490 Brookside Road
40-Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margaret's Bay
Brookside
B3T 1T4
$899,999
Residential
beds: 3
baths: 3.0
2,308 sq. ft.
built: 2012
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 202524097
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Year Built:
- 2012
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Completed in 2012, this 2,308 sq. ft. lakeside home offers timeless design and modern efficiency. With 223 ft. of lake frontage and 80 ft. of brook frontage, enjoy a sandy private beach perfect for swimming and kayaking. Main level features a living room with a stone propane fireplace, vaulted designer kitchen with in-floor heating and Soapstone & Corian counters. Primary suite includes a Juliette balcony with lake views and spa-inspired ensuite with soaker tub. Lower level offers a family room overlooking the water, 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchenette, and walkout—ideal guest space. Features include 2 heat pumps (2023), in-floor hot water heating, generator and ICF foundation. Outside: 500 sq. ft. of wraparound decking, screened-in porch with gazebo ceiling, double garage (2025), garden shed, fenced yard, and landscaped grounds. Minutes to Prospect Community Centre, Martin’s Kitchen, Indian Lake Golf Course and 15 minutes to Bayers Lake.
- Prospect Road to Brookside Road
- Listing Sub-Area:
- 40-Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margaret's Bay
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Residential Type:
- Single Family
- Residential Style:
- Detached
- Title To Land:
- Freehold
- Home Style:
- Bungalow
- Property Known As / Body of Water:
- McGrath Lake
- Exterior Finish:
- Wood Siding
- Year built:
- 2012 (Age: 13)
- Age:
- 13
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 2
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 1
- Full Bathrooms:
- 2
- Half Bathrooms:
- 1
- Main Living Area:
- 1,748 sq. ft.162 m2
- Floor Area:
- 2,308 sq. ft.214 m2
- Building Dimenions:
- 47 X 28
- Prop Size:
- 1 to 2.99 Acres
- Lot Size:
- 1.05 acre(s)0.43 hectare(s)
- Zoning:
- RA-1
- Water Supply:
- Drilled Well
- Sewer:
- Septic
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete, Insulated Concrete
- Floor Finish:
- Engineered Hardwood, Porcelain, Tile
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- New Constr.:
- No
- Basement:
- Fully Developed, Walkout
- Heating:
- Fireplace, Heat Pump -Ductless, Hot Water, In Floor
- Fuel:
- Electric, Propane
- Utilities:
- Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
- Garage:
- Detached, Double, Wired
- Garage Description:
- Double detached and wired
- Parking Description:
- Driveway
- Driveway:
- Paved
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Foyer
- 13'5"4.08 m × 9'1"2.77 m
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 13'6"4.11 m × 10'5"3.17 m
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 18'1¼"5.52 m × 11'10"3.60 m
- Main Floor
- Primary Bedroom
- 13'2"4.02 m × 13'1"4.00 m
- Main Floor
- Laundry
- 4'10"1.46 m × 3'7¼"1.10 m
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 13'6"4.11 m × 12'3.66 m
- Lower Level
- Utility
- 9'6"2.90 m × 4'2"1.28 m
- Lower Level
- Utility
- 6'10"2.07 m × 2'10".85 m
- Lower Level
- Bedroom
- 17'8"5.39 m × 9'10"2.99 m
- Lower Level
- OTHER
- 10'2"3.11 m × 8'2.44 m
- Lower Level
- Family Room
- 18'1"5.52 m × 11'8"3.57 m
- Lower Level
- Bedroom
- 12'7"3.84 m × 11'7"3.54 m
- Lower Level
- Storage
- 15'2"4.63 m × 5'7"1.71 m
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- -
- 7' x 3'2"
- Main Floor
- Yes
- 2
- 5'5" x 10'7"
- Lower Level
- No
- -
- 5'6" x 6'2"
- Balcony, Air Exchanger, Ensuite Bath, Propane Fireplace
- Deck, Shed
- None
- Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
- Golf Course, Park, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Beach
- Hardwood Bush, Landscaped, Fenced, Stream/Pond, Year Round Road
- Lake
- Yes
- 223'68 m
- Access: Lake, View: Lake
- Rental Income:
- Potential
- Possession Info:
- Negotiable
- Escape Clause:
- 24 Hours
- Elementary School:
- Prospect Road Elementary School
- Middle School:
- Brookside Junior High School
- High School:
- Halifax West High School
- French Imm Middle School:
- Brookside Junior High School
- French Imm High School:
- Halifax West High School
- Listed Date:
- Sep 23, 2025
- Days on Mkt:
- 10
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490 Brookside Rd
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223 ft. lake frontage
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McGrath Lake
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Classic black iron fencing
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Built in 2012
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Cozy window seat
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Powder room
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Doors to screen porch
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Designer kitchen
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In-floor heating
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Corian & Soapstone
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Vaulted Ceilings
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Vaulted Ceiling
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13x13 Fall Escape
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9 ft. ceilings
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So much light!
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Propane Fireplace
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Expansive water views
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Primary
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Soaker tub
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Bright room with Balcony
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Juliette balcony
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Lakeside Seating View
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ICF Foundation
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Perfect for guests!
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Kitchenette
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In-floor heating
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Walkout with view!
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1 of 3 Bedrooms
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Family-room
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Lower-Level Retreat
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1 of 3 bedrooms
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Twin Coastal Retreat
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3 baths
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Wrap Around Deck
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500 Sq. Ft. deck
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Gazebo-Style Room
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Morning coffee?
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Expansive Gated Retreat
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Dog-friendly Haven
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Stone Path to Serenity
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Rare sandy beach
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Excellent for swimming
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Kayaker's dream!
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Generac generator
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80 ft. of brook frontage
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Built in 2025
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NEW double garage
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Cape Cod siding
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Beautifully landscaped
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Data was last updated October 3, 2025 at 07:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 160
- Avg list price:
- $719,950
- Min list price:
- $249,900
- Max list price:
- $3,999,000
- Avg days on market:
- 50
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 714
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $324.4
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
40-Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margaret's Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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