$473,500
For sale: Detached

Welcome to Balsam Chutes! Just a short walk to the Chutes and the Muskoka River, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath detached home offers the perfect setting for swimming, fishing, outdoor adventures, and peaceful year-round living. Situated on a large, level 100' x 289' lot in one of Muskoka's most desirable communities, the property is ready to enjoy or offers an excellent opportunity to customize and make it your own. The main floor features a warm wood-burning stove and an open-concept living and dining area, creating a comfortable space for family gatherings and entertaining. The lower level offers a propane fireplace and flexible additional living space that could serve as a recreation room, home office, or combination of both. An oversized attached garage, provides plenty of storage and workspace for hobbies, recreational equipment, and projects. Outside, the expansive grounds offers plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, with a park-like setting ideal for BBQs, entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing and taking in the natural surroundings. Nearby trails, while privately owned, are open for resident use and offer opportunities for hiking, snowmobiling, and ATV adventures (see photos for posted signage).Enjoy an easy stroll to the Muskoka River or Balsam Chutes for a refreshing swim, fishing, or simply the peaceful sound of rushing water. This is a wonderful opportunity to create your own Muskoka retreat in a tranquil and sought-after community.
Sold data
Homes in Stephenson took a median of 40 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 20 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 71, across 65 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 58 days.
The median sale price was $629,900.
Homes sold for about 4.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 12% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 22% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 65 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.
Schools
Huntsville (Stephenson) has 5 Fraser Institute–rated schools (5 elementary), averaging 5.4/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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