$650,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to your family's next chapter of lakeside memories. This charming seasonal cottage sits on a generous 50 x 141 lot directly on the water - offering endless opportunities to swim, paddleboard, float, BBQ, relax, and watch both sunrises and sunsets from your own backyard. Though this humble 2-storey cottage needs some TLC, the potential is undeniable. With plenty of room inside and out, it's a rare chance to invest in prime waterfront and make it your own. The main floor features a sprawling open-concept dining & living area complete with a classic wood-burning fireplace surrounded by lake-stone, plus a lake-facing sunroom and family room that invites natural light and stunning views. A full kitchen, servery, pantry, laundry area, and two 3-piece bathrooms add practicality and space for hosting family and friends. Upstairs, the cottage surprises with ample sleeping accommodations - space for up to 18 guests - and a 4-piece bathroom, perfect for large family gatherings or shared seasonal retreats. The front yard offers shaded areas for lawn games, parking, a storage shed and is set back from the road for added privacy. Enjoy beach days right in your backyard, then unwind around a campfire under the stars. Located just steps from Crystal Beach Waterfront Park with its playground, pavilion, boat launch, and popular summer events like food trucks and live music. You're also within walking distance to Crystal Beach's shops, restaurants, and beautiful sandy shoreline. Whether you're dreaming of a personal summer getaway or looking for a waterfront investment, this is your chance to secure a piece of Lake Erie paradise.
Sold data
Detached homes in Fort Erie (Crystal Beach) took a median of 37 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 18 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 75, across 160 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 64 days.
The median sale price was $549,450.
Homes sold for about 3.4% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 8% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 36% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 160 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Fort Erie (Crystal Beach) has 5 Fraser Institute–rated schools (4 elementary and 1 secondary), averaging 6.5/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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