Welcome to 12 Branch Road, McGrath's Cove. Over 690 feet of Atlantic frontage. 5.6 acres of freehold land. 40 minutes from Halifax downtown. This is the kind of holding that defines a coastline — and the kind that rarely changes hands. McGrath's Cove is one of the most quietly distinguished addresses on Nova Scotia's South Shore, sought after precisely because it has remained unspoiled. The granite shore, the open Atlantic horizon, the stillness — this is what people spend a lifetime looking for. A property of this scale and frontage on this coast is an exceptional find. Whether the vision is a private estate, a legacy retreat, or a considered long-term hold, the land offers a canvas that simply does not come available here often. Two freehold lots, offered together. Further subdivision may be possible — buyer to verify with the municipality. The property is understood to have historically included a well and septic system, the current condition of which is unknown. All infrastructure is sold strictly as-is. Oceanfront land of this magnitude on the South Shore is not replaced once it is gone. The Atlantic coastline has always rewarded those who recognized the moment — those who understood that the rarest things are not found twice. For the buyer who has been waiting for something truly significant, something that carries both beauty and permanence, this is that property. Not a compromise. Not a consolation. The real thing, on one of the most storied stretches of coastline in Atlantic Canada.
Lot/land
C$575,000
12 Branch Rd, Halifax, NS B3Z 3V5
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5.6Acres
Unimproved Land
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5.6 Acres Lot
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What's special
Granite shoreOpen atlantic horizon
- 82 days
- 58
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mina Yang,
Engel & Volkers Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202614275
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Ocean Front, Salt Water
Lot
- Size: 5.6 Acres
- Features: 3 to 9.99 Acres
Details
- Additional parcels included: 40635278
- Parcel number: 40629628
- Zoning: RRA-1
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Unknown
- Water: Unknown
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Halifax
Financial & listing details
- Price range: C$575K - C$575K
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | C$575,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: B3Z
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
We couldn't find any schools near this home.
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Atlantic Memorial - Terence Bay Elementary School (Atlantic Memorial)
- Middle: Brookside Junior High School
- High: Bay View High School
Source: NSAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



