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.
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Listed by:
Fred El-Haddad,
Blinkhorn Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage,
Tomaz Fougere,
Blinkhorn Real Estate Ltd.
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202613101Originating 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: Marina, Park, Place of Worship, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping
Location
Region: New Glasgow
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: C$143/sqft
Tax assessed value: C$200,000
Price range: C$399K - C$399K
Date on market: 6/3/2026
Ownership: Freehold
Electric utility on property: Yes
Fred El-Haddad
Fred El-Haddad
(902) 921-1555
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