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Pt LT 18 Con 11 Highway 26

Meaford Grey County N4L 1W5

$300,000

Residential Freehold beds: 0 baths: 0.0

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Residential Freehold

MLS® Num:

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Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home on over 7 acres of beautifully treed land, ideally located just outside the charming town of Meaford. This expansive vacant lot offers a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, and convenience, making it the perfect setting for your forever home, weekend retreat, or investment property. Nestled amidst mature hardwoods and evergreens, the property provides a serene, park-like atmosphere with plenty of space to explore, design, and build. Whether you envision a custom-built estate, a cozy cottage, or a modern country escape, this lot serves as the perfect blank canvas to bring your vision to life. Surrounded by unspoiled nature and rich wildlife, you'll enjoy peaceful mornings, star-filled skies, and the calming sounds of the forest - an ideal backdrop for a relaxed and restorative lifestyle. Conveniently located only minutes from the vibrant communities of Meaford, Owen Sound, and Collingwood, as well as the shores of Georgian Bay, you'll have quick access to everything you need - grocery stores, boutique shopping, healthcare, schools, restaurants, and year-round recreational activities including hiking, skiing, golf, and boating. This property perfectly blends the tranquility of rural living with the advantages of urban accessibility. Whether you're planning to build immediately or invest for the future, this is a rare chance to own a piece of Ontario's beautiful countryside.

General Info:

Property Type:

Residential Freehold

Property Sub Type:

Vacant Land

Total Approx Floor Area:

< 700

Lot Size:

5-9.99

Depth:

0'0 m

Frontage:

0'0 m

Lot Shape:

Irregular

Direction Faces:

South

Bedrooms:

0

Bathrooms:

0.0

Water supply:

None

Kitchens:

0

Zoning:

Residential

Additional Info:

Possession Details:

TBD

Financial Info:

HST Applicable To Sale Price:

In Addition To

Assessment:

$60,000

Assessment Year:

2025

Taxes:

$425 / 2025

Assessment:

$60,000.00 / 2025

Listing Area:

Meaford

Listing Sub-Area:

Meaford

County Or Parish:

Grey County

Interior Features:

None

Waterfront:

None

Other Details:

Utilities Cable:

No

Utilities Telephone:

No

Utilities Gas:

No

Utilities Hydro:

No

Utilities Water:

No

Sewers:

No

Special Designation:

Unknown

Sewers:

None

Central Vacuum:

No

Seller Property Info Statement:

No

Listing Info:

Date Listed:

May 23, 2025

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Data was last updated June 9, 2025 at 04:15 AM (UTC)

Area Statistics

Listings on market:

40

Avg list price:

$359,500

Min list price:

$150,000

Max list price:

$9,998,000

Avg days on market:

61

Min days on market:

7

Max days on market:

402

These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Meaford. Average values are derived using median calculations.

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Why Consider Waterfront Cottages for Sale in Ontario Under $300,000?

Ontario’s diverse regions—like Kawartha Lakes, Bruce Peninsula, and Northern Ontario—offer access to affordable waterfront properties with:

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2. Which regions in Ontario offer affordable cottages?
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