54 Williams Point Road in Durham: Rural Scugog House for sale (Scugog) : MLS®# E12284909
Searching for cottages for sale in Ontario under $500 000? From Muskoka to Kawartha and beyond, Ontario has a variety of affordable getaway properties perfect for seasonal use, remote work, or rental income.
Your Lakeside Dream Starts Here: 40 Foot Waterfront Lot on Shores of Lake Scugog with Trent-Severn Access. This is the rare waterfront building lot you've been waiting for! Offering direct access to Lake Scugog, this property features an excellent hard shallow sand bottom, making it perfect for swimming, fishing, and all your favourite water activities. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and embrace the vibrant lake lifestyle year-round, from summer boating to winter ice fishing. Plus, with access to the Trent-Severn Waterway, your boating adventures can extend across Ontario's magnificent interconnected lakes and rivers! Zoned for a single-family or seasonal dwelling, this lot is ready for your own vision. It comes with a dug well on site (Status Unknown), plus hydro and natural gas at the road. Thinking of building? Build a custom home or cottage on the lot with the Buyer doing their own due diligence. Survey is available. Located just east of Port Perry, you'll benefit from the peace of country living while being just 15 minutes from downtown amenities of Port Perry and around an hours drive to Toronto an ideal commute for city professionals seeking a tranquil escape. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity just in time for boating season!
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Vacant Land
Lot Size:
<.50
Depth:
165'1"50.3 m
Frontage:
40'12.2 m
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Lot Details:
40.00 x 165.08 Feet
Direction Faces:
North
Bedrooms:
0
Bathrooms:
0.0
Water supply:
Well
Kitchens:
0
Rooms:
0
Zoning:
(Sr) Shoreline Residential.
Alternative Power:
None
Rural services:
Cable Available, Cell Services, Electricity On Road, Garbage Pickup, Natural Gas On Road, Recycling Pickup, Telephone Available
Possession Details:
Immediate
Pool:
None
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$1,440.12 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Scugog
Rural Scugog
Durham
Lake Access, Waterfront, Golf, Level, Park
Unknown
The items on the lot consist of an old dock and a round platform that was used for BBQs etc. These can stay or can be removed depending on the Buyer's preference. Anything on the lot is being included " As Is". The well on the property would need to be tested and evaluated before use as the current owner has never used it.
All personal property currently located on the vacant lot, including but not limited to boats, trailers, vehicles, and equipment is excluded from the sale.
Trent System, Waterfront-Deeded
Direct
Sandy, Shallow, Soft Bottom
Owned
North West
Direct, Unobstructive
Paved Road, Private Road, Year Round Municipal Road
Data was last updated July 16, 2025 at 01:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
12
Avg list price:
$559,450
Min list price:
$183,000
Max list price:
$1,900,000
Avg days on market:
47
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
635
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Scugog. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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Why Cottages Under $500K Are in High Demand Across Ontario
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FAQs – Cottages for Sale Ontario Under $500 000
1. Are cottages under $500K move-in ready or fixer-uppers? Many are seasonal and may require cosmetic updates, but move-in-ready options exist, especially outside major tourist zones.
2. Can I finance a cottage in this price range? Yes. Financing is available, though terms may differ for seasonal vs. year-round cottages. Talk to your lender for details.
3. Are there waterfront cottages for under $500,000? Yes, especially in less commercialized or northern regions, though they may be smaller or more rustic.
4. Can I rent out my cottage when I’m not using it? Many buyers turn their cottages into part-time income properties, especially during summer and long weekends.