1257 PAINT LAKE ROAD, Lake of Bays (Ridout)

$475,000

For sale: Detached

Detached at 1257 PAINT LAKE ROAD, Lake of Bays (Ridout)
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Living area
699 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13776622
Neighbourhood
Ridout

Muskoka cottage with private dock and Lake of Bays access. Exceptional value in a sought-afterlocation. Welcome to 1257 Paint Lake Road . An increasingly rare opportunity to own an affordable cottage with real waterfront use on one of Muskoka's most desirable lake systems. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is ready to enjoy immediately, offering a warm, inviting interior with a WETT-certified wood-burning fireplace and a bright sunroom for added living and sleeping space. Set back from the road with a forested backdrop, it delivers privacy and a relaxed cottage feel. Your 58 feet of deeded shoreline just across the road features a clean, sandy-bottom entry and private dock, ideal for swimming, boating, and long summer days on the water. Paint Lake offers direct boating access into Lake of Bays, unlocking extended exploration, waterfront destinations, and full-day adventures. With year-round access on a municipally maintained paved road, plus a drilled well, septic system, and detached garage for storage, this property is both practical and easy to enjoy from day one. In a market where many options are water-access only, vacant land, or priced significantly higher, this property stands out as a smart entry into Muskoka ownership with immediate use and long-term upside. The lot also offers strong potential to expand or build a larger custom two-storey cottage, whether for personal use or as an investment rental, while still enjoying the existing structure today. Opportunities like this are limited. Secure your place in Muskoka paradise now and start making the most of the seasons ahead. If you're looking for a summer retreat, a family gathering place where cherished memories are made, or a property with future upside, this is your opportunity to step into Muskoka cottage living today, with the flexibility to grow into something more.

Sold data

Detached homes in Lake of Bays (Ridout) — recent sold market

Detached homes in Lake of Bays (Ridout) took a median of 39 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 14 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 77, across 31 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 68 days.

The median sale price was $895,000.

Homes sold for about 4.5% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 10% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 19% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
39
Median sale price
$895,000
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Sold above asking
10%

Based on 31 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.

Currently for sale

Homes for sale near 1257 PAINT LAKE ROAD