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18080 Erie Shore Drive
Blenheim Chatham-Kent N0P 1A0

$299,900
Residential Freehold beds: 3 baths: 1.0

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
X12362460
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Attention handymen, investors, and waterfront lovers! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath rancher offers stunning, unobstructed views of Lake Erie and is ready for your personal touch. With a solid foundation and several key upgrades already completed including a new 200-amp electrical panel, roughed-in wiring (inspected), hot water tank owned, updated framing and insulation, a break wall (2017), a secondary retaining wall (2020), and a double concrete driveway this property is an incredible opportunity to create your dream waterfront retreat. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises and the peaceful sounds of the lake from your backyard. Whether you're looking for a renovation project, a vacation home, or an investment property, this location delivers. Just minutes from Erieau, Blenheim, Willow Ridge Golf Course, scenic walking trails, and world-class fishing in Rondeau Bay, you'll experience the best of Southern Ontario's long summers and vibrant outdoor lifestyle. With no short-term rental restrictions, this property also offers fantastic income potential through Airbnb and others. Don't miss this rare chance to own affordable waterfront in a sought-after areas schedule your viewing today!
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Bungalow
Total Approx Floor Area:
1100-1500
Lot Size:
<.50
Depth:
190'1½"
Frontage:
48'3"
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Direction Faces:
South
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
6
Zoning:
DD1
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Slab
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
None
Fireplace Features:
Family Room
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Alternative Power:
None
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
Private Double
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
4.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
Immediate
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$2,515 / 2024
Assessment:
$- / -
Chatham-Kent
Blenheim
Chatham-Kent
Beach, Campground, Golf, Lake Access, Lake/Pond, Waterfront
Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater Owned
Patio, Recreational Area, Seasonal Living
Unknown
Appliances, construction materials
Hardboard
47'7¼"
Not Applicable
Direct
Deep
Owned
Beach, Lake
Direct
Municipal Road
Lake Erie
Lake
Not Applicable
None
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Kitchen
26' × 17'7"
Combined w/Dining
Main
Family Room
15'5" × 12'7"
Main
Primary Bedroom
18'1" × 12'
Main
Bedroom
11'8½" × 10'6"
Main
Bedroom
11'3" × 9'10"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
-
11'8½" x 8'9½"
Utilities Cable:
Available
Utilities Telephone:
Available
Utilities Gas:
Yes
Utilities Hydro:
Yes
Utilities Water:
Yes
Sewers:
Yes
Sewage:
Municipal Available
Special Designation:
Unknown
Sewers:
Sewer
Air Conditioning:
Central Air
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Ensuite Laundry:
No
Laundry Level:
Main Level
Date Listed:
Aug 25, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Listed by RARE REAL ESTATE
Data was last updated September 7, 2025 at 02:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
66
Avg list price:
$576,750
Min list price:
$129,900
Max list price:
$2,299,900
Avg days on market:
58
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
495
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Chatham-Kent. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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