Excellent investment opportunity in a highly convenient location! This well-positioned two-unit property offers flexibility for investors, owner-occupiers, or those looking to expand their rental portfolio. The spacious front unit is currently vacant and features two bedrooms plus a den, two full bathrooms, and in-unit laundry, providing plenty of comfortable living space and the opportunity to set your own tenancy terms. The rear unit is a 2-bedroom unit, one full bathroom and currently occupied by tenants under a fixed-term lease, providing immediate rental income. Outside, the property offers paved parking for both units and a large detached shed at the front, ideal for additional storage. Located within walking distance of shops, schools, services, and everyday amenities, this property combines convenience with excellent income potential. Whether you're looking for a solid investment or an opportunity to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, this property is worth a look!
For sale
C$485,000
20 Rufus Ave, Halifax, NS B3N 2L5
4beds
--baths
--sqft
Duplex
Built in 1942
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
In-unit laundrySpacious front unit
- 22 days
- 110
- 5
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kellyn McMullen,
Engel & Volkers (Chester) Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202622324
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator
Appliances
- Included: Stove, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Spaces(s), Paved, Parking
- Details: Parking Details(Paved Parking Spaces)
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Under 0.5 Acres, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 00183939
- Zoning: R2
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Place of Worship
Location
- Region: Halifax
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: C$249,000
- Price range: C$485K - C$485K
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Exclusions: Tenant Belongings
- Ownership: Freehold
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | C$485,000 |
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| 9/12/2026 | Contingent | C$485,000 |
Source: | ||
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | C$485,000+124.5% |
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| 2/21/2019 | Sold | C$216,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -- | C$183,500 |
Climate risks
Neighborhood: B3N
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
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