An income property opportunity is offered with a multitude of upgrades at 5 & 5A Marilyn Drive in Dartmouth. This side-by-side duplex is delivered completely vacant, allowing a buyer to immediately set 2026 market rents. Prior to recent renovations, the units generated rents of $2,400 and $2,600 per month, with tenants paying their own utility bills, currently reflecting a 7% cap rate. Operating expenses consist of approximately $2,600 per year for taxes and $3800 for insurance and maintenance. Power, heat, and water are separately metered for both units, minimizing landlord utility obligations. Each unit provides a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom layout with a partially finished basement and a paved driveway accommodating two cars. In 2026 the extensive upgrades in both units included the electrical systems with new breaker panels, GFI plugs, switches, outlets and modern light fixtures. A new chimney was built from the ground up in 2026. New luxury vinyl plank flooring across all three levels in both units was added in 2026. Both units were freshly painted with designer colors throughout and fresh paint on the four exterior entrances was also added in 2026. The main and upper levels have vinyl windows, 3 of which are new as of 2026. The roof is 12 years old. Outside features include one fully fenced yard, one partially fenced yard, a storage shed for 5A. This property is located on a very quiet street, close to the fast developing and bustling Downtown Dartmouth core. To add even more value, the property has ER-3 zoning and the potential to be subdivided into two separate lots/two separate units. (Buyer to confirm with HRM). See Features Sheet for full list of upgrades.
Under contract
C$699,900
5/5A Marilyn Dr, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3X9
6beds
--baths
1,168sqft
Duplex
Built in 1971
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$599/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementNew breaker panelsGfi plugs switches outletsModern light fixturesOne fully fenced yardOne partially fenced yard
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Listed by:
Cheryl Cook,
RE/MAX Nova (Halifax) Brokerage,
Elizabeth Martin,
RE/MAX Nova
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202618896
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator, Stove, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,168
- Total interior livable area: 1,168 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Double, Driveway, Paved, Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Parking Details(Two Driveways - 2 Cars Can Fit Per Unit)
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,320 Square Feet
- Features: Under 0.5 Acres, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 00227199
- Zoning: ER-3
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Place of Worship, Shopping
Location
- Region: Dartmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$599/sqft
- Price range: C$699.9K - C$699.9K
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Inclusions: Appliances
- Ownership: Freehold
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Contingent | C$699,900C$599/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Price change | C$699,900-3.4%C$599/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | C$724,900C$620/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: B2Y
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