Sackville, Nova Scotia
Living in
Sackville
I live here, I sell here, and I've walked most of these streets with a buyer at some point. This site is everything I tell people about Sackville before they move, plus current Sackville MLS® listings on a map.
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- podcast episodes
- Since 2021
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Sackville, street by street
Schools, parks, commute, the kind of houses you'll find and the questions people actually ask me about each area.
Every neighbourhood, plus Beaver Bank and Lucasville · Why work with a Sackville REALTOR®
Found one you like? Come see it with me.
The map shows what's for sale in Lower, Middle and Upper Sackville, filtered by neighbourhood, price and bedrooms. When something catches your eye, book a showing and I'll meet you there with the comparable sales in hand.
Two guides I hand every client
I wrote these for Halifax and Sackville, not a generic market. Free, and they download as soon as you add your details.
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Chris Crowell's 10-Step Halifax Home Buyer's Guide
From pre-approval to closing day: financing, offers, conditions, inspections, closing costs and what happens after you get the keys.
Get the buyer guide - 02
Chris Crowell's Halifax Home Seller's Guide
How pricing, preparation, marketing and negotiation work when you sell in Sackville and across HRM.
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“He was incredibly knowledgeable, not just about the home itself, but also about the Lower Sackville area, which gave me so much confidence in my purchase.”
Ethan Price, Bought in Lower Sackville
“What is typically a highly stressful process, simultaneously selling our home and purchasing a new one, was made seamless thanks to his expertise.”
Shakir Ahmed
“When my partner and I were looking to purchase our first house to raise our daughter in, we reached out to Chris. From day one to close he was attentive, knowledgeable and available.”
Peter Smith
“He was very professional and knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour, which was needed during this transition from Ontario to Nova Scotia.”
Barbara Smith
5.0 ★ from 60 Google reviews, checked October 2026. More reviews
72 conversations with the people who make Halifax work
I host The Halifax Network Podcast. Inspectors, lenders, trades, founders. When you need someone for your move, there's a good chance I've already sat down with them.
A few people I've sat down with
- Michael MartinsAcetech Home Inspections
- Brent WhalenOsprey Home Inspections
- John VoSpicerVo Mortgages
- Ryan MacNeilKeystone Capital
- Paul ShirriffCommercial banker
- Eric MurphyHalifax Heat Pumps
- Jake AllemangGlobal Flood Protection
- Justin GrahamInfinity Fence Solutions
- Hector GonzalezNRG2 Property Maintenance
- ChelsieInner Balance Staging
- Stephanie LeRueKitchen and interior design
- Sara CunninghamScotia Stays
- Jeff MayhewSportwheels Sackville
- Bradley FarquharPurple Cow Internet
- Canberk BalHaligone
- Jen CampbellThe Halifax Club
- Brady PaulKPMG
- Ben BuckleyCanadian AI Lab
- Andrew KeyesPalm Tree Kitchen
- Joel JacquardFinesse Brand
- Vince LucenteAtlantic Sport Performance
- Peter SmithHalifax Hares
- Zach Churchill
- GoLocalQuoteEpisode 72
From the blog
Questions I get a lot
What is the difference between Lower, Middle and Upper Sackville?
They are three neighbouring communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Lower Sackville is the most built-up, with most streets developed in the 1970s and the shopping on Sackville Drive. Middle Sackville is the growing suburban middle, with subdivisions like Millwood, Springfield Lake, Berry Hills and Sunset Ridge. Upper Sackville is rural, with bigger lots and many homes on a well and septic. HRM set the official boundaries in 2013, which is why Millwood is now Middle Sackville.
Is Sackville a good place to live?
For a lot of people, yes. You get a real neighbourhood feel, schools and parks close to home, Sackville Drive for everyday shopping, and direct highway access to Bedford and Halifax. It suits families and anyone who wants more house and yard for their money than the peninsula. I live here, so I am biased, but I also tell people when another area fits them better.
How far is Sackville from downtown Halifax?
Lower Sackville is about 25 km from downtown Halifax, roughly a 20-minute drive outside rush hour using Highway 101 and 102. Middle and Upper Sackville add a few minutes depending on where you are.
What is the deed transfer tax in Sackville?
Sackville is in HRM, where the deed transfer tax is 1.5% of the purchase price. On a $450,000 home that is $6,750. Your lawyer pays it when the deed is registered.
Is there an extra tax for non-residents of Nova Scotia?
Yes. Nova Scotia charges a 10% non-resident deed transfer tax on the non-resident share of a residential property with three units or fewer. People who move to Nova Scotia can be exempt if they prove residency within the required time, currently 12 months for transfers on or after August 6, 2026.
Talk to Chris
Buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of the market. Call, text or book a time and you'll hear back from me directly.