81 LAKESHORE DRIVE, South Dundas

$999,900

For sale: Detached

Detached at 81 LAKESHORE DRIVE, South Dundas
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Living area
2,500 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X12870366
Neighbourhood
701 - Morrisburg

THE CENTENNIAL COTTAGE at 81 Lakeshore Drive, Morrisburg is a rare Victorian-era brick residence completed in 1875 and offered for sale for the first time in 4 decades. Upon entering, your eyes are immediately drawn through elegant sight lines to the majestic St. Lawrence River. The centre hall showcases a magnificent, curved staircase rising to the second floor. Strategically placed windows flood the home with natural light and allow captivating river views. Rich in Victorian character, the home features generously proportioned rooms, impressive baseboards, and soaring ceilings accented with distinctive crown mouldings. The primary room ceiling heights on the main floor measure approximately 10.6 feet and 9.25 feet on the second level. Above each exterior window is a decorous cast iron relief of a young Queen Victoria, adding architectural charm and historical significance. The former maid's quarters on the on the east side have been thoughtfully converted into an attached garage. Two staircases provide access to the basement, which offers excellent ceiling height and large windows overlooking the river. The property extends to the water's edge and is not subject to an OPG licence. Ideally located within walking or cycling distance to shopping, banks, restaurants, parks, swimming beach, boat launch & dock, medical & detail clinics, golf, curling, arena, library and the renowned Upper Canada Playhouse, this home combines heritage elegance with everyday convenience. A virtual tour, additional interior photographs, aerial drone imagery, and detailed floor plans are available. Upgrades include 37 windows replaced between 2016-2019, garage door replace in 2018, two man doors replaced in 2018-2019, retaining wall and shoreline restoration completed in 2019, new gas furnace installed in 2021, roof shingles replaced & sewer lateral in 2022 & new eavestrough in 2026. Average monthly utility costs are approximately $254 for gas, $74 for hydro, and $97 for water and sewer.

Sold data

Detached homes in South Dundas — recent sold market

Detached homes in South Dundas took a median of 43 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 20 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 84, across 90 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 56 days.

The median sale price was $454,900.

Homes sold for about 3.4% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 9% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 32% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
43
Median sale price
$454,900
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Sold above asking
9%

Based on 90 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.

Currently for sale

Homes for sale near 81 LAKESHORE DRIVE