Some homes simply refuse to be forgotten. Set high above the street on an elevated lot canopied by magnificent mature maples, 218 Fraser Street is one of them. This distinguished two-storey Italianate residence commands its corner of New Glasgow with the quiet confidence of a home that has stood for generations — and was built to stand for many more. Arrive via a sweeping circular driveway, and you immediately sense that this is something different. The architecture speaks for itself: decorative cornice brackets, a gracefully arched upper window, and a broad covered front veranda with ornamental railings that invite you to slow down and take it all in. In spring, the surrounding red-leafed maples erupt in colour, framing the home in a way that no landscaper could ever plan or replicate. Inside, the bones are exceptional. Original hardwood floors run underfoot through three generously sized bedrooms, each benefiting from the home's tall ceilings and oversized windows that bathe every room in warm, natural light. A thoughtful layout offers 1.5 bathrooms, a rear deck for outdoor living, and a dual back entry for added everyday practicality. Beyond the home itself, the lot is a rare urban treasure, a deep, level backyard with established garden beds and mature hedging offering a private outdoor sanctuary with endless potential, all just steps from the shops, schools, restaurants, and amenities that make New Glasgow such a wonderful place to call home. This is not a cookie-cutter property. It is a piece of Nova Scotia history waiting for its next chapter. For the buyer with vision, 242 Fraser Street offers something increasingly rare: authenticity, character, and a sense of place that simply cannot be built from scratch.
For sale
C$385,000
242 Fraser St, New Glasgow, NS B2H 4J3
4beds
2,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.41 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$138/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Two-storey italianate residenceSweeping circular drivewayDecorative cornice bracketsGracefully arched upper windowOriginal hardwood floorsThree generously sized bedroomsTall ceilings
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Fred El-Haddad,
Blinkhorn Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage,
Tomaz Fougere,
Blinkhorn Real Estate Ltd.
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202613101
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 141.44
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 10.4
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 142.48
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 10.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 180.88
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.3
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 92.66
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.2
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 10.8
- Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.4
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 39.52
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.2
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 236
- Dimensions: 20 x 11.8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 129.96
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.4
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 65.6
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 8
Heating
- Furnace, Hot Water, Radiator
Appliances
- Included: Stove, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,800
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Circular Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2 Storey
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Under 0.5 Acres, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 00946491
- Zoning: Residential
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Marina, Place of Worship
Location
- Region: New Glasgow
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$200,000
- Price range: C$385K - C$385K
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | C$385,000-3.5%C$138/sqft |
Source:  NSAR #202613101 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | C$399,000C$143/sqft |
Source: NSAR #202613101 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -- | C$143,200 |
Climate risks
Neighborhood: B2H
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
We couldn't find any schools near this home.
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: New Glasgow Academy
- Middle: New Glasgow Academy
- High: North Nova Education Centre
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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