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0 DOWNING Lane
542 - Greater Madawaska Renfrew K0J 1H0

$199,900
Residential Freehold beds: 0 baths: 0.0

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
X12363345
Welcome to the Lot where you can build your dream home or cottage in a wonderful area! Elevated lot offers wonderful views of the Madawaska River! Pick your own apples, raspberries and plums! Access this lot from both Calabogie Road and Downing Lane. Hydro and Bell highspeed available at both lot lines. The property is located close to hiking trails, downhill ski hills & cross-country skiing, golf, beaches, speedway, waterways, great local restaurants, & recreation trails. Experience everything this amazing lot & year round community has to offer!
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Vacant Land
Home Style:
Unknown
Lot Size:
2-4.99
Depth:
560'¼"
Frontage:
263'7"
Direction Faces:
North
Bedrooms:
0
Bathrooms:
0.0
Water supply:
None
Kitchens:
0
Kitchens in Basement:
0
Kitchens Above Grade:
0
Rooms Above Grade:
0
Rooms Below Grade:
0
Zoning:
rural residential
Heating type:
Unknown
Heating Fuel:
Unknown
Roof:
Unknown
Basement:
Unknown
Garage:
Unknown
Parking Features:
Unknown
Total Parking Spaces:
0.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
flexible
Lot Irregularities:
1
Pool:
None
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Taxes:
$288 / 2025
Assessment:
$- / -
Greater Madawaska
542 - Greater Madawaska
Renfrew
Golf, Park, Sloping
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
None
River
Year Round Municipal Road
Utilities Cable:
No
Utilities Telephone:
Available
Utilities Gas:
No
Utilities Hydro:
No
Utilities Water:
No
Sewers:
No
Special Designation:
Unknown
Sewers:
Other
Air Conditioning:
Unknown
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Ensuite Laundry:
No
Date Listed:
Aug 25, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Listed by INNOVATION REALTY LTD.
Data was last updated September 20, 2025 at 06:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
31
Avg list price:
$199,900
Min list price:
$109,900
Max list price:
$1,899,000
Avg days on market:
101
Min days on market:
10
Max days on market:
331
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 542 - Greater Madawaska. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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Ontario’s diverse regions—like Kawartha Lakes, Bruce Peninsula, and Northern Ontario—offer access to affordable waterfront properties with:

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