Discover quiet country living at 771 Forties Road, in the charming community of New Ross. Centrally located, this home offers easy commuting to Chester, Kentville, New Minas, and Halifax. The main level features a bright and cozy living room with a heatpump, a large kitchen, and a formal dining room, perfect for family gatherings. Main floor laundry adds convenience, and the primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom. A full bathroom and two additional bedrooms complete the main level, one with a separate back entrance - ideal for a home office or small business. The lower level continues to impress with a rec room featuring a heat pump, two spacious bedrooms (windows may not be egress), a large open concept workshop/utility room, and another storage room. Outside, the property is beautifully landscaped. The backyard hill has been dug out, creating a generous flat yard, while a wired two-storey garage with recreational space upstairs perfect for hobbies, games, or storage. This home has received recent efficiency upgrades, including energy saving solar panels and the removal of oil heat in favour of wood and electric. That said, it is ready for some much needed love and updates to bring it back to its former pristine condition. Presenting a wonderful opportunity for the right family to create new memories and make it shine once again.
For sale
C$349,900
771 Forties Rd, Chester, NS B0J 2M0
5beds
2,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.82 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$158/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Heat pumpLarge kitchenFormal dining roomMain floor laundrySeparate back entranceGenerous flat yard
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2025 at 05:14am
Listed by:
Kurt Swinimer,
Royal LePage Atlantic Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202524561
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 105.3
- Dimensions: 9 x 11.7
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 105.3
- Dimensions: 9 x 11.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 158.51
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 198.44
- Dimensions: 16.4 x 12.1
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 26.24
- Dimensions: 4.1 x 6.4
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 100.62
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 11.7
Bathroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 36.57
- Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.3
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 92.01
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 10.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.35
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 278.4
- Dimensions: 23.2 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Furnace
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Central Vacuum, Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum
- Basement: Full,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,218
- Total interior livable area: 2,218 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Single, Wired, Dirt, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Details(Detached, Single, Wired)
Lot
- Size: 0.82 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Landscaped, Sloping/Terraced, 0.5 to 0.99 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 60119005
- Zoning: Gen Basic
- Other equipment: Other Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Dug
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Place of Worship
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$158/sqft
- Price range: C$349.9K - C$349.9K
- Date on market: 9/29/2025
- Inclusions: Washer, Dishwasher
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Kurt Swinimer
(902) 277-0551
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Price change | C$349,900-7.9%C$158/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | C$379,900-5%C$171/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | C$399,900C$180/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.Climate risks
Neighborhood: B0J
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
We couldn't find any schools near this home.
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: New Ross Consolidated School
- Middle: New Ross Consolidated School
- High: Forest Heights Community School
Source: NSAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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