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1 Lawrence Street, Amherst Ns B4H 3G4, Amherst, NS B4H 3G4

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7,506 Sq Ft

An iconic piece of Amherst's history awaits its next chapter. Prominently positioned at 1 Lawrence Street, the former Amherst Jail is one of the town's most recognizable sandstone landmarks, offering exceptional character, architectural beauty, and outstanding redevelopment potential. Perfectly suited for adaptive reuse, this historic property offers endless possibilities for transformation into boutique apartments, loft-style residences, commercial space, a destination restaurant or caf, professional offices, galleries, or a mixed-use development. With its timeless sandstone construction, striking architecture, and rich history, it provides the ideal foundation for a one-of-a-kind redevelopment project. Located in the heart of Amherst, this landmark property presents a unique opportunity to preserve an important piece of the town's heritage while creating something truly exceptional for the future. Whether your vision is residential, commercial, or a combination of both, this is a property where history, creativity, and opportunity come together.

Listing By: Madison Neilly - RE/MAX Nova cnnsaor Realty.com
  • MLS® 202619074
  • Date Listed07/30/2026
  • Days on Realty 60 Days
  • Bedrooms -
  • Bathrooms
  • Lot Size 0.23 acres (10,054 sq. ft)
  • County Cumberland
  • Square Feet 7,506 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $21.3

Interior Features

  • Flooring Concrete, Wood
  • Heating Hot Water

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt
  • Lot Size Acres 0.23
  • Lot Size SQFT 10,053.65
  • Lot Features Under 0.5 Acres

Directions

HWY 104-EX IT 11 FOLLY LAKE/WENTWORTH-EXIT 104 W-EXIT 3-VICTORIA-LAWRENCE

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for B4H 3G4

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Amherst, NS area.

Walkability in NS / B4H 3G4

Source: Walk Score

79/100

Very Walkable

Walk Score ®

0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

61/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 14/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 24/100.

Points of Interest near 1 Lawrence Street, Amherst NS B4H 3G4, Amherst, NS B4H 3G4

Frequently Asked Questions for 1 Lawrence Street, Amherst NS B4H 3G4

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1 Lawrence Street, Amherst NS B4H 3G4, Amherst, NS B4H 3G4 in Amherst, NS B4H 3G4 is a other listed at $159,900. Highlights include 7,506 sq. ft., 0.23 acre lot, $21 per sq. ft.. Realty.ca has 47 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.

Realty.com has 47 photos of 1 Lawrence Street, Amherst NS B4H 3G4.

The full address for this home is 1 Lawrence Street, Amherst NS B4H 3G4, Amherst, NS B4H 3G4.

1 Lawrence Street, Amherst NS B4H 3G4 has been listed on Realty.com since Thu July 30, 2026

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 14/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 24/100.

Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Nova
Listing agent: Madison Neilly

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