1890 Vernon Street is where timeless character meets thoughtful architectural design and modern comfort. Beautifully updated throughout, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers a rare combination of historic charm and contemporary living. Light-filled principal rooms feature two elegant slate fireplaces, an open-concept living and dining area, and a beautifully appointed kitchen overlooking a private backyard retreat with tandem parking. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite showcases custom built-ins and a beautifully renovated ensuite, while two additional bedrooms share a full bath. A heated, detached 200 sq. ft. studio offers exceptional flexibility as a home office, fitness space or artist's retreat. Additional highlights include six ductless heat pumps, a new electric boiler, and a walkout basement with workshop and ample storage space. Ideally situated just steps from highly sought after schools, hospitals, universities and downtown. This is a brilliant find!
Under contract
C$1,275,000
1890 Vernon St, Halifax, NS B3H 3N7
3beds
2,083sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
3,402 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$612/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Timeless characterThoughtful architectural designModern comfortBeautifully updated throughoutLight-filled principal roomsTwo elegant slate fireplacesBeautifully appointed kitchen
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ian MacIntyre,
Red Door Realty Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202618883
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 177.66
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 12.6
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 130.81
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.3
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 105.41
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 8.3
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 158.64
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 181.56
- Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.2
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 230.01
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 12.3
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump -Ductless, Radiator
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Features
- Ensuite Bath, See Remarks, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Cork, Porcelain, Softwood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplace(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,083
- Total interior livable area: 2,083 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,997
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Heated Garage, Wired, Other, Concrete, Double, Parking Spaces(s)
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Parking Details(Double Wide (Parks 2); On Shirley Street), Garage Details(Detached Studio (Wired/Heated))
Features
- Levels: 2 Storey
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,402 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Under 0.5 Acres, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 00162198
- Zoning: ER-3
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding, Other
- Roof: Asphalt,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Shopping
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Halifax
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$612/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$1,036,900
- Price range: C$1.3M - C$1.3M
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Inclusions: F, S, D/W, W, D
- Exclusions: N/A
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Contingent | C$1,275,000C$612/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | C$1,275,000+126.7%C$612/sqft |
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| 6/29/2015 | Sold | C$562,500C$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -- | C$573,800 |
Climate risks
Neighborhood: B3H
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
We couldn't find any schools near this home.
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lemarchant - St Thomas Elementary School
- Middle: Halifax Central Junior High School
- High: Citadel High School
Source: NSAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



