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7599 Highway 207
31-Lawrencetown, Lake Echo, Port West Chezzetcook B0J 2L0

$675,000
Residential beds: 3 baths: 3.0 2,016 sq. ft. built: 1989

7599 Highway 207
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
202507620
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1989
This property has so much to offer. From the spacious 3 bedroom home, finished on 3 levels with secondary suite to the 26 x 30 garage with finished loft, to the terrific flat lot to the duck pond, chicken coop and separate out building for yard equipment. The property is zoned RE meaning you can operate a business. The location is fantastic too just minutes to the Superstore, pharmacy, flower store, Tim Hortons, local pub, schools & much more. The main level features a formal dining room & living room, an updated kitchen with breakfast bar, coffee station & pantry, it's open to the family room which features a woodburning fireplace & access to the rear deck, there's a main level powder rm as well as laundry/mud rm accessible by the side door/verandah. The front of the home sports a huge covered verandah, terrific to keep the rain off while you enjoy a cup of tea outside. The rear deck gets full sun for those sun worshippers. See feature sheet for many other features of this wonderful property.
#7 Highway take Exit 20, turn right, take first past Superstore, turn right again, you're Highway 207, house is on the corner of Highweay 207 and Les Collins.
Listing Sub-Area:
31-Lawrencetown, Lake Echo, Port
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
Cape Cod
Exterior Finish:
Vinyl
Year built:
1989 (Age: 36)
Age:
36
Bedrooms:
3
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
1,008 sq. ft.
Floor Area:
2,016 sq. ft.
Building Dimenions:
36 x 28
Prop Size:
0.5 to 0.99 Acres
Lot Size:
0.9 acre(s)
Zoning:
RE
Water Supply:
Dug
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Poured Concrete, Perimeter Wall
Floor Finish:
Ceramic, Hardwood
Roof:
Metal
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Full, Fully Developed, Walkout
Heating:
Baseboard, Fireplace, Heat Pump -Ductless
Fuel:
Electric, Wood
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
Detached, Double, Heated, Wired
Garage Description:
Detached with finished loft on top floor
Parking Description:
Multi car parking
Driveway:
Gravel, Multiple Driveways
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Foyer
14'2" × 3'7¼"
Main Floor
Living Room
14'8" × 13'10"
Main Floor
Dining Room
13'11" × 11'5"
Main Floor
Eat In Kitchen
14'2" × 9'
Main Floor
Family Room
19'4" × 12'
Main Floor
Laundry
9'8" × 5'10"
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom
19' × 13'
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'10" × 12'11"
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'11" × 10'2"
Basement
Kitchen
17'4" × 10'10"
Basement
Living Room
13' × 10'5"
Basement
Den/Office
11'1" × 9'10"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
5'5" x 5'5"
2nd Level
No
-
5'1" x 10'6"
Basement
No
-
5' x 7'
Secondary Suite, Wood Fireplace
Deck, Shed
2 fridges,2 stoves, dw, washer, dryer
None
Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Water Softener
Public Transit, School Bus Service, Shopping, Place of Worship
Cleared, Landscaped, Level, Year Round Road
No
Assessment:
450800.0
Assessment Year:
2025
Rental Income:
Potential
Betterment Charges:
Nil
Possession Info:
Mid July
Elementary School:
Porters Lake Elementary School
Middle School:
Eastern Shore Consolidated Schoo
High School:
Eastern Shore Consolidated Schoo
French Imm High School:
Eastern Shore District High Scho
Listed Date:
Days on Mkt:
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    7599 Highway 207
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    7599 Highway 207
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    Driveway leading to side stairs
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    Duck pond
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    Main level
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    Bedroom level
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    Basement
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    Entrance Foyer
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    Family room
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    Foyer and Family room
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    Kitchen
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    Kitchen
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    Kitchen
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    Kitchen
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    Dining Area
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    Sun Room
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    Laundry
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    Laundry mud room
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    Powder room
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    Bedroom
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    Primary bedroom
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    Primary bedroom
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    Family bathroom
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    Family bathroom
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    Bedroom
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    Bedroom
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    Bedroom
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    Bedroom
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    Reading nook
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    Exercise Room
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    Laundry
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    Laundry
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    Basement bedroom
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    Basement kitchen
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    Basement kitchen
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    Basement living room
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    Basement bathroom
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    Rear deck
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    Games room above the garage
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    Wrap around verandah
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    Wrap around verandah
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    Rear Yard
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    Rear of home
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    Home in summer
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    Driveway regraded
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    Home & Garage in Winter
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    Pretty gardens
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Listed by Century 21 Trident Realty Ltd.
Data was last updated April 19, 2025 at 01:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
48
Avg list price:
$689,000
Min list price:
$150,000
Max list price:
$1,999,999
Avg days on market:
30
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
298
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$333.87
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 31-Lawrencetown, Lake Echo, Port. Average values are derived using median calculations.

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