$387,500
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 490 Spruce Street in the highly sought-after year-round section of Maple Leaf Acres, one of Ontario's premier four-season recreational communities on beautiful Lake Belwood. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers affordable year-round living with exceptionally low carrying costs, including lot fees of just $371.21/month (2026) and property taxes of only $381.47 for the entire year (2025). The open-concept living, dining and kitchen area creates a bright, connected space that's ideal for entertaining or keeping an eye on children and grandchildren. The unique layout includes a side entrance leading directly to the den/flex space, making it ideal for a home office, hobby room, guest area, or multi-generational living arrangement. Designed for easy ownership, the home features durable metal siding and a lifetime metal roof, propane furnace, on-demand hot water system, reverse osmosis water filtration system, concrete driveway, and additional outdoor storage beneath the home as well as a large garden shed. The property is currently vacant, allowing for immediate possession and flexible showings. Life at Maple Leaf Acres feels like a permanent vacation. Residents enjoy access to an indoor saltwater pool and hot tub, outdoor swimming pool, recreation hall, seasonal restaurant, dog park, playgrounds, sports fields, walking trails, and community activities. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate direct access to Lake Belwood, including a private boat launch for fishing, boating, and endless summer enjoyment. Located just 10 km east of Fergus, the community offers convenient access to Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton and the GTA while maintaining a peaceful resort-style atmosphere. With low monthly fees and remarkably low annual taxes, this move-in-ready home offers an affordable opportunity to enjoy year-round living in one of Ontario's most desirable recreational communities. **Please note, some photos have been virtually staged**
Sold data
Homes in Rural Centre Wellington East took a median of 29 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 19 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 81, across 37 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 77 days.
The median sale price was $819,000.
Homes sold for about 4.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 16% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 41% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 37 recorded sales in the last 1 year — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
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