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Investment signal

$199,000

219 Rockdale Avenue

Beds

3

Baths

2.1

Sqft

Year

1935

Location

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About this home

Welcome to 219 Rockdale Ave. now offered at $199,000. Located in a well-established and highly convenient Sydney neighbourhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits perfectly between Cottage Road and George Street, placing you just minutes from parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. This home offers a warm and functional layout, starting with a bright mudroom entry that leads into two comfortable living spaces - ideal for everyday living or hosting family and friends. The kitchen has seen updates in recent years, along with improvements to wiring and plumbing, giving peace of mind while still leaving room to make it your own. From the kitchen, step out onto the back deck overlooking a generous fenced yard - a great space for kids, pets, gardening, or hosting a classic Cape Breton BBQ. The paved driveway and wired shed add practical value and convenience. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a full bath, along with an adjoining storage area that could potentially be incorporated into the smaller bedroom to increase usable living space. The main floor includes a second partial bathroom and a dedicated laundry area, adding to the homes everyday functionality. Whether you are looking for a place to call home, a project to personalize, or an investment property, this home offers solid potential in a location that continues to be in demand. Full listing details available on Realtor.ca MLS® Number: 202520397 (id:65958)

Subtype
Single Family
Structure
House
Community
Sydney
Common interest
Freehold
Living area
1,060 square feet
Lot size
0.1 acres
Lot dimensions
0.1033
Bedrooms
3 above grade, 0 below grade
Stories
1.5
On market
Aug 13, 2025
Status changed
Apr 16, 2026
Photos
26
MLS#
202520397
Area
SYDNEY

Features and systems

Parking

Paved Yard

Appliances

WasherRefrigeratorDishwasherStoveDryerMicrowave

Exterior

Aluminum siding

Flooring

LaminateOther

Foundation

Poured Concrete

Community

School Bus
Positive cash flow ~$883/mo at these assumptions

Cash on cash

26.63%

Cap rate

11.22%

GRM

6.9

Break-even rent

$1,470

Financing

Down payment$39,800
Loan amount$159,200
Mortgage$977/mo

Operating expenses (monthly)

Property tax(est. 0.55%/yr (AB avg))$91
Insurance$80
Maintenance$166
CapEx reserve$83
Vacancy loss$120

Estimates only. Actual cash flow depends on financing terms, condition reports, current market rents, property tax assessment, condo fees, and tenant quality. Defaults: 5% vacancy, 1%/yr maintenance, 0.5%/yr CapEx reserve, $80/mo insurance. Property tax estimated at 0.55%/yr where not provided. Talk to a mortgage broker before relying on these numbers.

Lifestyle nearby

Nearby school, halal, mosque, grocery, park, and transit layers are still being built for Sydney. The listing facts above are live; the neighborhood-intelligence layer needs POI coverage before it can score this address properly.

Mortgage estimate

Estimated $977/mo at 5.49% with 20% down, 25-yr amortization.Estimate only — actual payment varies by qualification + insurance.

Listing brokerage

Listing brokerage on file

Listing data via CREA DDF®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. Last updated Apr 16, 2026.

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