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1519 North Baptiste Lake Road
Herschel Ward Hastings K0L 2S0

$499,900
Residential Freehold beds: 0 baths: 0.0

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
X12127010
Welcome to 1519 North Baptiste Lake Road - a rare opportunity to own 1.07 acres of waterfront paradise! This level, maturely treed, and private lot offers endless potential. Build your dream cottage or use it as the ultimate campsite retreat as it is presently used for. With serene eastern exposure, enjoy peaceful sunrises as you sip your morning coffee by the water. Spend your days swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing and even snowmobiling in the winters right from your own shoreline. Whether you're planning a seasonal escape or a year-round getaway, this tranquil property is your blank canvas. Start building memories and your dream retreat today! Buyer is advised to do their own "Due Diligence" with regards to all aspects and facets of the subject property and the Buyer's intended use of it.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Vacant Land
Total Approx Floor Area:
< 700
Lot Size:
.50-1.99
Depth:
302'6"
Frontage:
151'
Lot Shape:
Irregular
Topography:
Flat
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
0
Bathrooms:
0.0
Water supply:
None
Kitchens:
0
Ensuite Laundry:
No
Zoning:
WR-H
Alternative Power:
None
Rural services:
Electricity On Road
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Assessment Year:
2024
Taxes:
$1,480 / 2024
Assessment:
$- / 2024
Hastings Highlands
Herschel Ward
Hastings
Level, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
Storage
Unknown
492'
Waterfront-Deeded
Direct
Soft Bottom, Sandy
Not Owned
East
Trees/Woods, Water
Direct
Year Round Municipal Road
Baptiste Lake
Lake
Bunkie
Private
Utilities Cable:
No
Utilities Telephone:
Available
Utilities Gas:
No
Utilities Hydro:
Available
Utilities Water:
No
Sewers:
No
Special Designation:
Unknown
Sewers:
None
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Date Listed:
May 06, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Data was last updated May 7, 2025 at 03:15 PM (UTC)
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