1 Lawrence Street, Amherst, (MLS® 202619074) REMAX NOVA
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1 Lawrence Street, Amherst

7506 sqft
$170,000 For Sale

Description

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 café, 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 Details

Address
1 Lawrence Street, Amherst, B4H 3G4

Status
ACTIVE
Listing Price
$170,000
MLS®
202619074
Type
n/a
Style
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Age
38
Square Footage (MLA)
7,506  ft2
Total Fin SqFt (TLA)
7,506  ft2
PID
25500992

Water
Municipal
Sewer
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Utilities
Municipal Water

Building Specifications

Foundation Type
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Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Finish
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Flooring
Concrete,Wood
RE/MAX Commercial

Garage & Parking

Garage
N
Details
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Sales History

Demographic Data

Demographic data is based on the dissemination area that contains the listing parcel . Dissemination Areas are small areas composed of one or more neighbouring dissemination blocks. All of Canada is divided into dissemination areas. Data source: Environics Analytics via ArcGIS Online, 2021

Population Size

440

Median Age

41.7

Avg Household Size

2.1

Avg House Income

$61K

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Tax Assessment

Year Amount % Change
2024 $91,200 ---
2023 $88,600 ---
2022 $77,700 ---
2021 $60,500 ---
2020 $32,400 ---
2019 $30,700 ---
2018 $30,700 ---

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Last Updated On: 7/30/2026 1:14:24 PM (UTC)