$589,000
For sale: Detached

Turnkey and ready to enjoy, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath Charleston Lake cottage offers 74 feet of waterfront, a sandy beach and gorgeous south views across Big Waters. Swim from your own shoreline, head out for a day of boating, gather around the waterside fire-pit or enjoy cooler days by the wood-burning insert (WETT Sept. 2026). Multiple decks provide plenty of space to relax and entertain, while conservation land at the rear adds privacy and a beautiful natural backdrop. An established rental history offers added flexibility. Charleston Lake spans an impressive 6,220 acres with 94 miles of shoreline, approximately 100 islands, three public boat launches and two marinas, offering endless opportunities to explore. Sand Bay County Park is approximately 1 km away, with an additional sandy beach, picnic area and trails. With excellent year-round private road access, this is a wonderful opportunity to make Charleston Lake part of your life.
Sold data
Detached homes in Athens took a median of 34 days to sell over the last 730 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 18 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 55, across 61 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 45 days.
The median sale price was $519,900.
Homes sold for about 1.7% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 18% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 21% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 61 recorded sales in the last 2 years — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Athens has 2 Fraser Institute–rated schools (1 elementary and 1 secondary).
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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