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Split-Entry Home with Self-Contained Lower Suite on a Quiet Corner Lot in Lower Sackville | Halifax Real Estate
Presented by Sandra Pike, REALTOR® | Team Leader, The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic
Executive Overview
This four-bedroom split-entry on Sampson Drive in Lower Sackville pairs two assets that rarely arrive together at this price tier of Halifax real estate: a self-contained walkout lower suite with its own entrance, and a large, level, fully fenced backyard on a low-traffic corner lot. The major capital items have just been addressed — new roof and new oil tank in 2026, with the upper level refreshed and repainted in neutral tones — so the next owner inherits a plan rather than a to-do list. Positioned within the Halifax Regional Municipality roughly 25–40 minutes from downtown Halifax, Bedford and Dartmouth, it is a fit for investors seeking a two-unit configuration and for owner-occupiers who want the lower level to help carry the cost. Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic, is the listing agent.
Key Property Metrics
List Price
Contact Agent
Sandra Pike · 902-478-8711
Bedrooms / Baths
4 / 2.5
3 up + 1 down · 2 full, 1 half
Total Living Area
1,947 sq ft
1,041 sq ft main · fully developed walkout lower
Lot Size
9,349 sq ft
Corner lot · level · fully fenced
Year Built
Circa 1978
Roof and oil tank replaced 2026
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Property Highlights
The main level is a conventional, efficient split-entry plan: a 15'3" x 13'3" living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, a 10' x 11'9" kitchen with a window over the sink that frames the full backyard, and three bedrooms including a 15'9" x 11'9" primary with ensuite. Interior doors on this level were replaced in 2026 with solid units chosen specifically to reduce sound transfer between rooms; new baseboards, trim, cushioned kitchen and bathroom flooring, bathroom tile and fixtures followed, and the whole level was repainted in a neutral palette.
The walkout lower level functions as a second dwelling unit in all but name. It has its own side entrance, an 11'7" x 10'3" kitchen, a 16'2" x 11'10" family room, a 17'9" x 12' bedroom, a full bathroom, dedicated laundry, storage and utility rooms. A door between the upper and lower levels allows the two spaces to be fully closed off from one another. Two refrigerators and two stoves are included.
- Self-contained lower suite with separate side entrance and lockable interior separation
- Large, level, fully fenced backyard — sized to accommodate a pool if desired
- Quiet corner lot with minimal through traffic; mature tree and open front garden space
- New asphalt shingle roof (2026) and new oil tank (2026)
- Brick and aluminum siding exterior on a poured concrete foundation
- Paved double driveway; municipal water and sewer; high-speed internet
- Fireplace; hardwood, tile, vinyl and carpet flooring
- Rear deck overlooking the yard; owner reports a resident winter flock of blue jays in the back shrubs
Improvements at a Glance
| Year | Improvement |
|---|---|
| 2026 | New roof |
| 2026 | New oil tank |
| 2026 | Solid upstairs interior doors (reduced sound transfer) |
| 2026 | New baseboards and trim throughout upper level |
| 2026 | Cushioned flooring — kitchen and bathroom |
| 2026 | Bathroom tile and light fixtures |
| 2026 | Hardware restained; full upper-level repaint in neutral tones |
| c. 2021 | Lower level repainted |
| Owner tenure | Yard fully fenced |
| Pre-purchase | Driveway redone; chimneys addressed |
Room Dimensions
| Main Level | |
|---|---|
| Living Room | 15'3" x 13'3" |
| Dining Room | 9'4" x 12'2" |
| Kitchen | 10' x 11'9" |
| Primary Bedroom | 15'9" x 11'9" |
| Ensuite Bath | 5'1" x 4'3" |
| Bedroom | 8'8" x 13'3" |
| Bedroom | 7'1" x 9'9" |
| Bathroom | 5'1" x 7' |
| Walkout Lower Level | |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | 11'7" x 10'3" |
| Family Room | 16'2" x 11'10" |
| Bedroom | 17'9" x 12' |
| Bathroom | 7'5" x 5'11" |
| Laundry | 5'11" x 7'7" |
| Storage | 7'7" x 10'7" |
| Utility | 6'8" x 10'7" |
Specifications
- Property TypeSingle Family, Detached
- StyleSplit Entry
- AgeCirca 1978
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2 full, 1 half
- Main Living Area1,041 sq ft
- Total Living Area1,947 sq ft
- Lot Size9,349 sq ft
- BasementFully developed, walkout
- HeatingOil — baseboard, furnace, hot water
- ExteriorBrick, aluminum siding
- FoundationPoured concrete
- RoofAsphalt shingle (2026)
- ParkingPaved double driveway, no garage
- Water / SewerMunicipal / Municipal
- ZoningR-1, Sackville by-law area
Buyer due diligence. The seller has disclosed that one or two windows will require replacement; the balance are reported to be in good condition. The lower level has a long history of rental use; current tenancy status and terms are to be confirmed with the listing agent. Heating is oil-fired with a 2026 tank; buyers may request historical heating costs.
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Neighbourhood & Halifax Lifestyle
Living in Lower Sackville within the Halifax Regional Municipality means schools, parks, lakes and a full retail corridor inside a short radius, with three urban centres reachable in under an hour. The home sits on a residential corner away from the arterials, yet Sackville Drive — the community's main commercial spine — is roughly a five-minute drive. An elementary school and a junior high are within walking distance. A Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency station is about a kilometre away, which the owner credits for consistently fast power restoration after outages. For Nova Scotia real estate buyers, Lower Sackville remains one of the more accessible detached-home markets on the Halifax side of the harbour.
| Nearby Anchor | Type | Approx. Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinsmen Park & Sackville Splash Pad | Park, playground, First Lake beach | 1.1 km |
| HRFE Station 9 | Fire station | 1.1 km |
| Sackville Sports Stadium | Arena, pool, fitness | 1.5 km |
| First Lake | Lake, trails, paddling | 1.6 km |
| Atlantic Superstore | Grocery | 1.6 km |
| Apartment 3 Espresso Bar | Café | 1.6 km |
| Sackville Greenway | 3.2 km river trail to Bedford | 1.9 km |
| Sackville Public Library & Acadia Park | Library, gardens, playground | 2.0 km |
| Sobeys Lower Sackville | Grocery | 2.0 km |
| Halifax Transit Sackville Terminal | Park-and-ride transit hub | 2.4 km |
| Sackville Lakes Provincial Park | Lakeside trail network | 2.8 km |
Commute
Approximately 25–40 minutes to downtown Halifax, Bedford and Dartmouth by car, depending on route and traffic. Highway 102 and the Bedford Highway both serve the community. Buyers should verify against their own schedule.
Recreation
First Lake, Second Lake and the Sackville Lakes trail network for walking, cycling and paddling; splash pad and beach; arena, pool and gym at the Sports Stadium; the Greenway for a flat riverside run into Bedford.
Family Services
Elementary and junior high within walking distance and a senior high in the community. Sackville Public Library runs extensive children's programming. Confirm catchments via the HRCE Home Address Lookup.
Is This the Right Home for You?
For investors: the configuration is already built — two kitchens, two entrances, lockable separation, and included appliances for both units — and the roof and oil tank are new. The property has a long track record of lower-level rental use, and its R-1 corner lot on municipal services simplifies the holding profile. This is a rare turnkey two-unit opportunity in Lower Sackville Halifax real estate.
For owner-occupiers: the appeal is a fully fenced yard where children and dogs can be let out the back door without concern, walkable schools, and a lower suite that can carry a meaningful share of the mortgage. The upper level has been reset in neutral tones, so customization can happen on the buyer's timeline rather than the seller's.
Work With Sandra Pike
Sandra Pike, REALTOR®
Team Leader · The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic
Sandra Pike has been one of Halifax's top resale listing agents since 2016, leading The Pike Group with a data-driven approach to Halifax real estate and Nova Scotia real estate across Lower Sackville, Bedford, Dartmouth and the wider Halifax Regional Municipality.
Private showings of this Sampson Drive home are arranged directly through Sandra. Contact her to discuss the lower-suite configuration, the 2026 improvements, and how this property fits your investment or family plan.
Call or text 902-478-8711 | sandra@sandrapike.ca | thepikegroup.ca
Book a Private Showing — 902-478-8711Buyer Q&A
Is Lower Sackville a good place to live?
Lower Sackville is one of the most established family-oriented communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, with schools, parks, lakes, trails and a full retail corridor on Sackville Drive. Its central position gives 25–40 minute access to Bedford, Dartmouth and downtown Halifax, and an easy run to the Annapolis Valley in the other direction.
Does this Sampson Drive home have an in-law suite?
Yes. The walkout lower level is a self-contained suite with its own side entrance, second kitchen, family room, bedroom, full bathroom and laundry, and a door that closes the two levels off from one another. Two refrigerators and two stoves are included.
What was updated in 2026?
New roof, new oil tank, solid upstairs interior doors, new baseboards and trim, cushioned flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, new bathroom tile and light fixtures, restained hardware, and a full repaint of the upper level in neutral tones. The lower level was repainted around 2021.
What is the backyard like?
Large, level and fully fenced — a rectangle of open lawn sized comfortably for a pool, anchored by a mature tree. It is the kind of yard where children and pets can be let out the back door without concern, and it is visible in full from the kitchen window.
How long is the commute from Lower Sackville to downtown Halifax?
Typically 25–40 minutes by car depending on route and traffic, with Highway 102 and the Bedford Highway both available. Halifax Transit's Sackville Terminal park-and-ride is approximately 2.4 km from the home. Buyers should verify times against their own schedule.
What is the real estate like in Lower Sackville?
Lower Sackville is dominated by detached homes from the 1970s and 1980s on generous lots, with many split-entry and bungalow designs whose developed lower levels lend themselves to secondary suites. It remains one of the more accessible price points for detached Halifax real estate on the peninsula side of the harbour.
Is Lower Sackville a good area for investment or rental properties?
Many investors look at Lower Sackville for detached homes with secondary suites, given steady rental demand across the Halifax Regional Municipality and lot sizes that support two separate living areas. This home's two-unit configuration, separate entrance and new capital items are the attributes that typically draw that interest.
What amenities are near Sampson Drive?
Kinsmen Park and the Sackville Splash Pad, First Lake, Sackville Sports Stadium, Atlantic Superstore, Apartment 3 Espresso Bar, the Sackville Greenway, Sackville Public Library and Acadia Park are all within roughly 1–2 km. Sackville Drive covers day-to-day shopping and services about five minutes away.
What are the schools like around Lower Sackville?
An elementary school and a junior high are within walking distance of the home, with a senior high in the community, and English and early French immersion streams are available in Lower Sackville. Catchment boundaries change; buyers should confirm current assignments through the HRCE Home Address Lookup.
How competitive is the housing market in Lower Sackville?
Move-in-ready detached homes with income potential attract steady buyer interest in Lower Sackville, particularly when roof and oil tank have been recently replaced. Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic, can provide current Nova Scotia real estate data for the community on request.
How does Lower Sackville compare to Bedford or Dartmouth?
Lower Sackville generally offers larger lots and more accessible pricing than Bedford, with comparable access to Highway 102 and the Bedford Highway. Compared with Dartmouth, it trades harbour proximity for quicker access to the 101 and 102 corridors and to Nova Scotia's lake and trail country.
