Escape to your own private riverside retreat at 826 Boars Back Road—where nature, privacy, and simplicity come together. This charming cabin-style property offers over 300 metres of river frontage, creating the perfect setting for kayaking, fishing, or simply unwinding to the sound of flowing water. The home features a warm and inviting open-concept layout with the kitchen, dining, and living area seamlessly connected—ideal for cozy nights by the fire or entertaining guests. A main floor bedroom provides convenience, while the loft upstairs offers additional sleeping space with a true cabin feel. Thoughtfully updated, this property includes a new metal roof (2021), new windows and doors (2021), upgraded insulation (2021), a new deck (2021), and a wood stove installed in 2019—making it comfortable and efficient for extended stays or year-round use. Set on a spacious lot with a year-round driveway, drilled well, and 100-amp breaker panel, the property also offers ample parking for campers, trailers, and all your outdoor gear. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a more self-sufficient, off-grid-inspired lifestyle right on the river—without sacrificing key modern conveniences. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, investment property, or a place to truly disconnect, this one is worth the trip.
For sale
C$175,000
826 Boars Back Rd, Cumberland, NS B0M 1W0
2beds
656sqft
Recreational
Built in ----
36.01 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$267/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Private riverside retreatMain floor bedroomSpacious lotYear-round drivewayPeaceful setting
- 163 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marshall Smith,
RE/MAX Nova Brokerage,
Sara Cunningham,
RE/MAX Nova
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202607516
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Stove
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range
Features
- Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 656
- Total interior livable area: 656 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 656
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Single, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Details(33x40)
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River Front, Fresh Water
Lot
- Size: 36.01 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Ravine, Sloping/Terraced, 10 to 49.99 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 25138512
- Parcel number: 25138504
- Zoning: Rural
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Recreational
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Drilled Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Electric
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cumberland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$267/sqft
- Price range: C$175K - C$175K
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Inclusions: Appliances
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | C$175,000-12.1%C$267/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | C$199,000C$303/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: B0M
Nearby schools
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