What makes rural Pictou County a good place to buy property?

Rural Pictou County offers exceptional value — acreage, oceanfront, and heritage properties at prices well below Halifax and urban Nova Scotia — combined with easy access to the county's towns, a full regional hospital, and hundreds of kilometres of trails and coastline.

Is rural Pictou County a good place for families?

Very much so. The CCRCE school network serves rural communities throughout the county, the Pictou County Wellness Centre and YMCA provide family recreation, and the sense of community in rural areas is one of the strongest you'll find anywhere in Nova Scotia.

How far is rural Pictou County from Halifax?

Most rural Pictou County communities sit approximately 150 to 175 kilometres from Halifax — roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by highway. Halifax International Airport is approximately 75 minutes from New Glasgow, making rural county life very manageable for frequent travelers.

What types of properties are available in rural Pictou County?

The rural market offers genuine variety — oceanfront parcels, acreage lots, century farmhouses, log homes, timber-frame builds, and hobby farms — often at a fraction of what comparable properties cost in Halifax or cottage country further south.

What outdoor recreation is available in rural Pictou County?

The outdoor lifestyle here is exceptional. Melmerby Beach Provincial Park offers warm Northumberland Strait swimming, Roy Island Trail runs along the coastline, and the Trans Canada and Sunrise Trail networks provide hundreds of kilometres of hiking, cycling, and snowmobiling routes throughout the county.

Lot 25-2 J. W. McCulloch Road
108-Rural Pictou County Meiklefield B2H 5C8

$39,900
Vacant Land

Main Photo: Lot 25-2 J. W. McCulloch Road in Meiklefield: 108-Rural Pictou County Vacant Land for sale (Northern Region) : MLS®# 202613489

Photo 1: Lot 25-2 J. W. McCulloch Road in Meiklefield: 108-Rural Pictou County Vacant Land for sale (Northern Region) : MLS®# 202613489

Photo 2: Lot 25-2 J. W. McCulloch Road in Meiklefield: 108-Rural Pictou County Vacant Land for sale (Northern Region) : MLS®# 202613489

Photo 3: Lot 25-2 J. W. McCulloch Road in Meiklefield: 108-Rural Pictou County Vacant Land for sale (Northern Region) : MLS®# 202613489

Photo 4: Lot 25-2 J. W. McCulloch Road in Meiklefield: 108-Rural Pictou County Vacant Land for sale (Northern Region) : MLS®# 202613489

Photo 5: Lot 25-2 J. W. McCulloch Road in Meiklefield: 108-Rural Pictou County Vacant Land for sale (Northern Region) : MLS®# 202613489

Status:: Pending

Prop. Type:: Vacant Land

MLS® Num:: 202613489

If you've been looking for a spot to enjoy country living, look no further. This partially cleared 2.2-acre lot in Meiklefield has the groundwork already done for you. This property is ready for your plans, whether you're building a home, cottage, or simply investing in land. Offering privacy, open space, and excellent value, this is a great opportunity to own a piece of rural Nova Scotia.

Directions:

Travel S-347/ Sherbrooke Rd and turn onto Meiklefield Rd, keep right to J W McCulloch Rd, continue on road to destination.

General Info:

Listing Sub-Area:: 108-Rural Pictou County

Property Type:: Vacant Land

Land Type:: Vacant Lot(s)

Title To Land:: Freehold

Prop Size:: 1 to 2.99 Acres

Lot Size:: 2.22 acre(s)0.9 hectare(s)

Water Supply:: None

Sewer:: None

Additional Info:

Utilities:: None

Driveway:: Dirt

Land Features:

Partially Cleared, Year Round Road

Waterfront:

Other Details:

Betterment Charges:: Deed Transfer Tax

Possession Info:: Negotiable

Land Info:

Zoning:: Residential

Listing Info:

Listed Date:: Jun 04, 2026

Days on Mkt:: 20

Status:: Pending

Prop. Type:: Vacant Land

MLS® Num:: 202613489

Area Statistics

Listings on market:: 156

Avg list price:: $49,900

Min list price:: $17,999

Max list price:: $499,000

Avg days on market:: 81

Min days on market:: 2

Max days on market:: 1,297

These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 108-Rural Pictou County. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.