2486 Howe Island Drive
Frontenac Islands, ON
- 4 bed
- 4 bath
- approx. 3000-3500 sqft
- Detached
- 126 days on market
Perched above the St. Lawrence River on Howe Island, this is not simply a waterfront home, it is a deliberate retreat from the expected. With 8 kilometres of uninterrupted river stretching toward New York, the south-facing exposure draws in light from first sunrise to final glow, casting a constant sense of calm throughout the home. The architecture is quietly commanding. A trimless, minimalist interior unfolds over polished concrete floors, where every line is intentional and every finish chosen for both permanence and restraint. At its centre, a full-height, two-tone walnut kitchen functions as both anchor and gathering place, equally suited to intimate moments and effortless entertaining. A 16-foot expanse of glass opens entirely to a covered terrace, dissolving the boundary between interior and landscape. Here, the river is not a view, it becomes part of how the home is experienced. Built entirely with ICF construction and set on bedrock, the home offers a level of integrity rarely seen. European tilt-and-turn, triple-pane windows create an atmosphere of near-total quiet, while radiant in-floor heating and a Mitsubishi Zuba system ensure comfort without compromise. The experience is completed in the details: a cedar sauna, a Spartherm wood-burning fireplace, both elemental, both grounding. A home defined not by excess, but by intention, crafted for those who understand that true luxury is found in space, silence, and the freedom to slow down.
Listing Details
- Taxes (2026)
- $7,960
- Listed
- May 8, 2026
Price History
Property
- Style
- Bungalow
- Construction
- Hardboard
- Roof
- Metal, Shingles
- Foundation
- Concrete, Insulated Concrete Form
- Interior
- Water Softener, Water Treatment, Water Heater Owned, Upgraded Insulation, Storage, Sauna, In-Law Capability, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Guest Accommodations, Generator - Partial, Countertop Range, Carpet Free, Built-In Oven, Bar Fridge, Air Exchanger
- Lot Size
- 153 x 504.35 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Covered Spaces
- 4
- Total Parking
- 10
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic
- Heat Source
- Electric
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Howe Island Dr and Base Line Rd
- Parcel Number
- 363090107
- Possession
- Flexible
- Occupancy
- Owner
Included
- Inclusions
- KitchenAid Built In Refrigerator, Samsung Dishwasher, Samsung Built/In Oven and Microwave, Hoodfan, LG Washer and Dryer
Waterfront
- Water Body
- St. Lawrence River
- Shoreline
- Rocky, Clean
- Docking
- None
Community
Postal area K7G
- Population
- 8,740
- Private dwellings
- 4,305
- Median age
- 54.4
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $77,500
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Residential Freehold in Frontenac Islands · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $450,000
- Homes sold
- 37
- Median days on market
- 52
- Sale-to-list price
- 91.1%
Based on 37 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Frontenac Islands over the last 12 months.
Rooms
2-piece on Main, 5-piece on Main, 4-piece on Main, 3-piece on Main
Main
- Bathroom6'3" x 4'1"
- Bathroom8'4" x 9'11"
- Bathroom7'2" x 16'5"
- Bathroom10'10" x 9'2"
- Bedroom 210'10" x 11'10"
- Bedroom 312'9" x 13'3"
- Bedroom 412'4" x 12'9"
- Dining Room7'3" x 22'4"
- Foyer12'3" x 11'3"
- Furnace Room17'3" x 13'6"
- Kitchen
- Laundry7'2" x 7'10"
- Living Room16'9" x 22'4"
- Other
- Other10'10" x 5'6"
- Other6' x 7'8"
- Pantry8'5" x 5'5"
- Primary Bedroom16'2" x 19'3"
Listed by
MARILYN WILSON DREAM PROPERTIES INC.
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$440,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$10,808
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Mortgage: $10,808/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $663/mo · Insurance: $550/mo
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