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Eastern Passage · Halifax Regional Municipality · Nova Scotia
Freshly Painted Semi-Detached Home on Jeep Crescent, Eastern Passage | Halifax Real Estate
Presented by Sandra Pike, REALTOR® — Team Leader, The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic · One of Halifax's top resale listing agents since 2016
Executive Overview
A move-in-ready, three-bedroom semi-detached split-entry home on Jeep Crescent in Eastern Passage, offering 1,280 square feet of total living area on a fenced, landscaped municipal lot. Freshly painted throughout and equipped with a heat pump and heat recovery ventilation, it represents accessible entry into Halifax real estate within a coastal community anchored by Fisherman's Cove and MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park, roughly 20 minutes from downtown Halifax. The profile suits first-time buyers, young families, and investors seeking a lower acquisition cost than the urban core without sacrificing schools, recreation, or commuter access.
Key Property Metrics
List Price
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Bedrooms / Baths
3 · 1 + ½
Three bedrooms, one full and one half bath
Total Living Area
1,280 sq ft
668 sq ft main level plus developed lower level
Lot Size
3,119 sq ft
Fenced and landscaped · municipal services
Year Built
c. 1999
Approximately 27 years old
Property Type
Semi-Detached
Two-level split entry · R-2 zoning
Property Highlights
The home has been freshly painted throughout, removing the most common first-year cost for a new owner and presenting cleanly from the first showing. The split-entry format places the main living level above grade with a fully developed lower level below — an efficient use of footprint that separates quiet and active zones without the cost premium of a larger footprint. Flooring is a practical mix of ceramic, laminate, and vinyl.
Mechanically, the property is well positioned for Nova Scotia's climate and energy costs. A heat pump paired with electric baseboard backup provides both heating and cooling, and a heat recovery ventilation system supports year-round air quality — features that matter to buyers underwriting long-term operating costs in Nova Scotia real estate. The exterior combines brick and vinyl on a poured concrete foundation with an asphalt shingle roof, and the lot is fully fenced and landscaped with a double paved driveway.
- Freshly painted throughout — move-in ready
- Heat pump with electric baseboard backup
- Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system
- Fully developed lower level
- Fenced and landscaped yard
- Double paved driveway (no garage)
- Municipal water and sewer
- Cable, telephone, and high-speed internet available
- Appliances included: refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher
- Rental income noted as a potential by the listing
Specifications at a Glance
| Construction & Systems | |
|---|---|
| Style | Semi-detached, two-level split entry |
| Foundation | Poured concrete |
| Exterior | Brick and vinyl |
| Roof | Asphalt shingle |
| Basement | Fully developed |
| Heating & Cooling | Heat pump and electric baseboard |
| Ventilation | HRV (heat recovery ventilation) |
| Fuel Supply | Electric |
| Water & Sewer | Municipal / municipal |
| Flooring | Ceramic, laminate, vinyl |
| Parking | Double paved driveway · no garage |
| Land Features | Landscaped, fenced |
| Zoning | R-2 · Eastern Passage/Cow Bay land use by-law area |
| Waterfront | No · no deeded water access |
| Waste Collection | Thursday |
Solar equipment note. The listing records solar equipment as rental equipment. Buyers should request the full contract terms, transfer conditions, and monthly obligation in writing, and confirm treatment through their lender and lawyer prior to any offer. Sandra Pike will obtain these documents on your behalf.
2026 assessment and taxation (public record, PVSC). Assessed value $395,500 CAD · annual tax estimate $4,485 CAD. Assessment and taxation figures are public data, are subject to change, and are not a representation of market value. Historical assessment for this property increased approximately 91% between 2022 and 2026.
Neighbourhood & Halifax Lifestyle
Living in Eastern Passage within the Halifax Regional Municipality means buying into a genuine seaside community rather than a conventional inland subdivision. The community sits at the entrance to Halifax Harbour and is defined by Fisherman's Cove, a restored 200-year-old fishing village with a boardwalk, shops, eateries, and Maritime crafts, and by the adjacent MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park, whose extensive boardwalk delivers coastal walking and views toward Halifax and McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park. Within the broader Nova Scotia real estate landscape, few communities this close to the urban core offer that combination of price accessibility and coastal identity.
Coastal Recreation
MacCormacks Beach boardwalk, harbour views, beachcombing, and evening walks minutes from the door.
Golf
Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club — a links-style course at the harbour entrance with ocean views throughout.
Community Recreation
Horizon Recreation Centre on Redoubt Way provides local programming without a drive to Dartmouth or Cole Harbour.
Everyday Amenities
Coffee, restaurants, local shops, and veterinary care along Main Road, with Fisherman's Cove nearby for dining and retail.
Access & Proximity
| Destination | Approximate Access |
|---|---|
| Fisherman's Cove & MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park | Within Eastern Passage — a short drive or walk depending on address |
| Downtown Halifax | Approx. 20 minutes by car per Fisherman's Cove promotion; typically 20–35 minutes in weekday traffic |
| 12 Wing Shearwater | Immediately adjacent to the community |
| Woodside Ferry Terminal | Short drive north — weekday service to downtown Halifax; no weekend or holiday service listed |
| Cole Harbour & Dartmouth (major retail, hospitals) | Short drive — primary destination for larger shopping trips |
| Halifax Transit | Route 6A/B/C serves Woodside, Eastern Passage, and Heritage Hills |
Distances and commute times are approximate and vary by exact civic address, time of day, traffic, and road conditions. Eastern Passage is a car-oriented community; most households will find a vehicle useful or necessary.
Schools
Schools serving the Eastern Passage area include Ocean View Elementary and Horizon Elementary (Primary to Grade 3), Seaside Elementary (Grades 4–5), Eastern Passage Education Centre (Grades 6–8), and Island View High School (Grades 9–12), with both English and French Immersion streams available in the area.
Verify before you rely on it. School assignment, program availability, French Immersion access, and transportation eligibility are determined by exact civic address and change over time. Confirm through the HRCE Home Address Lookup before making any decision based on school catchment.
Is This the Right Home for You?
This property is built for the buyer who wants ownership without overextension. First-time buyers gain a freshly painted, mechanically sound home with a modern heat pump and HRV on a fenced municipal lot — a substantially lower carrying profile than comparable stock in the Halifax peninsula or central Dartmouth. Young families gain proximity to Eastern Passage schools, the Horizon Recreation Centre, and the boardwalk at MacCormacks Beach.
For investors, the calculus is straightforward: acquisition cost below the urban core, a fully developed lower level, rental income noted as a potential by the listing, and tenant demand supported by 12 Wing Shearwater, Woodside, and Dartmouth employment. Any income use should be verified against R-2 zoning under the Eastern Passage/Cow Bay by-law and current HRM regulations before an offer is written. Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic can model the full carrying and yield picture against current Halifax real estate data.
Work With Sandra Pike
Listing Representation
Sandra Pike, REALTOR®
Team Leader · The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic · Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sandra Pike has been one of Halifax's top resale listing agents since 2016, leading The Pike Group with Royal LePage Atlantic across the Halifax Regional Municipality. Her practice is built on data-driven Halifax real estate insights — pricing strategy grounded in absorption, days-on-market, and comparable evidence rather than assumption. If you are evaluating this home on Jeep Crescent in Eastern Passage, Sandra will walk you through the numbers, the neighbourhood, and the conditions worth negotiating before you write.
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Buyer Questions & Answers
Is Eastern Passage NS a good place to live?
Eastern Passage is a strong fit for buyers who want a coastal residential community with local schools, recreation, and harbour scenery while staying connected to Dartmouth and Halifax. Fisherman's Cove and MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park give the community a genuine seaside identity that most suburban neighbourhoods lack, and Fisherman's Cove promotes its location as roughly 20 minutes from downtown Halifax. It appeals most to buyers who value outdoor space and a quieter pace over a fully urban lifestyle.
What is the real estate like in Eastern Passage?
Eastern Passage real estate is predominantly detached and semi-detached residential housing on serviced municipal lots, with a meaningful supply of 1990s and 2000s split-entry and two-storey homes. Entry pricing has historically sat below comparable Halifax and Dartmouth neighbourhoods, which is a principal reason first-time buyers and investors look here. The home on Jeep Crescent is representative of that stock — a semi-detached split entry offering 1,280 square feet on a 3,119 square foot municipal lot.
Who is Eastern Passage best suited for?
Eastern Passage suits families, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, downsizers who still want community feel, and households connected to 12 Wing Shearwater. Golfers, dog owners, and outdoor-oriented buyers are also well served by Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club, the MacCormacks Beach boardwalk, and the Horizon Recreation Centre on Redoubt Way. Buyers who require a walkable, car-free urban setting are generally better matched to peninsular Halifax.
How long is the commute from Eastern Passage to downtown Halifax?
Fisherman's Cove promotes its Eastern Passage location as approximately 20 minutes from downtown Halifax by car, with most weekday commutes falling in the 20 to 35 minute range depending on traffic and bridge conditions. Halifax Transit Route 6A/B/C serves Woodside, Eastern Passage, and Heritage Hills, and the Woodside Ferry connects to downtown Halifax on weekdays, with no Saturday, Sunday, or holiday service listed. Actual times vary by exact civic address and time of day.
What amenities does Eastern Passage offer?
Eastern Passage covers day-to-day needs locally with coffee, restaurants, shops, veterinary care, schools, and recreation, including a Tim Hortons on Main Road and the shops, eateries, and Maritime crafts at Fisherman's Cove. It is convenient for everyday living but is not a walk-everywhere neighbourhood. For larger shopping trips, broader dining, hospitals, and major employment nodes, most residents drive toward Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, Woodside, or Halifax.
What are the schools near Jeep Crescent in Eastern Passage?
Schools serving the Eastern Passage area include Ocean View Elementary and Horizon Elementary for the Primary to Grade 3 years, Seaside Elementary for Grades 4 and 5, Eastern Passage Education Centre for Grades 6 to 8, and Island View High School for Grades 9 to 12. Both English and French Immersion streams are available in the area. School assignment, program access, and transportation eligibility must always be verified by exact civic address through the HRCE Home Address Lookup.
How competitive is the housing market in Eastern Passage?
Entry-level and move-up housing in Eastern Passage has historically drawn steady buyer interest because pricing is generally more accessible than comparable Halifax and Dartmouth neighbourhoods. Well-presented, move-in-ready homes in this segment tend to attract attention quickly, and this property has been freshly painted throughout. Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic can provide current Halifax real estate absorption and days-on-market data specific to this pocket before you write an offer.
Is Eastern Passage a good area for investment or rental properties?
Investors have historically looked at Eastern Passage because acquisition costs are lower than in the urban core while tenant demand is supported by employment at 12 Wing Shearwater, Woodside, and Dartmouth. This property records rental income as a potential and includes a fully developed lower level. Any income use must be verified against R-2 zoning under the Eastern Passage/Cow Bay land use by-law and current HRM regulations. No return is promised or guaranteed.
What is a semi-detached split-entry home?
A semi-detached split-entry home shares one common wall with a neighbouring dwelling and places the front door on a landing between two half-levels, with the main living space above and a developed lower level below. The format delivers more usable square footage per dollar than a single-storey layout and separates quiet and active zones naturally. This home offers 668 square feet on the main level within 1,280 square feet of total living area.
Does this Eastern Passage home have ocean or beach access?
This property is not waterfront and does not include deeded water access. It sits within the Eastern Passage community, close to MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park and its boardwalk and to Fisherman's Cove at the entrance to Halifax Harbour, both of which are publicly accessible. For buyers, that is often the more efficient position — coastal lifestyle access without waterfront acquisition cost, insurance exposure, or shoreline maintenance.
How does Eastern Passage compare to Cole Harbour or Woodside?
Eastern Passage trades some convenience for coastal character. Cole Harbour offers denser retail and a broader amenity base, and Woodside sits closer to the bridges and the ferry terminal, while Eastern Passage offers harbour scenery, boardwalk access, and generally more accessible pricing within Nova Scotia real estate. Buyers who prioritize proximity to big-box retail often prefer Cole Harbour; buyers who prioritize seaside setting and value typically choose Eastern Passage.
