NEW PRICE alert.....A private estate setting on 2.5 acres—offering space, flexibility, and quiet coastal living just minutes from Halifax. Welcome to 18 Mahar Drive, this impressive home delivers the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. Designed for both comfortable family living and effortless entertaining, the home offers over 4,500 square feet of finished above-grade living space, including the loft above the garage. Expansive principal rooms, abundant natural light, and a seamless flow create an inviting atmosphere throughout. A long private approach from Mahar Drive leads to a lot that opens up significantly behind the home, creating a wide, usable, and highly private setting rarely found this close to the city. Whether enjoying quiet mornings outdoors, hosting gatherings, or simply taking in the space and surroundings, this is a property that adapts to your lifestyle. The lower level features a separate entrance, offering excellent potential for extended family, a private workspace, or future development. Combined with the generous layout above, this home provides exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living or those seeking room to live and work from home. This property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy estate-style living without sacrificing proximity to Halifax. If you’ve been searching for space, privacy, and a home that truly stands apart, 18 Mahar Drive delivers.
For sale
C$895,000
18 Mahar Dr, Shad Bay, NS B3T 2B6
4beds
4,568sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
2.68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$196/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Loft above the garageExpansive principal roomsAbundant natural light
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Listed by:
Allison MacPherson,
Keller Williams Select Realty Brokerage,
Brooke Godsoe,
Keller Williams Select Realty
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202619424
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 152.1
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 13
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 160.29
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 11.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Length: 19.11
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 60.2
- Dimensions: 7 x 8.6
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 144.11
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 11.9
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 109.44
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 167.61
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 11.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 377.6
- Dimensions: 16 x 23.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 392
- Dimensions: 24.5 x 16
Office
- Level: Main
- Length: 12.3
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump -Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Central Vacuum, Oven, Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Central Vacuum, Ensuite Bath, See Remarks, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,568
- Total interior livable area: 4,568 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,164
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Double, Circular Driveway, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Parking Details(Circular Driveway For Multiple Cars), Garage Details(Attached, Double)
Features
- Levels: 2 Storey
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 2.68 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, 1 to 2.99 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 40048878
- Zoning: RRB-1
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Drilled Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Park, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Marina, Place of Worship, Beach
Location
- Region: Shad Bay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$313,000
- Price range: C$895K - C$895K
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
- Inclusions: All Appliances
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
A
Allison MacPherson
(902) 476-4889
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | C$895,000C$196/sqft |
Source:  NSAR #202619424 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -- | C$289,700 |
Climate risks
Neighborhood: B3T
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
We couldn't find any schools near this home.
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Atlantic Memorial - Terence Bay Elementary School (Atlantic Memorial)
- Middle: Brookside Junior High School
- High: Halifax West High School
Source: NSAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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