42 MacRae Ave Avenue
Sydney River
B1S 1M2
$639,000
Residential
beds: 5
baths: 4.0
2,547 sq. ft.
built: 2005
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 202616178
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Year Built:
- 2005
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Welcome to 42 MacRae Avenue, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering over 2,500 sq. ft. of finished living space in the heart of Sydney River. The versatile lower level functions as a second living unit, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income potential. The main level features a bright kitchen with a walk-in pantry, double wall oven, and dishwasher. The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet, while the main bathroom includes a double vanity, separate shower, and Jacuzzi tub. Recent updates include a new propane boiler, on-demand hot water system, upgraded 200-amp electrical service, and four heat pumps installed in 2026 for efficient year-round comfort. Enjoy your private backyard oasis featuring a heated 18' x 36' in-ground pool, a 24' x 14' wired pool house with running water and a half bathroom, a 28' x 20' wired detached garage, pool shed, woodshed, paved driveway, and a large fenced backyard perfect for children, pets, and entertaining. Located within walking distance of the Sydney River shopping district and the Sydney River Tennis Club, and just minutes from downtown Sydney, the new NSCC Waterfront Campus, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, the new Cancer Centre, and only 10 minutes to Cape Breton University and the new medical school. This exceptional property offers space, flexibility, and an unbeatable location.
- Take kings road, turn right on MacRae Ave, home is located on the right
- Listing Sub-Area:
- 202-Sydney River / Coxheath
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Residential Type:
- Single Family
- Residential Style:
- Detached
- Title To Land:
- Freehold
- Home Style:
- 2 Storey
- Exterior Finish:
- Vinyl
- Year built:
- 2005 (Age: 21)
- Age:
- 21
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 3
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 2
- Full Bathrooms:
- 3
- Half Bathrooms:
- 1
- Main Living Area:
- 1,642 sq. ft.
- Floor Area:
- 2,547 sq. ft.
- Building Dimenions:
- 32x34
- Prop Size:
- Under 0.5 Acres
- Lot Size:
- 11,962 sq. ft.
- Zoning:
- RUC
- Water Supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Municipal
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete
- Floor Finish:
- Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- New Constr.:
- No
- Basement:
- Fully Developed
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Heat Pump -Ductless, Hot Water, Ductless Cooling
- Fuel:
- Electric, Propane
- Utilities:
- Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone, Other
- Garage:
- Detached, Double, Wired
- Garage Description:
- 28x20 wired + water and sewer
- Parking Description:
- Paved parking
- Driveway:
- Paved
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 20'4" × 13'
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 13'7" × 12'4"
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 16'10¾" × 12'4"
- Main Floor
- Laundry/Bath
- 11' × 9'6"
- Main Floor
- Foyer
- 17' × 5'1"
- + 5x3.5
- 2nd Level
- Primary Bedroom
- 23'1¼" × 11'2"
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 16'10¾" × 12'7"
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 14' × 9'11"
- Basement
- Utility
- 13'5" × 10'6"
- Basement
- Bedroom
- 15' × 9'
- Basement
- Kitchen
- 11'8" × 10'
- Basement
- Living Room
- 21'10¾" × 15'10"
- Basement
- Bedroom
- 10'11" × 9'7"
- Basement
- Laundry/Bath
- 9' × 7'
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- 2nd Level
- No
- -
- 13'11" x 9'7"
- Inground Pool, Air Exchanger, Water Jet Tub, 1758
- Deck, Shed
- Appliances, BBQ, Pool Supplies, Pool Shed and Wood Shed.
- Propane Tank
- Glass Cooktop, Oven - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Golf Course, Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Ski Hill, Marina, Place of Worship, Beach
- Cleared, Landscaped, Fenced
- No
- Rental Income:
- Potential
- Possession Info:
- TBD
- Elementary School:
- Sydney River Elementary School
- Middle School:
- Malcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High School
- High School:
- Riverview High School
- French Imm Middle School:
- Malcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High School 7-9
- French Imm High School:
- Riverview Rural High School 10-12
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Welcome to 42 MacRae Ave -
Back deck over looking in ground pool
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In ground heated swimming pool
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In ground heated pool deck and pool house
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BBQ with direct propane hookup
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Open concept kitchen
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Kitchen Island
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Kitchen
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Dining room
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Living Room
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Main level bathroom and laundry
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Dining and living room area
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Stairs
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Bathroom
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Bathroom
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Huge primary bedroom with walk in closet
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Walk in closet
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2nd bedroom on upper floor
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3rd bedroom on upper floor
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Pool house with overhang
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Pool house with half bathroom
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Pool house
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Lower level kitchen
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Kitchen
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Lower level living area
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Bedroom 4 lower level
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Lower level office or living area
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Lower level kitchen
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Lower level full bathroom
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Fenced in yard perfect for pets
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Utility room on demand propane hot water
Listed by RE/MAX Park Place Inc.
Data was last updated July 3, 2026 at 09:20 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 36
- Avg list price:
- $449,450
- Min list price:
- $109,000
- Max list price:
- $1,595,000
- Avg days on market:
- 24
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 515
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $205.88
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
202-Sydney River / Coxheath. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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