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1063 Almost Lane
North Frontenac Frontenac K0H 1C0

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

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
X12257968
Looking for your perfect waterfront dream escape? Check out this beautiful waterfront lot with over 290 feet of clean shoreline on Malcolm Lake located just outside of Ardoch. This private 2.2 acre south facing lot offers stunning views and a pristine shoreline. The lot has a large cleared area perched above the lake, perfect for your dream plans or for enjoying those stunning starry summer nights. Newly build stairs lead down to your own private dock to enjoy the excellent swimming or jump in your boat and tour both Malcolm and Ardoch Lake. Malcolm lake sports good pickerel, pike and bass fishing. Public boat launch allows for easy access to the lake and Ardoch lake can be accessed under the road from Malcolm Lake . A 200 amp hydro service has been brought and installed on the property. Good cell service on the property. Lots of trails and outdoor activities to discover in the area. Located less than 1.5 hrs from Kingston and less than 2 hrs from Ottawa. Don't miss out on your opportunity to own a slice of heaven!!
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Vacant Land
Lot Size:
2-4.99
Depth:
359'2"
Frontage:
296'10½"
Lot Shape:
Irregular
Direction Faces:
North
Bedrooms:
0
Bathrooms:
0.0
Kitchens:
0
Fractional Ownership:
No
Assignment:
No
Alternative Power:
None
Possession Details:
Flexible
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$1,247.39 / 2024
Assessment:
$- / -
North Frontenac
Frontenac
Unknown
289'
Dock, Stairs to Waterfront
Direct
Clean, Deep, Rocky
Owned
South
Water, Lake
Direct
Private Road
Malcolm Lake
Lake
Not Applicable
Private
Utilities Cable:
No
Utilities Telephone:
No
Utilities Gas:
No
Utilities Hydro:
Yes
Utilities Water:
No
Sewers:
No
Special Designation:
Other, Unknown
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Date Listed:
Jul 03, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Listed by CENTURY 21 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD.
Data was last updated September 2, 2025 at 08:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
13
Avg list price:
$249,000
Min list price:
$119,900
Max list price:
$1,149,000
Avg days on market:
70
Min days on market:
28
Max days on market:
305
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in North Frontenac. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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