Welcome to 553 Black River Road — Your New-to-You Hobby Farm! Just 10 minutes from River John, this private 18.5-acre property offers space, versatility and plenty of opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle. The property features a charming three-bedroom home, a 76' x 30' barn, and an impressive heated and insulated woodworking shop. The barn previously accommodated larger animals and could easily be converted back for livestock, with additional space for firewood, storage or smaller animals. A loft and chicken coop with feeding equipment add even more functionality. Inside, the home offers a spacious mudroom with firewood storage, a large den with wood stove, country kitchen with a generous pantry, and a cozy pine-finished living room. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including two generous rooms and a smaller bedroom with a huge walk-in closet. The bright bathroom has been updated within the past five years. Improvements include most replacement windows, upgraded attic wiring and a heat pump added in 2019. Heating is provided by a wood/oil combination furnace, heat pump and main-floor wood stove. With 18.5 acres to explore, there's room for gardening, ATVs, snowmobiling, hunting or creating your own hobby farm. The East Branch River John River is directly across the road, offering easy access to nature and fishing. Enjoy peaceful country living while remaining close to amenities—less than 20 minutes to the ocean, under 30 minutes to Tatamagouche and approximately 25 minutes to historical town of Pictou. If you're looking for space, privacy and the freedom to create your own rural lifestyle, 553 Black River Road is worth a look!
For sale
C$299,000
553 Black River Rd, Black River, NS B0K 1R0
3beds
1,772sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
18.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$169/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Charming three-bedroom homeMost replacement windowsUpgraded attic wiringMain-floor wood stove
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Donna Fitzgerald,
RE/MAX Fairlane Realty Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202624556
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 155.12
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 14
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 130.2
- Dimensions: 10 x 13.02
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 40.8
- Dimensions: 8.08 x 5.05
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 170.04
- Dimensions: 13.08 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 235.8
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 18
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 247.19
- Dimensions: 13.01 x 19
Heating
- Furnace, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Stove - Gas, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Softwood, Other
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,772
- Total interior livable area: 1,772 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,772
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Garage Details(Barn (76x30)+(9.04x20.9))
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 18.5 Acres
- Features: Partially Cleared, Hardwood Bush, Sloping/Terraced, Softwood Bush, Wooded, 10 to 49.99 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 00829564
- Zoning: Rural
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Drilled Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Black River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$169/sqft
- Price range: C$299K - C$299K
- Date on market: 9/28/2026
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Listed for sale | C$299,000C$169/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: B0K
Nearby schools
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