Dreaming of owning a serene getaway? With cottages for sale in Ontario under $500 000, you can enjoy lakeside living, weekend retreats, or investment opportunities without breaking the bank. From Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes to Parry Sound and beyond, there’s a cottage that fits your budget and lifestyle.
68 Driftwood Shores Road
Kawartha Lakes
K0M 2B0
$485,000
Residential Freehold
beds: 3
baths: 1.0
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential Freehold
- MLS® Num:
- X12204789
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
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- Under Contract:
- Propane Tank
- Property Type:
- Residential Freehold
- Property Sub Type:
- Detached
- Home Style:
- Bungalow
- Total Approx Floor Area:
- 700-1100
- Depth:
- 150'
- Frontage:
- 93'
- Direction Faces:
- South
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1.0
- Water supply:
- Well
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 3
- Kitchens Above Grade:
- 1
- Rooms Above Grade:
- 8
- Heating type:
- Other
- Heating Fuel:
- Propane
- Foundation:
- Unknown
- Roof:
- Metal
- Basement:
- None
- Fireplace/Stove:
- No
- Garage:
- None
- Garage Spaces:
- 0.0
- Other Structures:
- Garden Shed, Other
- Parking Spaces:
- 3
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 3.0
- Family Room:
- No
- Possession Details:
- Immediate
- Lot Irregularities:
- 97.17ft X 149.92ft X 116.3ft X148.28ft
- Pool:
- None
- Link:
- No
- HST Applicable To Sale Price:
- Not Subject to HST
- Assessment Year:
- 2024
- Taxes:
- $1,328.56 / 2025
- Assessment:
- $- / 2024
- Kawartha Lakes
- Kirkfield
- Kawartha Lakes
- Beach, Lake Access, Lake Backlot
- Water Treatment, Water Softener, Water Heater Owned
- Propane Tank
- Stacked Washer/Dryer, Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Coffee Bar/Hutch, Three Bar Stools, Three Stools, Couch and Futon in Living Room, Bunk Beds in Bdrm 2, UV Water Treatment/Softener, Garden Shed, Tool Shed, Car Shelter, All Existing Light Fixtures Ceiling Fans, Window Coverings & Blinds
- Wood
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main
- Kitchen
- 12'2½" × 7'
- Main
- Dining Room
- 12'2½" × 9'7"
- Main
- Living Room
- 12'2½" × 12'½"
- Main
- Bedroom
- 13'9" × 7'5"
- Main
- Bedroom 2
- 10'8" × 6'11½"
- Main
- Bedroom 3
- 10'8" × 6'11½"
- Main
- Foyer
- 6'1¼" × 5'3"
- Main
- Mud Room
- 9'5" × 8'5"
- Special Designation:
- Unknown
- Sewers:
- Septic
- Air Conditioning:
- Other
- Central Vacuum:
- No
- Seller Property Info Statement:
- No
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- Listings on market:
- 11
- Avg list price:
- $689,000
- Min list price:
- $485,000
- Max list price:
- $899,900
- Avg days on market:
- 18
- Min days on market:
- 2
- Max days on market:
- 87
- DARYL KING
- RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LIMITED
- 1 (905) 9075464
- homes@darylking.com
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2. Are cottages in this price range year-round or seasonal?
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3. Can I get waterfront access for under $500,000?
Yes, though most will be smaller properties or located on less-populated lakes or rivers.
4. Is financing a cottage similar to buying a house?
Cottage financing is available but may require different terms depending on seasonal vs. year-round use.
5. Are these good for short-term rentals?
Absolutely. Many buyers purchase affordable cottages in Ontario for Airbnb or VRBO investment potential.