals, top-ranked schools, public transit, restaurants, and downtown Halifax. - Strong rental history with fixed-term leases currently in place. - Off-street parking for multiple vehicles. - Two full sets of appliances. - Surrounded by some of the city’s most desirable residential streets. While the property shows some wear from years of student tenancy, the fundamentals are rock-solid. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a landmark home in one of the province’s most in-demand neighbourhoods.
- From Robie Street, turn onto Coburg. From Coburg, on to Vernon.
- Listing Sub-Area:
- 2-Halifax South
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Residential Type:
- Duplex
- Residential Style:
- Over-Under
- Title To Land:
- Freehold
- Home Style:
- 2.5 Storey, 3 Level, Other, Apartment
- Exterior Finish:
- Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
- Year built:
- 105 (Age: 1,920)
- Age:
- 1920
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 6
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 2
- Full Bathrooms:
- 4
- Half Bathrooms:
- 0
- Main Living Area:
- 2,443 sq. ft.227 m2
- Floor Area:
- 2,709 sq. ft.252 m2
- Building Dimenions:
- 25' 9" x 41' 11"
- Prop Size:
- Under 0.5 Acres
- Lot Size:
- 2,879 sq. ft.267 m2
- Zoning:
- ER-3
- Water Supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Municipal
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete
- Floor Finish:
- Carpet, Ceramic, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- New Constr.:
- No
- Basement:
- Fully Developed
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Radiator
- Fuel:
- Electric, Oil
- Utilities:
- Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
- Garage:
- None
- Parking Description:
- off street parking behind building for multiple cars
- Driveway:
- Paved
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 10'6"3.20 m × 8'11"2.72 m
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 10'3.05 m × 8'11"2.72 m
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 11'9"3.58 m × 10'8"3.25 m
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 16'2"4.93 m × 11'9"3.58 m
- Main Floor
- Primary Bedroom
- 11'9"3.58 m × 9'10"3.00 m
- Main Floor
- Storage
- 8'9"2.67 m × 2'5".74 m
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 10'11"3.33 m × 8'10"2.69 m
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 10'5"3.18 m × 8'10"2.69 m
- 2nd Level
- Kitchen
- 11'9"3.58 m × 10'9"3.28 m
- 2nd Level
- Living Room
- 16'2"4.93 m × 11'8"3.56 m
- 2nd Level
- Primary Bedroom
- 11'9"3.58 m × 9'9"2.97 m
- 3rd Level
- Rec Room
- 20'4"6.20 m × 15'6"4.72 m
- Basement
- Bedroom
- 13'4"4.06 m × 11'10"3.61 m
- Basement
- Bedroom
- 12'2"3.71 m × 10'4"3.15 m
- Basement
- Rec Room
- 25'6"7.77 m × 15'7"4.75 m
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- 4
- 8'11" x 5'9"
- 2nd Level
- No
- -
- 8'10" x 5'11"
- 3rd Level
- No
- -
- 8'7" x 9'4"
- Basement
- No
- -
- 6'11" x 5'11"
- Deck
- None
- Stove, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
- Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Place of Worship
- No
- 1577 VERNON ST HALIFAX DWELLINGS APARTMENT
- Rental Income:
- Yes
- Elementary School:
- Lemarchant - St Thomas Elementar
- Middle School:
- Halifax Central Junior High Scho
- High School:
- Citadel High School
- French Imm Elementary School:
- Lemarchant - St Thomas Elementar
- French Imm Middle School:
- Gorsebrook Junior High School
- French Imm High School:
- Citadel High School
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Data was last updated September 15, 2025 at 07:20 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 84
- Avg list price:
- $821,950
- Min list price:
- $294,900
- Max list price:
- $6,990,000
- Avg days on market:
- 63
- Min days on market:
- 3
- Max days on market:
- 612
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $608.37
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
2-Halifax South. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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