71 portland street is a well-maintained mixed-use heritage building in the heart of downtown dartmouth, offering 1900 sq. Ft. Of ground-floor commercial space currently vacant and ready for a new tenant or owner-occupier. The building has seen significant recent capital investment, including a new natural gas heating system installed in may 2025 ($25,000), two new exterior doors facing portland street added in march 2025 ($10,000), and a full roof replacement completed in 2019 ($25,000)reflecting a property that has been actively cared for and upgraded. The property sits within what will soon be hrm's new downtown dartmouth heritage conservation district, a forthcoming plan that is expected to permit additional storeys and parking lot infill on qualifying heritage buildings without the need for council approval or community engagement, a meaningful regulatory tailwind for future development. Beyond the renovation pathway, the site also sits within a larger land assembly corridor with demonstrated interest from neighbouring property owners and institutional stakeholders, with precedent-setting density already underway one block away at the post, a 26-storey residential tower currently under construction on the former post office site.
Dwelling Details
Commercial Space
Yes
Year Built (approx)
1926
Heating
Baseboard
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Foundation
Concrete,Stone
Basement
Partial
Exterior
Wood Shingles
Dimensions
45 X 50 - Jogs
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Flooring
Ceramic,Hardwood,Laminate
Rental Equip
None
Land Details
Migrated
Yes
Approx Num Acres
0
Title To Land
Freehold
Restrictive Covs
Yes
PID#
00108423
County
Halifax
Postal Code
B2Y 1H5
Directions
Corner Of King And Portland
Parking/Garage Details
Garage
No
Garage Details
Driveway
Paved
Parking Y/N
n/a
Parking Details
(Multiple Car Parking lot off Portland Street an)
RENTAL UNITS & APPLIANCES
Bach Units
0
1 Bedrm Units
0
2 Bedrm Units
1
3 Bedrm Units
1
4 Bedrm Units
0
Units Occupied
3
Stoves
2
Fridges
2
Dishwashers
0
Microwaves
0
Washers
0
Dryers
0
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Other Details
Original Price
$1,850,000 (since reduced $101,000)
Last Price Change
July, 13th, 2026
Inclusions
Exclusions
PCDSProperty Condition Disclosure Statement
Yes
Possession
Negotiable
Rent Control
No
MLS® Area
Halifax - Dartmouth: 10-Dartmouth Downtown to Burnsid