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5791 Harrington St
2-Halifax South Halifax Peninsula B3H 2Y1

$1,650,000
Residential beds: 10 baths: 5.0 4,012 sq. ft. built: 1935

Main Photo: 5791 Harrington St in Halifax Peninsula: 2-Halifax South Residential for sale (Halifax-Dartmouth)  : MLS®# 202623151
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
202623151
Bedrooms:
10
Bathrooms:
5
Year Built:
1935
An exceptional opportunity in Halifax's sought-after South End, immediately adjacent to Saint Mary's University. Offering approximately 4,012 sq. ft. of living space, 5791 Harrington Street/817 Tower Road is currently configured as a legal triplex but offers exciting potential for a purchaser seeking to restore and reconfigure this substantial property as an impressive single-family residence. The flexible multi-level layout provides generous room sizes and numerous possibilities for creating expansive living, dining, family and bedroom spaces while retaining income potential during future planning. Significant improvements completed since 2018 include extensive electrical upgrades with new meters and panels, fire separation, plumbing improvements, a newer natural-gas hot-water heating system, three bathrooms, two kitchens, approximately 80% replacement windows, new front concrete steps and rails, and additional upgrades. The 6,142 sq. ft. lot provides four parking spaces with access from Tower Road and a registered Harrington Street right-of-way. Located within walking distance of everyday amenities, universities, hospitals, transit and downtown Halifax, and just minutes from Point Pleasant Park. Property frontage/viewing access is from 817 Tower Road. Any proposed conversion or reconfiguration is subject to purchaser verification and all applicable approvals and requirements.
From Inglis Street, Right on Tower Road to 817 on the Left
Listing Sub-Area:
2-Halifax South
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
3 Storey
Property Known As / Body of Water:
Large Home with High End Potential
Exterior Finish:
Cementitious Board, Wood Shingles
Year built:
1935 (Age: 91)
Age:
91
Bedrooms:
10
Bedrooms Above Grade:
7
Bedrooms Below Grade:
3
Full Bathrooms:
4
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
2,817 sq. ft.
Floor Area:
4,012 sq. ft.
Building Dimenions:
40 x 34 x 25 x 23
Prop Size:
Under 0.5 Acres
Lot Size:
6,142 sq. ft.
Zoning:
ER-3
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Full, Partially Developed, Walkout
Heating:
Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator
Fuel:
Electric, Natural Gas
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas, Telephone
Garage:
None
Parking Description:
4-car paved parking - 2 spaces off Tower Road / 2 associated with access via registered Harrington Street right-of-way
Driveway:
Double, Multiple Driveways, Paved
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Foyer
5'7" × 4'
Main Floor
Living Room
15'6" × 14'10"
Main Floor
Kitchen
15'6" × 12'6"
Main Floor
Bedroom
12'4" × 12'2"
Main Floor
Bedroom
13' × 11'
Main Floor
Bedroom
13' × 12'
2nd Level
Kitchen
13' × 7'7"
2nd Level
Living Room
13' × 12'1"
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'2" × 11'1"
2nd Level
Bedroom
13' × 11'10"
2nd Level
Bedroom
14'6" × 12'
2nd Level
Bedroom
12' × 9'
3rd Level
OTHER
13'1" × 11'7"
3rd Level
OTHER
11'7" × 10'6"
Basement
Living Room
12'11" × 9'5"
Basement
Eat In Kitchen
15' × 9'6"
+ 8 x 6
Basement
Bedroom
11' × 10'11"
Basement
Bedroom
13'11" × 9'7"
Basement
Bedroom
15' × 7'7"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
8'7" x 6'
Main Floor
No
-
4'5" x 3'10"
2nd Level
No
-
11'2" x 5'
2nd Level
No
-
5' x 6'1"
Basement
No
-
4'7" x 10'
HRV (Heat Rcvry Ventln), Secondary Suite
Deck
3 refrigerators, 3 stoves, 1 coin-operated washer and 1 dryer
None
Range, Stove, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Other
Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Place of Worship
Cleared, Landscaped, Level, Partially Fenced
No
Income Producing Triplex, 2nd Address: 817 Tower Rd
Rental Income:
Yes
Possession Info:
Jan.4, 2027 or Later / Negotiable
Elementary School:
Inglis Street Elementary School
Middle School:
Gorsebrook Junior High School
High School:
Citadel High School
French Imm Elementary School:
Lemarchant - St Thomas Elementary School
French Imm Middle School:
Gorsebrook Junior High School
French Imm High School:
Citadel High School
Listed Date:
Days on Mkt:
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    Main Floor Kitchen
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    Main Floor Kitchen
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    Main Floor Kitchen
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    Main Floor Living/Dining Room
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    Main Floor Living Room
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    Main Floor Bedroom 1
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    Main Floor Bedroom 1
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    Main Floor Bedroom 2
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    Main Floor Bedroom 3
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    Main Floor Bath 1
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    Main Floor Bath 2
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    Main Floor Deck
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    2nd Floor Kitchen
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    2nd Floor Living Room
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    2nd Floor Bedroom 1
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    2nd Floor Bedroom 1
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    2nd Floor Bedroom 2
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    2nd Floor Bedroom 2
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    2nd Floor Bedroom 3
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    2nd Floor Bedroom 3
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    2nd Floor Bedroom 4
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    2nd Floor Bedroom 4
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    2nd Floor Bathroom 1
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    2nd Floor Bathroom 1
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    2nd Floor Bathroom 2
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    2nd Floor Bathroom 2
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    2nd Floor Hallway
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    3rd Floor Loft Bedroom
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    3rd Floor Loft Bedroom
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    2nd Floor Stairs
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    2nd Floor Entry
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    Lower Level Kitchen
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    Lower Level Kitchen
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    Lower Level Dining Space
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    Lower Level Bedroom 1
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    Lower Level Bedroom 1
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    Lower Level Bedroom 2
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    Lower Level Bedroom 3
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    Lower Level Entry
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    Lower Level Bathroom
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    Lower Level Bathroom
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    Lower Level Shower
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    Natural Gas Boiler
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    Coin Laundry
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    Tower Road View
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Data was last updated September 14, 2026 at 07:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
99
Avg list price:
$789,000
Min list price:
$279,000
Max list price:
$7,500,000
Avg days on market:
67
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
352
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$547.93
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 2-Halifax South. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
Angela Leaman