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00 Rideau River Road
902 - Montague Twp Lanark K0G 1N0

$299,900
Residential Freehold beds: 0 baths: 0.0

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
X12287633
A rare opportunity to own approx. 17 acres of untouched WATERFRONT land on the Rideau River, just minutes from the charming and historical village of Merrickville. This spectacular parcel is entirely forested, offering a peaceful and private setting with ample shoreline along one of Ontarios most scenic and historic waterways. Mature hardwoods and evergreens blanket the land, creating a serene backdrop for your dream home, private retreat, or recreational getaway. Whether you envision paddling along the Rideau at sunrise, spending your days boating or fishing, or simply investing in a piece of natural paradise, this property offers endless possibilities. Enjoy the perfect balance of tranquility and convenienceonly a short drive to restaurants, shops, and galleries in Merrickville, and under an hour commute to Ottawa. Properties like this are exceptionally rare - don't miss your chance to make it yours. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, and building requirements with the Township of Montague to ensure the property suits their intended use.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Vacant Land
Lot Size:
10-24.99
Depth:
0'
Frontage:
1410'6"
Lot Shape:
Irregular
Direction Faces:
South
Bedrooms:
0
Bathrooms:
0.0
Kitchens:
0
Zoning:
RU and EP-A
Alternative Power:
None
Possession Details:
TBA
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$1,115 / 2025
Assessment:
$- / -
Montague
902 - Montague Twp
Lanark
River/Stream, Wooded/Treed, Waterfront
Conservation Regulations
River Front
Direct
Mixed
None
Trees/Woods, River, Water
Direct
Municipal Road, Public Road, Year Round Municipal Road
Rideau River
River
Not Applicable
None
Utilities Cable:
Available
Utilities Telephone:
Available
Utilities Gas:
No
Utilities Hydro:
Available
Utilities Water:
No
Sewers:
No
Special Designation:
Unknown
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Ensuite Laundry:
No
Date Listed:
Jul 16, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY
Data was last updated September 10, 2025 at 04:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
16
Avg list price:
$184,900
Min list price:
$119,000
Max list price:
$489,000
Avg days on market:
67
Min days on market:
6
Max days on market:
357
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 902 - Montague Twp. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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