Greetings from 71 Richardson Avenue! Conveniently located in the heart of Sydney, this home is just a short walk to the Waterfront Boardwalk, Wentworth Park and the newly established NSCC and is just a short drive to schools, playgrounds, shopping and the Regional Hospital. The property is situated on a spacious corner lot and offers over 1900 square feet of living space. As you approach the home, you will be first greeted by a large front porch and its outdoor seating area. The main level features a brightly lit Family room as well as a large "eat-in" kitchen, with its picturesque window overlooking the backyard. The adjacent open-concept Living/Dining room is beautifully illuminated with natural light thanks to the abundant large windows. The main level also provides access to a charming studio apartment which has its own private entrance and additional 3-Piece bathroom. This suite could serve as either a "granny suite" or a rental unit. On the second level there is a spacious Primary bedroom, three additional bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom and laundry room. This property is ideally situated in a highly desirable neighbourhood and is just a short distance to all the amenities of Nova Scotia's second largest municipality.
Corner of School Street and Richardson Avenue
Listing Sub-Area:
201-Sydney
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
2 Storey
Exterior Finish:
Aluminium Siding, Vinyl
Year built:
1923
(Age: 103)
Age:
103
Bedrooms:
4
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
1,941 sq. ft.180 m2
Floor Area:
1,941 sq. ft.180 m2
Building Dimenions:
25x29+16x19+14x18+6x19
Prop Size:
Under 0.5 Acres
Lot Size:
6,778 sq. ft.630 m2
Zoning:
UR2
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Full, Undeveloped
Heating:
Fireplace, Hot Water, Radiator
Fuel:
Oil
Utilities:
Electricity, High Speed Internet
Garage:
None
Driveway:
Paved
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Foyer
8'11"2.72 m × 5'11"1.80 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
15'4"4.67 m × 11'10"3.61 m
Main Floor
Living Room
16'4"4.98 m × 13'5"4.09 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
13'8"4.17 m × 11'7"3.53 m
Main Floor
Family Room
16'8"5.08 m × 14'5"4.39 m
Main Floor
OTHER
15'4"4.67 m × 9'2.74 m
+11x9
2nd Level
Bedroom
11'9"3.58 m × 10'3.05 m
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom
16'8"5.08 m × 12'6"3.81 m
2nd Level
Laundry/Bath
12'10"3.91 m × 8'7"2.62 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
11'7"3.53 m × 11'4"3.45 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
9'11"3.02 m × 9'5"2.87 m
+6'10x4
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
2'11" x 5'2"
Main Floor
No
-
8'6" x 4'11"
Deck, Patio
None
Stove, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping
Data was last updated June 3, 2026 at 01:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
52
Avg list price:
$311,950
Min list price:
$124,900
Max list price:
$925,000
Avg days on market:
43
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
379
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$187.49
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
201-Sydney. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.